No bites on that multimillion dollar home? It may be the vibes. Find out how Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha creates feng shui fixes for luxury listings.

When you peel back the industry stigma of open houses, you'll find the only people who really complain about them are those who should be championing them — real estate agents.

Want to create an online presence but not sure where to start? Coach Darryl Davis offers the nuts-and-bolts elements that help you build an effective digital footprint from the ground up.

The launch marks the first time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February, and the application is also available in Spanish by request.

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Offers came in quickly for a home with centuries of history in Santa Fe, NM.

Property records show two dwellings on the land date to at least 1848. Unofficial records reveal that a structure sat on the one-third-acre parcel even earlier. The property listing indicates the original dwelling was built in 1786—more than 125 years before New Mexico became a state.

“We’re a very old city, and many of the properties go back that far,” explains listing agent Clara Dougherty, of Dougherty Real Estate. “It may have just been one or two rooms, but it is very typical of Spanish colonial homes—they add on to them. If you have another child or need another room, you go ahead and add another room.”

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Your home might not be a contestant on the “Ugliest House in America,” but do you have a sinking feeling it could still compete strongly on the HGTV show?

Alas, some homes are downright ugly—inside and/or out. Yet, there are often plenty of silver linings to even the unseemliest spaces, and we’re here to remind you of them all!

So don’t beat yourself up just because your dwelling isn’t the pristine palace you always dreamed you’d have! Instead, check out some of the smart reasons to love (or at least appreciate) your homely home.

1. You’re saving money, honey

Owning an ugly home means it was probably more affordable than its lovelier cousins. Your mortgage is likely smaller, too.

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Chintz, a textile featuring flowery patterns on curtains, couches, and wallpaper, was all the rage in the 1980s. Since then, it’s fallen from grace, hard. In fact, after its long history of ins and outs in fashion, the word “chintzy” has become synonymous with decor that’s considered gaudy or cheap.

But as trends tend to do, the pendulum has swung back. Chintz is coming back strong, baby!

So don’t knock chintz until you’ve taken a good look: Here’s a brief history of this bright, attention-grabbing fabric and the fresh new ways it’s being used in modern-day home decor.

A brief history

Based on the Hindi word for “spotted,” chintz originated as calico cottons in 17th-century India. “It began as quilts and curtains [there], then later spread throughout Europe,” says Amanda Evans, an interior designer and home stager based in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Those hoping to watch their home’s value soar might want to live near this grocery store.

Homeowners who lived closest to an Aldi, a German chain of discount supermarkets, saw the greatest home appreciation, according to a recent report from real estate data firm ATTOM. Home values jumped 58% for homeowners near an Aldi compared with 49% for those not far from a Trader Joe’s and 45% for those close to a Whole Foods.

“Having a grocery store nearby, particularly a store with a brand that resonates with the homebuyer, is definitely a plus, and one of the conveniences that can differentiate one home or one neighborhood from another,” says Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM.

“There’s also probably a psychological factor involved. Buying a very expensive home located near discount retailers and grocery stores may be offsetting to prospective buyers, while budget-conscious buyers may worry about cost-of-living issues if they purchase a lower-priced home surrounded by luxe retailers.”

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Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are the ultimate good sports, and they prove it on the latest “Celebrity IOU” when Drew accepts a dare to do a little topless jackhammering alongside former football star turned “America’s Got Talent” judge Terry Crews.

The sight of Drew’s dad bod, next to Crews’ ripped contours, is not all that flattering, but it’s all in the interest of helping Crews create a backyard fitness sanctuary for his family’s beloved driver, Frank.

In the episode “Terry Crews’ Outdoor Upgrade,” Crews insists that Frank is much more than a driver.

“He’s a friend and like an older brother to me,” Crews explains.

The big run-up in home prices may have cooled, but the 2023 conforming loan limit is going up 12 percent to $727,200 in most parts of the country.

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The offers came rolling in a week after a hobbit house for $380,000 came on the market in Keene, CA. And within three weeks, the quirky abode found a buyer.

“The seller is an art teacher at a middle school not far from the house, and she has such an eclectic sense and is very much into ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and Tim Burton,” explains listing agent Christy Rabe, with Platinum Realty Group.

“You just walk in, and you just feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is such a cute little cottage,’” Rabe adds.

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The numbers: The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. 20-city price index fell 1.2% in September, its third consecutive monthly decline.

The decline matches the forecast of economists were expecting a 1.3% decline.

Year-on-year appreciation rose 10.4%, but that reflects the stronger conditions in late 2021. The figure is down from 13.1% in August.

A broader measure of home prices, the U.S. national index, fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.8% in September.

The gap between buying a home and renting one has widened since 2020, "The Wall Street Journal" reports. It now costs $3,058 a month to buy an entry-level home.

Do you know how much you need on hand to retire? Agent Lorraine Beato shares a cautionary tale about preparing now so that you are not selling homes well into your golden years to stay afloat.

Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills' global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries.

The S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported a 10.6 percent annual gain in home prices during September, down from the previous month when they increased 12.9 percent.

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers says discrimination is holding Black buyers back in all steps of the home buying process, starting with the rejection of a mortgage application.

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The gigantic Rocky Mountain home formerly owned by Larry Walker, who played for many years with the Colorado Rockies, has come on the market in Evergreen, CO.

Catch it for $3,950,033.

The sprawling estate on 6.5 picturesque acres sports eight bedrooms, 12 baths, and 13,452 square feet of interior space.

Built in 1996 and subsequently renovated over time, the megamansion features heated floors for chilly winter mornings, a library, game room, home theater, wine cellar, personal gym, built-in bar, and six fireplaces.

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If you’ve recently bought a home, it’s normal to second-guess some of your decisions, large and small. A whopping 72% of recent homebuyers have regrets about their home purchases, according to a recent survey.

Many believe they paid too much (which makes sense in this wild market), but most others say their purchase was rushed. Details were overlooked, compromises were made, and now they live with regret. Every. Day.

The kitchen is one room where that regret sometimes simmers on low 24/7. Maybe buyers were willing to overlook an out-of-date kitchen if it meant they could afford an otherwise respectable house. Or perhaps they underestimated how much counter space they would actually need.

Read on for insight into the regrets homebuyers have about their new kitchens. Our experts offer cheap fixes for some issues and more involved solutions for others.

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The once-hot housing market has been humbled in recent months. Higher mortgage rates, raging inflation, and widespread recession fears have brought the market to a standstill. Now a wave of mass layoffs at the country’s largest and highest-profile tech companies could hobble it even further.

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, laid off about 11,000 workers. Amazon has plans to let go of about 10,000 employees. And there’s been an ongoing bloodbath at Twitter since Elon Musk became the “Chief Twit.” These are the kinds of companies that grab big headlines and often influence the direction of smaller organizations. They also play an outsized role in the nation’s psyche.

Most homebuyers want to ensure their jobs are secure before making what is often the largest purchase of their lives, one that many will spend the next 30 years paying off. Higher mortgage rates have sidelined scores of potential homebuyers, while concern over the economy has caused many others to hold off on purchasing homes.

Nearly 137,000 workers were let go from about 850 tech companies and startups this year, according to tracking website layoffs.fyi.