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In a perfect world, homeowners would tackle repairs as soon as issues arise. The reality, however, is that most put them off. In fact, the recent "Home Oops" report from Angi found that 30% of respondents knowingly delayed a repair that worsened. And among those who did, 83% paid more than they would have if they addressed it promptly, with an average additional cost of $1,645. Read: rltor.cm/lZZL8N

Whether you call it giving while living, giving with warm hands rather than cold, or a living inheritance, the prospect of sharing your wealth with the next generation before you pass away is becoming more mainstream. Read: rltor.cm/GXuj5c

Asprawling West Side condominium in an architectural landmark designed by the firm of Sir Norman Foster is the week's highest-priced sale in Manhattan. It is listed for $17 million. Read: rltor.cm/Sa0Yp6

VA loans are already a major source of financing among military-connected buyers. Among veterans who purchased a home in 2025, 55% used one, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Even so, evidence suggests the benefit still isn't well understood. Read: rltor.cm/8dNnLG

A converted 1891 Denver church has hit the market for $749,900—and inside, you'd never know it used to be a house of worship.Set within the historic Sanctuary Lofts, this 1,892-square-foot unit skips the solemnity for bright, wide-open living. Read: rltor.cm/oxVSPK

Prince Harry is opening up about why he and Meghan Markle decided to leave California behind and relocate their family to the U.K., revealing that their children's education and his desire to reconnect with his roots played a major role in the decision. Read: rltor.cm/xYLIrJ

The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” takes place in the Theranos founder’s former Del Mar, CA, rental—and the property’s location in an exclusive, gated community could be just part of the reason the film’s unexpected release was such a smash. Read: rltor.cm/0NAyZk

Homebuilders are feeling the most pessimistic about the new-construction market in 14 years, as surging mortgage rates keep would-be buyers on the sidelines this fall. Read: rltor.cm/StHGHP

Residents of the Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park in Fallbrook, CA, are facing two rent increases this year as the community is under new ownership. The 55-and-older community was recently purchased by a new owner, which informed the residents of a second rent increase due to a property tax reassessment. Read: rltor.cm/6oQMGF

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Eva Marcille is reportedly facing legal action from the homeowners association of her Alpharetta, GA, home. According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, the HOA is seeking past assessments and fines totaling more than $22,000 from the actress and model, claiming she has violated maintenance standards. Read: rltor.cm/u43DqL

Few house styles say "ski weekend" quite like an A-frame, and in Vermont’s Deerfield Valley, these cabins have been part of the landscape since the ski boom of the 1960s. Now, one of those originals is up for grabs at an incredibly accessible price. As well, it’s move-in-ready, right down to the sofa and stacked firewood. Read: rltor.cm/iFg4Fm

Narragansett’s iconic Reading Room, a former social club that hit the market over the summer for $10.95 million, has recently received a $1.2 million price cut. Read: rltor.cm/OJZ6Jn

Less than half an hour's drive outside Las Vegas sits a 320-acre private artificial reservoir that offers rare waterfront community living near Sin City. Read: rltor.cm/Slhjky

From the outside, a brick and brownstone townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper West Side looks like just another townhouse—but, it's sheltering a very cool amenity. Read: rltor.cm/2BTDnK

Actress Christina Applegate has recently shared the news that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a development she’s “still in shock” over. After a seven-month hiatus to focus on her health, the “Dead to Me” star returned to her podcast, “MeSsy with Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler,” for back-to-back Oct. 20 episodes. Read: rltor.cm/7RqizS

Investigators in Philadelphia have uncovered bones and a hidden safe after they dismantled parts of a home that once belonged to Raymond Charles “R.C” Horsch, as authorities continue to gather evidence in the disappearances of at least seven women, according to new reports. Read: rltor.cm/R7Ubuy

A $10.5 million Ritz-Carlton Residences penthouse in South Florida is set to hit the auction block later this month. The 7,031-square-foot penthouse, the largest single-level home for sale on Fort Lauderdale Beach, will be auctioned off on Oct. 30 during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read: rltor.cm/6HUaPg

A 1927 Tudor in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood has come to market for $1.59 million, marking the first time the home has been offered for sale since 1967. Set on a wooded 9,148-square-foot lot, the four-bedroom, 2.5 bath home at 1755 Glencoe Street was custom built for Howard E. and Wilma M. Lorton. Read: rltor.cm/LYvGfM

When a hurricane like Isaias strikes, affected homeowners may face thousands of dollars in repair costs and out-of-pocket expenses. Read: rltor.cm/IlX8qS

This week will bring fresh data on pending home sales and new construction, offering new indicators on the housing market. Our economics team is also set to release several new reports for market watchers. These analyses will cover a luxury market showdown and an examination of the mortgage lock-in effect. Read: rltor.cm/9A3LmP