Consumer

When someone inherits a house unexpectedly, the first question is often: What now? The property might be in another state, need repairs the new owner can’t handle, or present a sales process they’ve never navigated before. Rick Warner, founder of The WE Group at Compass, has spent 21 years specializing in probate and trust real ...

You find the right house in Marin County, negotiate a price within your budget, and then the insurance quote arrives: $4,800 a year — nearly double what you expected. Suddenly, your monthly payment jumps by $400, and the deal feels less certain. This scenario is now common for buyers and homeowners across Northern California, where ...

A few years ago, Atlanta luxury buyers measured value by square footage. The bigger, the better. Today, the questions have changed. Instead of asking about total space, buyers are focused on outdoor living, dedicated home gyms, and how close they are to the Beltline. Sarah Chatel, team leader of the Chatel Group and a veteran ...

Finding a moving company once meant making phone calls during business hours, waiting for an in-home visit, and hoping the estimate was close to reality. Today, technology allows you to get a quote at any hour, complete a virtual survey on your phone, and use AI tools to guide you through the process — often ...

If you’ve been hosting an Airbnb or other short-term rental in Oklahoma City, the rules just got much stricter – and many operators are being caught off guard. The city, which once allowed hosts to apply for permits after the fact with minimal consequences, is now cracking down hard. Hosts operating without a permit are ...

South Carolina’s real estate market has never been more active — or more difficult to break into. Prices are rising, demand is strong, and yet for many buyers, the path to ownership keeps getting narrower. Understanding why requires looking at who is actually winning deals, how families are rethinking what a home needs to do, ...

For many buyers, the math on urban homeownership stopped working years ago. Prices climbed, inventory stayed tight, and the new construction that did appear skewed toward luxury — leaving anyone without a high income to choose between aging housing stock, long commutes, or renting indefinitely. The assumption that followed was reasonable: if you want to ...

The city of Baltimore is offering houses for one dollar. This is not a marketing gimmick — the city is actually selling vacant row homes for $1 each as part of a targeted effort to revive blocks that have suffered from years of abandonment and population loss. The program prioritizes Baltimore residents who commit to ...

If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you may be surprised to find that affordable short-term rentals have all but disappeared. Hotel rates now frequently top $400 a night, and platforms like Airbnb offer only a handful of options — if any at all. This sudden scarcity is the direct result of new ...

Three years ago, Sacramento’s first-time buyers were fighting for any listing they could find, waiving inspections and bidding over asking just to secure a home. Now, many are bypassing the resale market entirely and heading straight to new construction communities — where they’re finding better deals, lower interest rates, and no competition from other buyers. ...

Last spring in Linwood, New Jersey, homes priced under $650,000 sold almost immediately, often with multiple offers and little time on the market. Just blocks away, properties listed between $700,000 and $900,000 lingered for months. Despite their similar size and location, these homes faced dramatically different markets. This pattern isn’t limited to Linwood. Across South ...

After months of steady activity, Long Island’s real estate market has moved decisively in favor of sellers. Listings are moving quickly, bidding is competitive, and inventory remains tight across Nassau and Suffolk counties. For homeowners who have been waiting to sell, this is the strongest market in years. Across Long Island, homes are attracting multiple ...

Five years ago, South Orange County buyers focused on square footage and school ratings above all else. While those factors still matter, the top priorities have changed. Today, buyers arrive at showings with a new checklist, and CaLee McManus — founder of Monarch Real Estate and a local agent for over 15 years — says ...

A three-bedroom rental property in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is ready to close. The investor has cash in hand, the seller has agreed to terms, but the deal collapses when the appraisal comes in $40,000 below the contract price. The sale is dead. This scenario is increasingly common on the Kentucky side of the Tennessee-Kentucky border, where ...

After months of rapid sales in Monmouth County, New Jersey, sellers are finally seeing what they have been waiting for: multiple offers and homes selling above asking price. For anyone considering listing a home near the Jersey Shore, current market conditions are especially favorable. Local real estate offices in Spring Lake and nearby shore towns ...