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‘I’m Renovating a 120-Year-Old Abandoned General Store Into the Homestead of My Dreams’

‘I’m Renovating a 120-Year-Old Abandoned General Store Into the Homestead of My Dreams’

Emma Shaye, 32, purchased the property in the fall of 2024 for $23,000 following the loss of her mother to Multiple System Atrophy.

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What Will Become of Florida’s Infamous ‘Holdout House’?

What Will Become of Florida’s Infamous ‘Holdout House’?

The last single-family house standing on a Tampa Bay peninsula was sold in late 2025 to a mystery buyer for $3 milllion.

Realtor.com · August 1, 2026
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NYC Family Snaps Up $47 Million St. Regis-Branded Penthouse in Miami’s ‘Manhattan of the South’

NYC Family Snaps Up $47 Million St. Regis-Branded Penthouse in Miami’s ‘Manhattan of the South’

The wealthy New Yorkers will be joining billionaire Ken Griffin in South Florida's booming luxury real estate market.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff—Nearly 6 Months After She Was Taken From Her Home

Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff—Nearly 6 Months After She Was Taken From Her Home

Officials in Arizona released two ransom notes in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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$215K Foreclosure Listing Warns Buyers: Occupant Included, No Showings

$215K Foreclosure Listing Warns Buyers: Occupant Included, No Showings

A viral Colorado foreclosure listed for $215,000 comes with a catch: Buyer must take the home sight-unseen, with the occupant included.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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Joe Rogan Earns $82 Million From Austin Home Studio as 2026’s Top Podcaster

Joe Rogan Earns $82 Million From Austin Home Studio as 2026’s Top Podcaster

“The Joe Rogan Experience” paid the former comedian an estimated $82 million between June 2025 and June 2026.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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‘I Bought a 9,000-Square-Foot Barn in the Middle of Nowhere That Makes Me $320,000 a Year’

‘I Bought a 9,000-Square-Foot Barn in the Middle of Nowhere That Makes Me $320,000 a Year’

It started as a dream to make a "viral" house reminiscent of his childhood. It turned into a booming business.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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New Colorado River Plan Could Spell Water Cutbacks for Arizona, California, and Nevada

New Colorado River Plan Could Spell Water Cutbacks for Arizona, California, and Nevada

A new federal plan mandates up to 40% Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada, sparking sharp pushback from leaders.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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2,500+ Florida Condos Show Structural Damage, Just 5 Evacuated, State Report Finds

2,500+ Florida Condos Show Structural Damage, Just 5 Evacuated, State Report Finds

A state report reveals that "milestone" inspections flagged over 2,500 Florida condos and co-ops for severe structural deterioration.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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Forget Avocado Toast: Gen Z Is Taking on a New Kind of Debt—and It Could Lock Them Out of Homeownership

Forget Avocado Toast: Gen Z Is Taking on a New Kind of Debt—and It Could Lock Them Out of Homeownership

New research shows Gen Z is taking on “shadow debt” by covering group expenses for friends. Here’s how it can make buying a home harder.

Realtor.com · July 31, 2026
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