Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘House of Dynamite’ Brings Nuclear Danger but Homeowners Have Already Been Digging In. What’s the ROI on Backyard Bunkers?

Kitchen in an underground bunker with windows to painted backyard scenes. Credit: Rooted Elements Media 

Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie, “A House of Dynamite,” lands on Netflix this weekend with a bang. In her latest, the Oscar-winning director behind “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty” takes on the unthinkable: a nuclear strike on American soil.  But for many, that premise no longer feels like fiction, and fears of potential nuclear … Read more

Ronald Reagan’s FDIC Chairman Lists Spectacular Gulf-Front Sarasota Mansion for $26 Million

This private, Lido Shores mansion in Sarasota, FL is on the market for $26 million.

A staggering Gulf-front estate that was built for banking legend and former FDIC Chairman Bill Isaac has hit the market in Sarasota, FL, for the very first time with a sky-high asking price of $26 million. Isaac, who served during the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan administrations and is credited with guiding the nation through … Read more

Dollar General Heir Buyer of $22M Gulf Stream Estate

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Jay Turner, a developer and scion of the Dollar General family with ties to Vanderbilt University, is revealed as the buyer of the oceanfront Vanderbilt estate in Gulf Stream known as “Miradero.” Records show Turner’s Commodore Gulfstream LLC dropped $21.6 million on the compound at 1443 North Ocean Boulevard. The seller is the Ganger family’s … Read more

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Fans Go Into a Frenzy Over Rumors Couple Is Planning To Wed at Iconic Gilded Age Mansion

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are said to have been making some significant progress on their wedding plans—with the latest reports suggesting that they have not only set a date for the big day, but have also landed on an incredibly iconic venue for their nuptials. Rumors first began circulating on social media that Swift … Read more

HGTV Star Heather El Moussa Reveals She and Tarek Are in Couples Therapy: ‘I Think People Are Shocked’

Tarek and Heather El Moussa

“Selling Sunset” alum Heather El Moussa has confessed that she and husband Tarek El Moussa are going through “couples therapy,” insisting that the process has only served to strengthen their marriage. The 38-year-old reality TV tycoon lifted the lid on how she and Tarek, 44, are using therapy to add depth to their romance, hitting … Read more

Jenna Bush Hager’s Sister Barbara Reveals Dream of Dying at Same Time as Her ‘Twin Flame’—as She Opens Up About Texas Childhood

Jenna Bush Hager’s Sister Barbara Reveals Dream of Dying at Same Time as Her ‘Twin Flame’—as She Opens Up About Texas Childhood

Barbara Bush has admitted that she wants to die at the “same time” as her twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, because of their “otherworldly” connection. The twin siblings, 43, were featured in Deborah Roberts‘ new book, “Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds.” In the book, the sisters reflected on their childhood and how … Read more

American Cities Where Home Values Have Changed the Most Over the Last 50 Years

American Cities Where Home Values Have Changed the Most Over the Last 50 Years

Since 1975, the U.S. has undergone sweeping changes in every aspect of life, from politics to technology and fashion (remember bell-bottom jeans ?)—and the housing market has been no exception.  A Realtor.com® analysis of 50 years of housing data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) found that, perhaps unsurprisingly, home values have risen across … Read more

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year as Fed Eyes Possible Rate Cut

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year as Fed Eyes Possible Rate Cut

Mortgage rates dipped yet again. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.19%, its lowest level in more than a year. That’s a meaningful drop, and it comes as markets fully price in another possible Federal Reserve rate cut after it meets next week. While this gives buyers some breathing room, it’s worth noting … Read more