77-Year-Old Retired Teacher Wins HGTV’s $1.3 Million 2026 Smart Home—and She Has Big Plans for the Idyllic Florida Retreat

A retired substitute teacher has been named as the winner of HGTV's 2026 Smart Home, scoring not only the keys to the $1.3 million Florida property, but also $100,000 in cash. Karen Hiers, 77, who hails form Jacksonville, FL, is now the proud new owner of the modern Orlando abode, which is newly bui

The Property Tax System Is Breaking—and Ohio Might Be Ground Zero

A year after Ohio’s property tax crisis reached a boiling point, the state has begun rolling out relief—but the fallout is still plain enough to see. Cuyahoga County sold a record $18 million in delinquent property tax debt in June, while Mahoning County’s auditor lists more than 24,000 delinquent p

EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Rodgers Puts His Malibu Beach Retreat on Market for $40 Million—After Listing New Jersey and Wisconsin Homes

NFL legend Aaron Rodgers has brought his jaw-dropping Malibu Beach mansion to the market for $39.5 million—marking the third property that the quarterback has listed within the past year. Rodgers, 42, who is preparing for his second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and his final in the NFL, purch

New Bill Would Let College Savers Use Leftover Money To Buy a First Home

A bipartisan bill could let people use a common college savings financial tool to pay for their first house. The First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act would let people use up to $35,000 from a 529 college savings account for a down payment on their first home. It's the latest idea in a line of congre