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Idaho Is the 7th Worst State to Find a Starter Home
The American dream of homeownership often begins with a starter home—a manageable property that allows young adults and families to establish roots, build equity, and lay the groundwork for financial security. This initial step on the property...

Australia’s top property investment experts revealed
Australia’s top property investment experts have been revealed at the 2025 PIPA Awards for Excellence. Property Investment Professionals of Australia chair Nicola McDougall said the awards recognised those who went above and beyond in the industry...

Affidavit: Man stabbed estranged wife, her friend, himself at Battle Ground home
A Vancouver man is facing two counts of aggravated murder in the Tuesday morning stabbing deaths of his estranged wife and a man who lived with her in Battle Ground. Prosecutors filed the charges against Evaristo “Junior” Vela on Wednesday in...

Erin Napier’s 'Home Town Takeover' Reveals Who Really Pays for Those Renovations — and Why It Matters
It looks like a dream come true ... entire small towns transformed with stunning makeovers, all courtesy of HGTV’s hit spin-off, Home Town Takeover. But behind every fresh coat of paint and revitalized main street is a serious question: who’s...

St. Louis sheriff buying new take-home SUV, despite budget woes
ST. LOUIS — The new city sheriff, besieged by controversy and budget problems, is once again drawing scrutiny over his office’s purchases. This time it’s a new SUV. Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, whose predecessor drove a 2018 Chevrolet Impala, is...

Buyers are winning big in BlockDAG while Solaxy hits $43M and BTC bull raises $6.7M
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solaxy’s $45 million presale, BTC Bull’s giveaways, and BDAG’s Buyer Battles make waves in crypto....

Queensland property market continues to thrive ahead of the 2032 Olympics
With the state recording over 60 per cent of growth since March 2020, the Queensland property market has proven its strengths with more capital gain to come as the 2032 Olympic Games approach.A new report by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...

Trump hosts Germany's Merz at White House to discuss Ukraine and tariffs
President Donald Trump hosted Germany's new leader Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Thursday, to discuss Ukraine and defence spending, as well as tariffs. Mr Merz, whose visit is partially aimed at convincing the US to continue...

Car riders steal goats tied outside house
LAHORE: Unidentified car riders stole three goats worth approximately Rs650,000 from outside a residence in the Chung area. The goats were tied outside the home of local resident Basit. Then thieves arrived in the car, loaded the animals and fled....

Buyers from 'The Pale' flock to sunspot Ballycotton as village marks first €1m+ house sale
IS Dublin, and Leinster, doing to East Cork’s Ballycotton what American buyers are doing to Kinsale, driving prices up a gear, or several? Recent and just agreed sales would indicate an unqualified ‘yes.’ 5 Atlantic Terrace is new to market with...

Berwick: LaManna & Sons co-founder Brandon La Manna lists epic six-bedroom house
LaManna & Sons co-founder Brandon La Manna is selling 18 Caravelle Court, Berwick. He started the business along with his brother Jordan and father Greg (pictured). Inset picture: Supplied. Supermarket bigwig Brandon La Manna is hoping his...

Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
FILE-A "New Listing" sign outside a home in Napa, California, on May 6, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Home sellers are facing challenges finding buyers amid constant changes in the housing market. The scarcity of home buyers...

“Come Home to Kentucky”: Steve Zahn films ad campaign for VisitLEX
Steve Zahn may have been born in Minnesota, but for the past 20 years, he’s lived on a horse farm outside of Lexington, which makes him an honorary Kentuckian. The actor loves the Bluegrass State so much that he’s worked with VisitLEX on a few...

How North Dakota Measures up Among Best States to Find a Starter Home
The American dream of homeownership often begins with a starter home—a manageable property that allows young adults and families to establish roots, build equity, and lay the groundwork for financial security. This initial step on the property...

House Tax and Spending Bill Continues Income Tax Carveout for Credit Unions
The House taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. and spending bill, now headed to the...

Iowa Is the 12th Best State to Find a Starter Home
The American dream of homeownership often begins with a starter home—a manageable property that allows young adults and families to establish roots, build equity, and lay the groundwork for financial security. This initial step on the property...

Does a Finished Cellar Include Worth to Your Home?
A finished cellar can look like an ace up one’s sleeve– the added square video that offers you a visitor collection, a home gym, or that relaxing movie location you have actually constantly desired. Yet prior to you get the paint instances and...

5 Things to Never Do When Buying a House, According to Real Estate Agents
Whether it’s your first property or your dream home (or one in the same), buying a house can be intimidating. With all the paperwork, open houses, and financial logistics, it’s easy to make a misstep. We tapped experienced real estate agents to...

CBRE Arranges $90M Sale of Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Downtown Phoenix
22PHOENIX — CBRE has negotiated the sale of a three-property multifamily portfolio in downtown Phoenix. Regent Properties acquired the portfolio from Baron Properties for $90 million. The portfolio includes the 104-unit Linear at 295 E. Roosevelt...

Why Amarillo Is One of the Best Places to Buy a Starter Home
Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones. It's the place you'll begin building the rest of your life. Whether that means starting a family or working on the foundation of your personal empire, it's an important choice. When it...