$3.9 Million Bright Blue Megamansion With Pool-Inspired Interior Splashes to the Top of This Week’s Most Popular Homes List
MLS via Realtor.comA blue-hued estate with an eye-popping swimming pool-inspired interior recently hit the market in Alvin, TX, for $3.9 million, sparking a wave of interest that has seen the property shoot to the top of the week’s most popular homes list.If the interior with its cobalt tile floors, azure walls, and blue painter’s tape-colored crown molding reminds you of being underwater, it won’t come as a surprise to find out the seller owns a local pool company.The 10,400-square-foot palatial pool pad features many unusual details, including colorful tile lining the floors and walls, a No Smoking sign hanging in the living room, turfed outdoor balconies, and an entertainment room with arcade games and two beds.The three-story residence on 1.7 acres was built in 2023. It comes with a four-car garage and a “resort-style luxury pool” with beach entry, a swim-under waterfall, and a swim-up bar.Also grabbing attention this week were an inexpensive tiny log cabin in Utah, a Mark Mills–designed concrete residence in California, and a 35-acre adobe ranch in Colorado.10. 449 Montecito Ave, Billings, MTPrice: $549,900Why it’s here: It’s a brand-new build with a two-car garage and RV stall offered at an affordable price in Big Sky Country.While the three-bedroom residence does not feature any interior photos, the listing says the High Sierra home has a kitchen with a large island, a dining room that opens up to a covered patio, and a primary suite with a pass-through to the laundry room.A partly finished basement boasts a finished bonus room and a bathroom.Billings, MTRealtor.com9. 450 Simpson Rd, Reidsville, NCPrice: $600,000Why it’s here: This treehouse-style home boasts three levels of decks to soak in the serene views of the 13.9-acre wooded lot.Built in 1900, the four-bedroom residence has been entirely modernized. It now has wormy maple flooring with stylish marble and wood medallion inlays. Each level boasts a gas fireplace, and a floating wood staircase with wrought-iron railings leads to each level.The HVAC has been upgraded with a dehumidifier and air purifier.Reidsville, NCRealtor.com8. 4437 Oldenburg Dr, Toledo, OHPrice: $220,000Why it’s here: If you look past the adorable inflatable Christmas decorations, there is a very affordable split-entry home that has been entirely modernized.The 1,584-square-foot interior features a spacious living room, a sleek kitchen with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, and a dining area with sliders that open to a large deck overlooking the above-ground pool.A bedroom, sitting room, and new bathroom can also be found on the lower level.Toledo, OHRealtor.com7. 150 N 3700 W Spc 90, Hurricane, UTPrice: $225,000Why it’s here: This Amish-built log cabin is small not just in space but also in price.Nestled in Zions Gate RV Resort, the residence has just 520 square feet of living space, but the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings makes it appear larger.Two bedrooms can be found on the main level, and the loft area above offers extra sleeping/storage space. The cute home has lots of built-ins, including a dining table, beds, and shelves.A $115 monthly association fee provides access to a community clubhouse, swimming pool, and hot tub.Hurricane, UTRealtor.com6. 677 Boulder Summit Dr, Henderson, NVPrice: $22,900,000Why it’s here: The “Jewel of the Desert” with views of the Las Vegas Strip has once again returned to the market with a $900,000 discount.This megamansion is an “entertainer’s dream” with its 12-seat theater with concession stand, game room, putting green, seven waterfalls, two pools, wine grotto, and wellness wing with a steam room and sauna, massage room, fitness center, and two spas.Located on 1.38 acres adjacent to DragonRidge Country Club, the 14,005-square-foot estate is nestled in the guard-gated community of MacDonald Highlands. The six-bedroom residence boasts a grand staircase, porcelain and hardwood floors, retractable glass windows, and a fireplace sourced from Tibet.Henderson, NVRealtor.com5. 37 Coast Guard Ave, South Kingstown, RIPrice: $6,499,980Why it’s here: This coastal residence in Green Hill offers stunning views of Block Island Sound, the Point of Galilee, and the Charlestown Breachway. It is not sited in a flood zone. It comes with a private beach.Built in 2008, the four-bedroom estate with geothermal heating is lined with windows and glass walls, which flood the space with natural light. The 4,165-square-foot interior features a great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a first-floor primary suite, and a three-story staircase.A gathering area and outdoor deck offer seaside views.South Kingstown, RIRealtor.com4. 503 Aguajito Rd, Carmel, CAPrice: $6,789,000Why it’s here: It’s a cruise ship-style concrete structure designed by architect Mark Mills being offered for the first time since it was built in 1978.Dubbed “Montabela,” the Monterey Peninsula property boasts 2,700 square feet of awe-inspiring space with arched doorways, circular windows, curved wood walls, and flowy concrete ceilings. A stunning primary suite has a walk-in shower with a porthole-style window and sunken hot tub.The three-bedroom residence is perched on 9.39 acres on Jacks Peak, offering majestic views spanning from Carmel Bay to Point Lobos.Carmel, CARealtor.com3. 