If you think homeownership is expensive, just try raising a family. It can cost well over $300,000 to raise a child to age 18, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. “Raising a family has become significantly more expensive in recent years as the cost of living has risen quickly,” says WalletHub analyst Chip
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The new year has ushered in freezing temperatures for much of the nation, but to the chagrin of prospective first-time homebuyers, mortgage rates are only getting hotter. [Mortgage rates](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-january-9-2025/) are quickly approaching 7% again, after rising each of the first two weeks in January. Nationally, it means the household income now required to afford the
Married [HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/fixer-to-fabulous-stars-share-their-winning-edge-rock-the-block/)are known for tackling some truly shocking home renovations in their hit show, “[Fixer to Fabulous](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/fixer-to-fabulous-house-in-bella-vista-arkansas-is-on-the-market/)“—all while keeping wide smiles on their faces. But there is one very controversial house feature that crops up in the latest season of their show that has the couple’s claws out: the
During the CES 2025 in [Las Vegas](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Las-Vegas_NV), several new gadgets for making your home a “smart” one debuted to an abundance of fanfare. In fact, upgrading [appliances](https://www.realtor.com/guides/kitchen-remodeling-steps/a-primer-on-kitchen-appliances/) to “AI” models was a dominant topic during the conference. Several brands showcased new models featuring the emerging technology, including electronics powerhouses Samsung and Hisense. Samsung Electronics presented
[Tarek El Moussa](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/tarek-and-heather-el-moussa-three-houses-for-sale/) and [wife ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/heather-tarek-el-moussa-flipping-toxic-house/)[Heather Rae El Moussa](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/heather-tarek-el-moussa-flipping-toxic-house/) have proven that the stress surrounding a home renovation can rock even the strongest of couples, after the pair got into an emotional on-air fight during the latest episode of their HGTV series, “[The Flipping El Moussas](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/exclusive-tarek-el-moussa-opens-up-about-his-different-life-different-wife-different-market/).” The awkward spat between the duo broke out while
Courtney and Matthew Weil were extremely excited to start moving into their 138-year-old Italianate Victorian house whose fun rehab reels have gone viral on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@living_in_history?lang=en). But the timing couldn’t have been worse. The historic house they’ve been lovingly and expensively fixing up since buying it in 2022 is “exceptionally close” to one of the [largest
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The historically destructive [Los Angeles](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Los-Angeles_CA) wildfires have multiplied, and many are still not contained. As of Jan. 9, the fires have killed “at least five people, put tens of thousands under mandatory evacuation orders, and burned more than 27,000 acres, equivalent to nearly 20,000 football fields,” according to the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/09/us/california-fires-los-angeles). The multiple [wildfires](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/why-californias-devastating-wildfires-will-push-home-prices-even-higher/)