Watch ‘The Renovator’ Heal Broken Hearts—and Raise a Home’s Value by $500K
HGTV In his new show “The Renovator,” entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has turned his attention to home renovation, and his latest project is a real tear-jerker. In the episode “A Fresh Start,” LaToya Thomas and her father, Sam, renovate the home they’ve lived in for almost 37 years. Thomas’ mother, Ann, died two years ago, and…
The Property Brothers Are Back—With a New ‘Forever Home’ You Must See To Believe
HGTV At long last, the property brothers are back! The world’s most prominent renovation twins Jonathan and Drew Scott have now settled in Los Angeles, each living in newly remodeled luxury homes. So it makes sense that Season 7 of “Property Brothers: Forever Home” would be based in L.A. as well. In the premiere episode,…
Media Mogul Byron Allen Reportedly Buys Malibu Estate for a Record $100M
Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty / Getty Images Media mogul Byron Allen set a real estate record with his recent $100 million purchase of an ultraluxe compound in Malibu, CA. That lofty sum is the most ever paid for a home by an African-American buyer in the U.S., according to the Wall Street Journal. Allen…
‘Love It or List It’ Knows the One Simple Upgrade Everyone’s Going Nuts For Today
HGTV For 19 seasons, “Love It or List It” has been helping homeowners answer a tough question: Should they stay put in their current home or purchase property elsewhere? To up the stakes, designer Hilary Farr renovates their current home to better suit their needs, while real estate agent David Visentin shows them shiny new properties on…
Jasmine Roth of ‘Help! I Wrecked My House’ Encounters Her ‘Most Terrifying’ Renovation Problem Ever
HGTV On “Help! I Wrecked My House,” host Jasmine Roth has seen a lot of scary houses, but the home on the latest episode might be the most frightening of all. In the episode “The Root of the Problem,” client Miles has moved out of his mother’s house and put down roots in the first home he’s…
Timothee Chalamet Reportedly Buys Beverly Hills-Area Home From Justin Verlander and Kate Upton for $11M
Getty Images / Courtesy of Susan Smith Realty A luxe, 5,521-square-foot home with a championship tennis court for $10.9 million—that’s all it takes to make a celebrity happy. In fact, the splendid spread has apparently delighted several A-listers—one right after another. As Dirt.com reports, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and his wife, model and actress Kate Upton, recently…
Marvelous in Malibu: Marmol-Radziner-Designed Compound Available for $28.5M
MLS via Realtor.com The Point Dume Bluff in Malibu, CA, is noted for its elegant and expensive homes, with dramatic Pacific Ocean views and secluded beach access. Even with this glorious backdrop, this Marmol-Radziner-designed compound stands out. The one-of-a-kind property has never before been on the market in its current configuration. It’s available for $28.5…
‘Fixer Upper: The Castle’ Marks a First for Chip and Jo—and One Cheap Renovation Trick That’ll Blow Your Mind
HGTV On “Fixer Upper: The Castle,” home renovation royalty Chip and Joanna Gaines are attempting a new first—and it’s not simply that they’re tackling their first castle. “This will be the first one we’re styling to sell,” says Joanna in the second episode, “Floors, Doors and More.” Styling to sell versus styling for keeps, you…
BLACK ADAM Review — Let’s Just Say It Doesn’t Rock
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Black Adam review says the film misses just about every mark it intends to hit, ending up as an origin story better left untold. Oy vey, I was SO unprepared for the mind boggling mess that is Black Adam. With a seemingly unlimited CGI budget, one of the most charismatic and one…
Freaky or Fabulous? These 5 Victorians Under $500K May—or May Not—Get You in the Halloween Spirit
MLS via Realtor.com Since it’s that spook-tacular time of year, humor us and close your eyes. Then think of a classic haunted house. We’ll wait. Nine out of 10 times, we bet you’ve envisioned a decrepit old Victorian. Why? Because Victorians are so frequently associated with the stuff of nightmares. Hollywood certainly leans into that…
