Photo illustration by Realtor.com; Photo: Getty ImagesGone are the days of going from furniture store to furniture store to sit on, scrutinize, and (ultimately) buy a sofa. Now, with online shopping, you can browse thousands of sofas from hundreds of retailers and purchase your perfect piece of furniture with the press of a button. Online shopping ...

Photo illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2)When you’re flicking through an endless succession of listing photos for pricey homes, the leap from touring open houses to opening your very own front door can seem impossible. Yet millions of homes are sold every year, so there’s got to be a way to get to the closing table. And it turns o...

Getty ImagesRenting an apartment isn’t as easy as waltzing in and saying “I’ll take it!”—particularly in today’s competitive rental market. With many prospective tenants to choose from, landlords can be picky, and they will prioritize applicants with a track record of paying off debts and respecting their neighbors and community. So how exactly do ...

Getty Images / Realtor.comTalk about a quick turnaround! British-born actress Thandiwe Newton, best known for her work on HBO’s “Westworld,” has quickly sold her rustic Topanga, CA, home in the heart of the Santa Monica mountains. She owned it for just four months. Purchased in September 2022 for $2,625,000, the home quickly reentered the market fo...

Courtesy of Benjamin MooreSpring is the quintessential time for cleaning and sprucing up your space. For many homeowners, that ritual includes refreshing tired walls with new paint. But choosing a paint color you won’t regret can be tricky. You might be torn between two (or five!) shades. Or maybe you’re just looking for something a bit out of the ...