Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images (2)It’s baby boomers versus millennials in the housing market’s own version of “The Hunger Games.” And in today’s cutthroat environment, where there is a severe shortage of homes for sale and cash reigns supreme, boomers are winning the war, hands down. The percentage of millennial and first-t...

Getty ImagesIn today’s high-priced, unpredictable housing market, selecting the right mortgage is a make-or-break moment. Choose right, and you could save many thousands of dollars on interest, closing costs, and more. While many mortgage options are available, one type that’s often overlooked is a USDA loan from the United States Department of Agr...

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2)Wahoo! You’ve finally gotten around to replacing a couch that’s older than you are. Or maybe you’re investing in a king-size mattress that doesn’t leave your back all out of whack. The only tiny problem with having large furniture delivered? Ensuring that each item is safely placed in the d...

Realtor.comA spectacular New Jersey home with incredible links to American history needs a new steward. The 4,950-square-foot estate is in Red Bank, NJ, in the township of Middletown. It is situated on 12 acres and was originally built in 1930 for Herbert Straus. He was an heir of Macy’s department store co-owner, Isidor Straus. Notably, Isidor St...

HGTVThis week’s “Rock the Block” sinks to a whole new level—all by bringing an oft-overlooked room to whole new heights. In the episode “Lower Level Face Off,” the four design teams are challenged to renovate the basement—only, everyone shies away from calling it that, since the space is not completely underground. Windows allow in plenty of natura...