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Musk's most ruinous business deal after lending $7 million to a couple to buy a house
Back in 2013, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk purchased a prestigious mansion in Los Angeles with deep personal significance. Not only was the property located in the upscale Bel Air neighborhood, but it had also once belonged to one of Musk’s...
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E-Reader Buying Guide: What to Know
E-readers allow you to carry thousands of books in a single, transportable device. If you're interested in buying a new e-reader, there are styles, specs, and feature sets you should know about. Here's what to look for in an e-reader. Screen Type...

The 10 Best Nordstrom Anniversary Home Deals for Summertime Hosting in Style
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Your gaze might be fixed on Prime Day home deals right now, but turn your attention away...

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s NYC home just sold for more than 40% above ask — after an intense bidding war
A one-bedroom Manhattan co-op once belonging to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward has sold for more than 40% above its asking price. The Fifth Avenue pad listed for $9.95 million in early December for the first time in four decades. An intense...

All the Kids Essentials I'm Buying on Prime Day
A lot of people use Prime Day (which is happening now!) to invest in pricy tech or furniture. Not me. As a mom of a 4-year-old and a 10-month-old, I rely heavily on Amazon to keep my house running smoothly (I won't lie, there's nothing smooth...

Livvy Dunne called too ‘sparkly’ for NYC neighborhood as locals question why co-op blocked her from buying Babe Ruth pad
She may have played gymnastics with the truth. Former LSU gymnast and influencer Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s viral sob story about being rejected by an Upper West Side co-op board stretches many details, neighbors and building insiders claimed. Other...

Solano Chronicles: Investors sought for historic house
Editor’s note: Brendan Riley’s Solano Chronicles column appears every other Sunday in the print edition of the Vallejo Times-Herald. Vallejo officials have issued a request for proposals that could preserve the city’s historic but deteriorating...

Record-high rents and bidding wars leave NYC house hunters scrambling for shelter this summer
Daniela Mora, a stand-up comedian and content creator, found nothing to laugh about when she began her hunt for a one-bedroom rental in Manhattan this year. In order to find a new lease by June 1, Mora’s May consisted of scouring StreetEasy at all...

The Mill and the gloss that transformed this €2.25m Nohoval home and barn
SECOND time around, better again and with a second house added is the still-unique, rare gift property offer — this 19th-century former flour mill, in a wooded glade, with access to a private cove, all steeped in Irish and maritime lore. Round...

Real Estate Report: Ocala’s home prices hold steady in June
OCALA, FL. (352 Today) As the summer real estate season heats up, the latest June 2025 market data from Realtor.com shows that Ocala’s housing market remains consistent, with prices holding steady and inventory levels starting to rise. While the...

Sena Development backs government tax deduction policy for solar-powered homes, boosting value for buyers
Sena’s 13-year experience with Zero-Energy Homes aligns with new tax incentives offering up to 200,000 baht deduction, while clean energy innovations and green loans make sustainable living more accessible. BANGKOK, Thailand – Property developer...

You May Not Be Able To Afford a Home in 2030 Here's Why
Buying a home in the United States, including in the Yakima Valley, is becoming more difficult each year as property prices continue to rise. PRICES ON THE RISE According to Cory Bemis, owner of Yakima's John L. Scott Real Estate, the average home...

Readers’ Choice Prime Day Deals 2025: Here’s What WH Readers Are Actually Buying
There are less than two days left of Prime Day, and these are the top products that WH readers are actually buying. Data from the first two days of the shopping event show that our readers are purchasing laser hair removal devices, AirPods, and...

Police: $355,000 worth of Bath & Body Works merchandise found in Glendale home, couple indicted
The Glendale couple are accused of buying and selling stolen merchandise. A delivery driver has also been arrested for allegedly diverting goods from retailers. GLENDALE, Ariz. — A husband and wife from Glendale are facing felony charges for...

These unexpected costs could derail your plan to buy a home
Open this photo in gallery:Forty-two per cent of homebuyers faced an unexpected expense in 2025, up from 36 per cent last year, according to a consumer mortgage survey released in May.J Studios/iStockPhoto / Getty Images If you’re planning to buy...

Discerning buyers claiming their slice of Richmond’s exclusive, connected lifestyle
Luxury retirement communities are popping up in trendy inner-city suburbs across Melbourne, with Kennedy Place leading the way in catering to the growing number of retirees looking to stay in the city they love. In Richmond, just three kilometres...

The colourful secret to warming your home this winter
Redecorate your space with Resene’s most fashionable seasonal shades, and pile on the texture. When all the leaves are brown and the sky is grey, your best asset is a home that wraps you in a warm embrace in the form of cocooning colours,...

How New York Dems Lit $100 Million On Fire Buying Lights
Taxpayers in New York shelled out over $100 million under former Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo for bridge lights that ultimately sat in storage before being auctioned off for pennies on the dollar. At least $108 million was spent on Cuomo’s “Harbor...
How to finance a Tesla: In-house and third-party options
Tesla offers in-house financing in several states, along with the option for borrowers to secure their own loan through an outside lender. The Tesla financing process requires borrowers to arrange for funds ahead of vehicle delivery. The most...

Starmer's Sandbanks exodus: Experts warn properties Britain's most sought-after postcode are becoming unsellable - as Labour's tax bombs drive buyers abroad to Dubai and the Mediterranean
The great Sandbanks gold rush might be over - with properties failing to sell and developers shutting up shop after local authorities were given the power to double council tax on second homes. Known as a bubble for the ultra-rich for its...