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Known as the Domestead (read: dome-shaped homestead), this one-of-a-kind dwelling is on the market for $1,725,000.

The dome home found a buyer after less than a month on the market. It is now pending sale.

The one-bedroom, two-bath wonder has been housing artists and creatives since 1982, when it was built by Los Angeles architect William King.

The Domestead has undergone a string of renovations—in 2002, 2010, and 2014. Today, the rad pad offers just as much inspiration as ever, with panoramic city views, a wraparound deck, 15 skylights, and its landmark geodesic bedroom, which is designed in blue and purple hues.

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A two-story, glass-block building is a real throwback on the sedate streets of Newport Beach, CA.

“It was designed as a commercial building in the 1990s, in what is now a residential, equestrian neighborhood,” explains listing agent and owner Richard Moriarty, with Moriarty and Associates. He is asking $4,999,999 for the home

“So some friends of mine bought it and converted it to a residence,” he says. And, charmingly, the retro glass-block facade survived the conversion.

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Vince Neil, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, is reducing his Las Vegas footprint.

The iconic rocker has listed his Sin City home for $2,699,000.

Located in the upscale, guard-gated Spanish Hills community, the Mediterranean Revival-style house is situated northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. The sumptuous pad was once featured on MTV’s “Celebrity Cribs”.

Neil appears to have purchased the 5,497-square-foot abode new in 2002.

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Christina Hall‘s new show, “Christina in the Country,” adheres to the same “happy ending” formula as most HGTV shows: Designer meets ugly duckling house and makes it beautiful, homeowners are thrilled.

But the latest episode takes a much darker turn that threatens to extinguish Hall’s bubbly effervescence and proves that not all home makeovers end on a positive note.

In “For the Love of Family,” Hall’s friend Cassie comes to visit Hall in Franklin, TN, where Hall now has a country house. Cassie’s sister-in-law Jessica has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and they need Hall’s help to make the home she shares with her husband, Damon, and their two young children more accessible now that she uses a wheelchair.

Hall admits she is clueless when it comes to this sort of design.

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Barndominiums, the barn-style home trend, seem to be as popular as ever.

Fans of “Fixer to Fabulous” might have noticed that its stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs, became the latest reality TV renovators to turn a 100-year-old barn into a phenomenal and fun barndominium.

We thought we’d tap into your inner country by finding some excellent examples of barndominiums, which feature such details as sliding doors and reclaimed wood.

These gems also come with an affordable price tag—each is listed at $500,000 or less.

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Today’s housing market has everyone wondering: Is it still a seller’s market, or has the power dynamic finally shifted in favor of buyers?

Try neither.

Uncertainty about the future of inflation, the economy, mortgage rates, and more have seized up the market—and wrenched power away from buyers and sellers alike.

“Today, real estate is ‘nobody’s market,'” notes Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale in her analysis of housing data for the week ending Feb. 4. “The number of homeowners deciding to sell continues to lag, but inventory and time on market continue to climb, reflecting still-hesitant buyers.”

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Single-family home prices are rising in most metros, and the most expensive real-estate markets in America have not been spared. However, some key markets have seen their prices fall.

Single-family existing-home sales prices rose by 4% compared to a year ago in almost 90% of all the metro areas the group measured in the fourth quarter, according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors.

Home-price growth has decelerated, reflecting the rise in mortgage rates and subsequent slowdown in sales. Last quarter, year-over-year price appreciation was 8.6%. The median single-family home price is $378,700.

Where home prices fell

Out of the 186 metros that the NAR looks at, single-family home prices fell in 11% of them in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt Stafford and wife Kelly have splashed out $10.5 million for a spectacular vineyard.

The Hidden Hills, CA, property was originally listed for $13,750,000, so the Super Bowl champ maneuvered a nice bargain.

This is Stafford’s third residence in the neighborhood. Last year, he also bought two adjoining properties from rapper Drake.

Massive manor

The eight-bedroom compound sits on a 1.5-acre lot and features its own boutique winery, dubbed Wish Vineyards.

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When they start thinking about making design changes to their homes, many people focus on the obvious: switching up the wall paint color or maybe adding a new decor piece like a light fixture. But have you ever considered the importance of adding texture to your space?

Texture is the antidote to a room that’s feeling flat and monotonous, especially in utilitarian spaces like the bathroom.

This week’s five trending decor looks pulled from Instagram exemplify how to introduce texture into your bathroom. Scroll on for these ingenious ways the design world embraces texture, plus suggestions on how to get the look in your own home.

1. Polish pottery sink

To bring more warmth and texture into a space, there’s no better place to start than with handmade ceramics that are known for their perfectly imperfect composition. We love the ceramic sink in this post by @cozywonderspots that’s inspired by Polish pottery.

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A massive estate with a tricked-out treehouse sitting on nearly 120 acres in Franklin, TN, is this week’s most popular home on Realtor.com®.

Located about 20 minutes south of Nashville, this luxury home first hit the market last fall for $16 million. The price has since been reduced to $10 million. Built in 1997, the 18-room mansion features Greek Revival architecture and its very own party barn.

Other homes that made the popularity list include a former funeral home in Wisconsin, an Ohio ranch house with roof shingles in the kitchen, and a Georgia residence with a 360-degree observation deck.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, keep on scrolling.

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An iconic, midcentury modern house with a parabolic roof is on the market for the first time in decades.