1670 Centennial Mesa Vw, Colorado Springs, COPrice: $1,020,000Why it’s here: It’s a Southwestern-style adobe ranch on 35.76 acres with views of Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.The three-bedroom equestrian estate is fenced for livestock and borders an equestrian development offering “miles of riding and walking trails.” Inside the 2,967-square-foot residence, there are exposed wood beams and posts, kiva fireplaces, and heated tile floors.The sprawling property also has RV parking, a heated three-car garage with a mudroom and shower, and a metal barn and shop.Colorado Springs, CORealtor.com2. 418 N Court St, Quitman, GAPrice: $449,000Why it’s here: This Victorian’s apple green exterior looks like a house Elphaba might love, but the hot pink interior looks like it was inspired by Glinda.This affordable four-bedroom residence was built in 1893, but it underwent a “meticulous restoration” over the past nine years. Every inch of the busy 4,146-square-foot interior has been custom-curated with knickknacks, paintings, pictures, plates, and trinkets.Underneath it all, the listing says electrical and plumbing have been redone, and new windows, a back deck, and an enclosed porch have all been installed.A colorful wraparound porch would be a nice spot for morning coffee.Quitman, GARealtor.com1. 1259 County Road 147, Alvin, TXPrice: $3,900,000Why it’s here: This massive home boasts a shimmering azure-colored exterior and interior.While this unique home reflects the seller’s personality and style, it might take some time to find a buyer who appreciates the blue tile walls and floors, blue crown molding, and turfed balconies.The backyard oasis with its beach-entry pool, swim-under waterfall, and swim-up bar was designed for entertaining.The 1.7-acre lot also features an oversized four-car garage.Alvin, TXRealtor.com
‘Silver Tsunami’ of Aging Boomers With $17 Trillion in Home Equity Will Trigger Wave of Wealth for Their Kids
Getty ImagesChildren of baby boomers are set to be on the receiving end of one of the largest generational wealth transfers in history as their parents prepare to bequeath them a staggering home equity fortune.As the youngest boomers turn 60 this year, a generational shift some have dubbed the “silver tsunami,” it has been revealed that a significant majority of them are planning to pass their real estate wealth down to their children.Three out of four boomer homeowners are currently looking to bequeath the proceeds from the sale of their homes, or the homes themselves, to their kids, says a new survey by Freddie Mac.The anticipated transfer of wealth is expected to be vast and will likely reshape the finances of younger generations.As of mid-2024, boomers hold around $17 trillion in home equity, which is about half of the nation’s total homeowners’ equity. That trove is mostly a result of the skyrocketing value of real estate over the past decade.Baby boomers, now in their 60s and 70s, are also approaching retirement age and are optimistic about their finances, even after the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.For many, that positive outlook carries over to their retirement plans, as well: 68% of the boomer homeowners who were surveyed expressed confidence in having a comfortable retirement, regardless of race. This is down from 2016 (76%) and 2021 (81%).Downsizing is also a growing trend. Two-thirds of those who plan to move say they will likely downsize to smaller, more manageable homes that cost less to operate.Nearly 75% of boomers surveyed said they planned to leave their home or its proceeds to their children. The massive wealth transfer will benefit the younger generations who inherit it.Women are more likely than men to consider living with their children as they grow older. About 40% of women surveyed said they would be open to the idea, compared with 25% of men. Some who don’t want to live with their children did say they would consider living closer to them or on their properties, potentially in an accessory dwelling unit.While many boomers are not counting on their home equity to fund their retirement, they see it as a cushion. Only 9% of boomers surveyed said they planned to tap their home equity or use a reverse mortgage. Most will pull from savings, pensions, and Social Security.The coming wealth transfer will see a massive shift for millennials, who will inherit properties that have increased greatly in value. And since the housing market, with its high mortgage rates and home prices, has been an unfriendly place for buyers lately, having real estate inheritance waiting is an ace up the sleeve.Freddie Mac says it has introduced a variety of resources, like specialized mortgages that will allow homeowners to renovate their properties or create ADUs, which can generate cash flow while helping boomers remain in their homes longer.This silver tsunami could lead to a transfer of wealth that will lead to long-term financial stability for generations to come.
