Does Living Near a Costco Boost Your Home Value? It Depends on Where You Live

Few brands have the kind of legendary devotion that Costco has cultivated over the past few decades. Shoppers love the bulk deals, the store’s Kirkland Signature products, and the cheap hot dogs—which is why any given Costco parking lot is likely to look like a zoo whenever you visit, especially in

Where Does Jenna Ortega Live? Inside the ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Low-Key California Property Portfolio

"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood's most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, the 23-year-old has kept a relatively low profile. Ortega, who is back at work on the third season of the hit Netflix series, has been linked to just a handful of residences o

NIL era brings new wealth — and new buyers — to college housing markets

Experts share best practices for helping student-athletes navigate new wealth and homebuying

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.95% Rate, the Highest of the Year

Mortgage rates climbed to a near 18-month high this week as the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan jumped 19 basis points to 6.95% for the week ending Sept. 17, moving up from 6.76% the previous week to reach its highest level since January 2025, according to Freddie Mac. Driven upward by spi