The Garcia House on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles soars 60 feet into the air and seemingly floats among the trees.

This residence may be familiar to some, as it was featured on the big screen in 1989’s “Lethal Weapon 2”.

“It was designed by world-renowned architect John Lautner,” says Weston Littlefield, who is co-listing the property with Aaron Kirman and Dalton Gomez, all with AKGRE.

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Indra Nooyi, consistently ranked one of the world’s most powerful women, is bidding farewell to her fabulous, waterfront Miami home. The list price: $12,400,000.

The trailblazer successfully helmed PepsiCo, the mammoth food and beverage entity, as chairperson and CEO for 12 years.

She has since moved on to join corporate boards and share her business acumen globally. So when she needs to relax after a long day, it won’t be happening in this Miami condo anymore.

The five-bedroom, 6.5-bath space—one of 98 units in the nearly 7-year-old high-rise—is spread over 4,800 feet and features a modern interior with crisp finishes and crystal-clear ocean views.

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Dreaming up a home remodel is easy, but budgeting for one can be way more challenging than it seems.

Most homeowners have their sights set on a room or section of the house they’d like to revamp. And plenty of folks play it loosey-goosey with overall decor planning, relying on a Pinterest board or (if you prefer to keep it old school) a collection of pages torn from design magazines that perfectly capture the vibe we hope to one day achieve.

But a kitchen renovation or a backyard landscaping project comes with many moving parts, and determining exactly how much money is needed to fund those improvements can be tough to calculate.

Not sure where to start? Follow this four-step guide to help you set your home renovation budget.

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Forget Netflix. The buyer of this historic building in small-town Minnesota also gets a three-screen movie theater. It possibly means movies on demand—in an actual theater.

“The listing is the theater,” says listing agent Jenna Vikse, of Jane Vikse Real Estate, when asked what’s included with the sale of a 12,454-square-foot building dating to 1937.

While the theater takes top billing, the structure also includes four apartments and two retail spaces. In late September, the property was listed for $1 million.

“A couple bought it a few years ago when it was in really bad shape and restored it,” says Vikse about the building. Among the updates is the welcome addition of in-floor heating.

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Whether you’re buying a fixer-upper or just want to modernize the kitchen of a dated home before you move in, a FHA 203(k) loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) could be the solution to purchasing a home that will require some work.

But before you start drawing up the blueprints for a fancy new open kitchen, you might be wondering: What is an FHA 203(k) loan?

In general, an FHA 203(k) loan allows a home buyer to wrap any renovation costs needed for a home purchase into their mortgage—with just one loan and one closing.

As the Housing and Urban Development website puts it, these loans fill a “unique and important need for homebuyers.”

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Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott know that kitchens and primary suites often garner the most attention during a renovation. But on the latest “Brother vs. Brother,” they prove that it’s those extra spaces that can truly make or break whether a home makes a lasting impression.

On the episode “Extra Spaces Showdown,” the Scott brothers redesign the extra bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry space.

“The final spaces of the house are key,” Jonathan explains. “It’s one thing to make kitchens and main suites look phenomenal, but bringing the extra rooms to the next level takes a lot of hard work and creativity.”

Their efforts will be judged by Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of “Married to Real Estate,” who know plenty about boosting a home’s bottom line as the winners of Season 3’s “Rock the Block.”

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For the third time in four seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs are prepping for the Super Bowl.

We’ve previously covered their homes thanks to their appearances in football’s supreme showcase in 2020 and 2021, so what’s left to be said about the real estate of these AFC overlords?

MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes hasn’t made any huge moves to add any properties to his extensive portfolio, but there’s quite a bit of property we’ve yet to uncover when it comes to the homes of the Chiefs. And with consistent roster churn a fact of life in the NFL, there are a few new characters in town making a splash in the luxury housing market.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has also remained stable at his mansion in the heart of Dallas’ ritziest neighborhood. But we’d be remiss if we neglected to mention where the Hunt family likely stays when they’re in Kansas City: a three-bedroom apartment built right into Arrowhead Stadium:

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With its tennis court, custom Art Deco theater, and yoga pavilion, Jim Carrey’s luxurious estate is seriously swanky.

After almost three decades, the 61-year-old star is letting go of the 12,704-square-foot home he bought in 1994 for about $3.8 million.

The posh pad was built in 1951 in Brentwood, an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood. Its $28,900,000 list price makes it the community’s fifth-most-expensive residence for sale.

“This home provides a setting for those wishing to enjoy sophisticated entertaining or … plenty of room for children to play and explore in a magical setting,” says listing agent Janelle Friedman, of Sotheby’s International Realty–Santa Monica-Venice Brokerage.

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Q: What kind of down payment assistance programs are available to first-time homebuyers?

Who doesn’t love free money—especially when it can help you to afford your first home?

Saving up for a down payment on your first home isn’t fun. About a quarter of first-time buyers rated coming up with that money as one of the most difficult steps of the homebuying process, according to the National Association of Realtors®. And it’s not getting any easier. Inflation and rising rents are whittling away at paychecks, student loan and car payments keep coming due, and there always seems to be some sort of emergency you have to throw money at.

That’s where down payment assistance programs can help.

There are at least 2,000 federal, state, regional, and local programs available across the nation. Some employers even offer them. Many of these are little-known programs typically offered by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private lenders and can put anywhere from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars into the hands of homebuyers.