TikTok Star Tabitha Swatosh Reveals She’s Been Left Homeless After Her ‘Dream House’ Was Sold Out From Under Her in Moving Nightmare
TikTok/Tabitha SwatoshTikTok star Tabitha Swatosh broke down in tears as she opened up about a moving nightmare that has left her without a place to live.The 24-year-old, who shot to fame as part of a popular social media collective known as The Hype House, revealed several weeks ago that she is planning to relocate to Nashville, TN.She and her roommates had opted to end the lease on their Tarzana, CA, home at the end of December, she explained.Swatosh, who is known online as Tabs, had been sharing a sprawling eight-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom mansion in the Los Angeles suburb with several other online stars, including her boyfriend, Michael Sanzone, and their close friends Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon.However, after Warren and Annon married in June, they announced that they would be moving into their own marital home in Nashville, with Tabs and their other roommates also opting to move out of their shared home and find their own accommodations.Tabs has been documenting her moving process in a series of TikTok videos, capturing everything from packing to house hunting.She had booked her movers to transport all of her belongings “across the country” on Dec. 18, she explains in a recent clip.However, disaster struck when she discovered that the dream house she had found in Tennessee had been sold out from under her—despite her claiming that she had already put down a deposit and signed a contract with the previous owner.TikTok star Tabitha Swatosh broke down in tears as she opened up about a moving nightmare that has left her without a place to live.TikTok/Tabitha SwatoshThe 24-year-old revealed recently that she is planning to relocate to Nashville, TN, explaining that she and her roommates had opted to end the lease on their Tarzana, CA, home at the end of December.TikTok/Tabitha SwatoshBut on the same day that her movers came to collect all of her belongings, she discovered that the home she had put a deposit down on had been sold out from under her.TikTok/Tabitha Swatosh“I found a house last week that I liked last week in Nashville. It’s nice because it’s not very far from my friends,” she tearfully tells the camera, while sitting in the yard of her rented Tarzana home.“You’re genuinely just not even going to believe this,” she goes on. “My [real estate agent] and I went to go look at this house, I put my deposit down on my dream house.”Tabs explains that she asked the owner of the property if she would be able to move into the home earlier than she had initially planned, stating that they agreed she would get the keys on Dec. 23.However, just five days before that date, with all her boxes loaded onto moving trucks, the social media star was delivered a horrifying blow.“Today, I am supposed to pack and move across the country,” she says. “And 30 minutes ago, my real estate agent called me, because he said he had bad news. … They sold the house we’re supposed to move into. How is that even possible?”Breaking down in tears, she then pans the camera to reveal a clip of her moving truck loaded up with her possessions.“I’m actually so confused. They have my deposit, and in writing. And now my movers are here with nowhere to go,” she says. “I have nowhere to go.”The TikTok star has been documenting her move online—but the latest twist in her adventure has left her devastated.TikTok/Tabitha SwatoshThe star shared that the homeowner of the property she was meant to be moving into has offered to relocate her belongings when they arrive—but she pointed out she has nowhere to send the truck.TikTok/Tabitha SwatoshAccording to Tabs, the only help the homeowner is offering is to have her belongings sent elsewhere when the truck arrives at the property she was meant to be moving into.“Relocate where?” she asks. “Where am I supposed to put it?”At a loss, she has a FaceTime call with her dad while still on video.“You know how I went to Nashville to look at houses?” she asks her dad. She gives him the update: She had a down payment, an agreement to move.“All of my movers are here—and, they sold the house,” she says.“You already put money down on it?” her dad, Matthew Swatosh, asks. “Are you going to get your money back?”His daughter has more immediate concerns: “How can they just sell the house and leave me stranded? Where’s all my stuff supposed to go?”Pere Swatosh switches into motivational mode: “Don’t worry about it, this is awesome. This is a f—— story! Look at me. Who are you? This is an opportunity. You’re looking at it all wrong.”He then insists that she is simply experiencing the ups and downs of adulthood.“This is real life,” he says. “You’re looking at it from the negative. You’re not looking at it as an opportunity.”Then he adds, “I am sorry.”Swatosh had been living in a stunning eight-bedroom home in Tarzana with several friends.Realtor.comAfter her best friend, fellow TikTok influencer Kouvr Annon, announced she was moving to Nashville, Tabs opted to do the same.TikTok/Tabitha Swatosh“You being you, I feel for you, but I’m not worried about you,” he adds soothingly, noting that the “worst thing that can happen” is that she ends up staying in a hotel.Tabs’ shocking news brought plenty of supportive messages from her fans, who posted some 3,790 comments and liked 1.3 million times.“You dad is amazing,” commented one. “Also … lawyer up immediately.”Another wrote, “Everything happens for a reason and I can’t wait to see everything work out even better than you imagined!!”Another added, “Well Alex and Kouvr can have a roommate for a little while.”According to Realtor.com®, tenants do have rights, and Swatosh should check her rental agreement to see how a house sale affects her rental agreement.In the comments, the media influencer quickly clarified that her listing agent was just as surprised as she was.“To clarify, my real estate agent is great. It was the agent of the HOME & homeowners. My agent and I were both shocked with the same news at the same time.”
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