It’s time to place the for-sale existing house on the endangered species list, right alongside the African forest elephant, the Yangtze finless porpoise and other critically threatened varieties.... more

A couple of years ago, the congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches in Florida celebrated making the final payment on the church's mortgage by burning the document. It's a... more

Florida recently enacted a bill that limits some foreigners from owning property in the state -- a move that shocked some, likely because the Sunshine State is such a popular destination for visitors ... more

The Biden administration is taking steps to help create more affordable houses and apartments, which could help fill the inventory gap that plagues the housing sector.... more

With apologies to Charles Dickens, the housing market has become a tale of two sectors.... more

House hunters may not be seeing every place on the market that fits their criteria. According to new research, buyers' agents tend to turn up their noses at listings that don't offer the largest commi... more

I am old enough to remember how the soldiers returning from Vietnam were “welcomed” home: They weren’t. Their families were happy they were back, for sure. But the war was unpopular, to say the least,... more

The common wisdom is that would-be homebuyers on the lower end of the credit spectrum will benefit the most from improving their credit scores -- those all-important snapshots in time of how people us... more

Attaching a check to the offer on a house you hope to purchase is the right way to signal your intentions to the seller. The larger the check, the more serious the buyer.... more

It’s not an everyday occurrence. But once in a while, a homebuilder abruptly shuts down, leaving customers holding the proverbial bag.... more

It happens every election cycle: “If that guy wins,” one side or the other vows, “we’re moving to Canada.”... more

Can you answer these two questions?... more

Every homeowner who is considering hiring a contractor to do some work in or around their house should become familiar with the mechanic’s lien laws in their home state.... more

Like fashion trends, home design trends are constantly changing. Features that were once sought-after can now leave a house feeling woefully out-of-date: think sunken living rooms, two-story foyers an... more

You've found some houses online that seem to fit what you're looking for, and you've called your agent to arrange some in-person visits. But before you head out the door, acquaint yourself with some h... more

The much-discussed recent exodus to the hinterlands -- where professionals who can suddenly work from anywhere pack up and do so -- hasn't included everyone. Those who can't afford to move have pretty... more

Homeowners, which of these consumes more energy in your house: space heating or water heating? Either way, Uncle Sam is ready to help you pay for some energy-efficient upgrades.... more

Small-time investors who flocked to the housing market in recent years have done well. But it's now time to sell, says one of the nation's top housing economists.... more

Multigenerational living is a common practice in many countries, including here in America.... more

It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while would-be buyers run across a house for sale that also comes with a tenant.... more

Homebuyers who focus solely on the cost of their mortgage's interest and principal are doing themselves a disservice. There are other recurring costs that should be factored into the decision.... more

Years ago, my oldest son (by five minutes) was in the middle of buying his first house when the state announced a program that offered below-market mortgage rates for first-timers who met certain qual... more

A few years ago, Nicole Doty of Zion Realty in Gilbert, Arizona, thought she had a client's house rented at full price. The tenant had sent in his deposit, enrolled his kids in the neighborhood school... more

Do too many agents spoil the real estate pot? The Consumer Federation of America thinks so.... more

The ability of lenders to come up with creative new products that seize would-be borrowers' attention is never-ending. Anything to get a customer in the door.... more

Most would-be homebuyers want to move into a house that's pristine. Most sellers? "Eh, let 'em fix the place up after they move in." But each approach is a bit wrongheaded.... more

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the first house you bought was the last one you ever needed to own?... more

Every homeowner pays property taxes. At least, they should. But sometimes, people can't -- or won't -- pay the piper, and the tax collector comes calling.... more