Collectively, real estate agents don’t always have the greatest reputation. In Gallup Polls from recent years, agents' favorability ratings have been just above those of lawyers.... more

Who wouldn’t want to live in a community with an elaborate rec center -- say, one with a fully equipped gym, an Olympic-sized pool and a few tennis or pickleball courts? Possibly even a fancy clubhous... more

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires have become all too common. No part of the country seems immune.... more

Every few years, federal regulators issue warnings to banks and credit unions about the dangers of senior financial abuse.... more

When a family member passes away, their loved ones sometimes become homeowners unexpectedly.... more

Massive, often insurmountable amounts of student debt have prevented millions of otherwise qualified borrowers from obtaining financing to buy a house.... more

The Department of Justice has warned buyers not to sign contracts binding them to the agent showing them houses. And maybe they shouldn’t. But sellers should also be leery of signing listing agreement... more

The National Flood Insurance Program is working on allowing policyholders to pay their premiums on a monthly basis. Previously, premiums could only be paid annually.... more

"Vive la difference" is a French phrase that encourages us to celebrate differences, usually among people. But real estate has its differences, too -- like the difference between spec houses and custo... more

When lawmakers come back to Washington early next year to tackle the country's housing crisis, they will argue over various proposals to fix affordability, high mortgage rates and the lack of inventor... more

Men and women may be different in many ways, but not when it comes to selling their homes, according to a survey by marketing company 1000Watt. Sellers were asked to identify the most difficult part o... more

Just a few weeks into the aftermath of the class-action settlement that rocked the real estate world, sales commissions have shrunk. That’s the major finding of a recent survey of some 1,300 agents an... more

If you're a homeowner who's considering canceling your insurance coverage due to the high cost, think twice. Your lender will most certainly object, assuming you have a mortgage. But even if you own t... more