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merica's most interesting real estate news is featured at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Here are the top 10 stories:

    New England states lead US home-price appreciation, with Maine experiencing a whopping 78.5% increase between 2019 and 2024, from $219,000 to $391,000. New Hampshire and Rhode Island followed closely behind.

    Seventy years ago, homes of the future were predicted to be futuristic and innovative, including Monsanto's House of the Future at Disneyland and Elvis Presley's honeymoon home, the House of Tomorrow.

    A survey of 1,000 Americans found that 84% are open to moving to another city, citing low crime rates, affordable living, good weather, and low taxes as top priorities. Tampa, Florida was the top choice, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina and Virginia Beach, Virginia.

    In Ohio, a former YMCA building has been converted into apartments, including one inside the old swimming pool and another in the basketball court.

    The Great Western Ranch in New Mexico, owned by the family behind home-building giant D.R. Horton, is on the market for $142 million. Spanning 790 square miles, it's bigger than the city of Houston.

    Fort Wayne, Indiana has been ranked as America's most affordable city due to its strong local economy and low home prices, making it an attractive option for those looking to relocate.

    A record-breaking $70 million sale in Fort Lauderdale has changed the market dynamics, with a surge of top-dollar sales pushing up prices on condos and homes.

    One of LA's stilt homes has sold for over $1 million, located in Laurel Canyon, where musicians like David Crosby and Stephen Stills once lived.

    Orlando, Florida tops the list as the best city to retire due to its low cost of living, low taxes, good quality of life, and access to healthcare.

    US housing news is looking up, with single-family home listings increasing by 41% since 2023, inflation dropping below 3%, and mortgage applications reaching their highest level in two years.