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Man Spends 3 Years Turning Abandoned Cabin Into an Off-Grid Paradise—Complete With Secret Underground Bunker

A man who spent three years turning a remote and abandoned cabin into an ultramodern off-grid oasis that boasts a [secret underground bunker](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/demand-for-bunkers-and-safe-rooms-amid-presidential-election-wars-natural-disasters/) has now opened up about the fascinating project in a jaw-dropping [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UI3jCPFdUI). Architect and craftsman [Cawa Onbuti](https://www.youtube.com/@DashingAxe), from Belarus, discovered a crumbling homestead in the woods—and decided to transform the property

‘I Bought a Fire-Gutted Home for $7,500 in an Investors’ Hot Spot and Made $100,000 Profit’

By Kiri Blakeley Dec 22, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share A Detroit flipper bought an abandoned single-family home that was gutted by fire for $7,500 and turned it into a “dream home.” The once-bankrupt city has become a hot spot for investors , with homes selling for as little as $1,000. Hunter Chattler

Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home. And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of Santa

Dramatic Concrete-and-Glass Santa Monica Masterpiece Designed by Famed Architect Ray Kappe Lists for $4 Million

A jaw-dropping home constructed of concrete, steel, and glass—and complete with an incredible architectural pedigree—has hit the market in Santa Monica, CA , for just under $4 million. Completed in 1980, the imposing property was designed by renowned architect Ray Kappe and has not been available to buy since 1993, when it last changed hands

December 20, 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update

December 20, 2024 - The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)[video](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-20-2024/)gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. - For the week ending December 20, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps what the latest[Realtor.com Rental report](https://www.realtor.com/research/november-2024-rent/)tells us about

Property Mogul Grant Cardone Launches ‘First Ever’ Bitcoin Real Estate Fund on Florida’s Space Coast

[Property mogul Grant Cardone](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/grant-cardone-selling-two-mansions-california-florida/) is following in the footsteps of [Elon Musk](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/elon-musk-record-net-worth-billion-home/) and [Jeff Bezos](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jeff-bezos-expands-holdings-on-indian-creek-island-florida/) by turning his attention to [Florida’s Space Coast](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Brevard-County_FL), where he has just launched the “first ever” bitcoin real estate fund, which will see him taking millions of dollars in property sales and investing it in cryptocurrency. Cardone, 66, claims that

Weekly Housing Market Update: Scales Tip in Favor of Sellers as Existing-Home Sales Rise

More homebuyers are finally coming off the sidelines, tipping the housing market in favor of sellers. This week, [existing-home sales ticked up](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/existing-home-sales-november-nar/) to a six-month-high pace of 4.15 million, increasing about 4.8% from October. The November sales figure, which excludes new construction, represented a 6.1% jump from one year ago. It’s the largest year-over-year gain

Mortgage Calculator: This Is How Much You Need To Buy a $416,880 Home With a 6.72% Rate

Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan rose to [6.72%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-14/) this week, up from [6.6%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-12/) last week. The median listing price fell by 1.2% compared with last year. (Median home prices hit [$416,880](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-market-november/) in November.) What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical home

Supreme Court Justices Involved In ‘Ethical Crisis,’ Senate Democrats Say

Topline The Supreme Court has become weighed down by an “ethical crisis” as justices have failed to disclose gifts and identify conflicts of interest in cases they rule on, according to a report released Saturday by the Democrat-led Senate Judiciary Committee, following a wave of criticism in recent years as reports revealed alleged misconduct. Key

Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Back To $100,00 On Huge $20 Trillion Price Prediction

12/21 update below. This post was originally published on December 20 Bitcoin has fallen sharply, dropping along with stock markets after the Federal Reserve warned inflation remained sticky and BlackRock spooked the market . Unlock over $3,000 in NFT, web3 and crypto perks — Apply now! The bitcoin price has plummeted toward $90,000 per bitcoin