Author: Money Mechanics

In this edition of Just Listed–a series from Redfin News that explores homes that are listed by Redfin or Compass agents on Redfin.com–we’re exploring a penthouse in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The three-bedroom condo sits inside a former cookie factory originally built in 1890. Photo credit: Burt Sudhaung A top-floor condo in the heart of Lincoln Park is bringing together two things Chicago buyers rarely find in one home: authentic industrial history and meticulous modern renovation. Located at 958 W. Willow St. #4, the $999,900 three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo sits inside a former cookie factory originally built in 1890. It has since…

David Barbosa is one of the most prestigious brokers in the idyllic suburb of Westfield, NJ, with regular listings valued in the multimillions.But in 2019, he was handed the strangest listing he’d ever had: a gorgeous 1905 Dutch Colonial at 657 Boulevard that had been at the center of one of the town’s most chilling mysteries.The trouble began in 2014 when Derek and Maria Broaddus bought the $1.35 million six-bedroom dream home, only to be targeted by a series of anonymous, blood-curdling letters from a stalker calling themselves “The Watcher.”Eight months later, fearing for their safety, the couple put the…

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Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMortgage rates continued to climb higher last week, dampening demand for loans from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers. They also pushed consumers to riskier loans that offer lower rates.Total mortgage application volume dropped 2.3% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The weekly average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased last week to 6.56% from 6.46%, with points decreasing to 0.60…

Memorial Day weekend is here, and since the holiday unofficially kickstarts the summer season, it’s the perfect time to get your yard, deck, and patio in shape for parties, barbecues, and outdoor movie nights. You can find everything from electric lawn mowers to portably battery systems on sale, to help you create the ultimate outdoor entertainment space or keep your garden happy and healthy. Whether you need lawn care equipment or portable power solutions, I’ve found some of the best outdoor deals available from Amazon, Lowe’s, and other retailers to help you make quick work of your lawn and garden prep.…

(Investing) – An oil pipeline operated by Plains All American in East Los Angeles, California, was shut down after a rupture, the company said on Friday. The line was struck by a third party conducting excavation work, the company added. It did not provide details on how much oil may have leaked or a timeline on when flows would be restored. The ruptured pipeline was Line 63, which gathers and distributes crude oil from the San Joaquin Valley for delivery to another pipeline and local refiners, two trading sources said. The fire department said a coordinated clean-up effort was underway and that there were no injuries…

Couple moving abroadgettyI sold everything. The furniture, the car, and decades of accumulated stuff were all hauled away by strangers. Then I bought a one-way ticket to Italy. It was the most stressful thing I’ve ever done, but also the best.The visa paperwork was almost too much. Buying a medieval farmhouse in a country where I hardly spoke the language pushed my patience further than I imagined. Now, over a year later, I live in Italy full-time, and I still can’t believe it actually happened.Here’s why I gave it a shot: trying to save for a comfortable retirement in America…

A “rare opportunity” to own one of just two Robert A.M. Stern-designed estates in Nassau County has come onto the market for $8.3 million, just a stone’s throw from the Oyster Bay Harbor waterfront.Known as Miramar, the four-bedroom estate was built in 1982, but recently underwent a multiyear renovation that was completed in 2025—bringing a fresh perspective to Stern’s jaw-dropping design.This marks the first time that the Mill Neck, NY, dwelling has been put on the market since the late 1980s, having been owned by the same family for decades.”This is the first time the property has been available in…

(Image credit: Getty Images)The flames of a crackling fire pit cast a warm glow on your family’s faces. Your newest grandchild drifts off to sleep, snuggled in his aunt’s arms while his parents begin to doze beside them.Nearby, your oldest grandchild roasts marshmallows to a perfect golden brown — just as you taught her to minutes ago — and she gleefully runs up to you to offer a taste. You recline into your seat next to your spouse, who is gazing up at the clear night sky.The moon is full, the stars are bright, and everything is just right. You’re…

(Image credit: Getty Images)As summer approaches, so do the storms. Tornado activity often peaks in the spring and early summer, and the Atlantic hurricane season starts in June.In 2024, there were 27 weather- or climate-related disasters that each had losses of $1 billion or more, according to the most recent data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.In case severe weather or another catastrophe hits, now is a good time to make sure your home insurance coverage is up to snuff. It’s also a good idea to make a regular practice of reviewing your policy before it renews each year,…