The age of retirement is typically in the mid-60s, and the baby boomer generation will all reach age 65 by 2030. So it stands to reason that places that provide a robust and enjoyable retirement experience will soon be very popular. But where to retire? The options can be overwhelming. U.S. News & W

Canadian homebuyers are increasingly turning away from U.S. housing markets amid the ongoing tariff dispute between the two countries, but despite the pullback, Canadians continue to account for the largest share of international demand. Between July and September, Canadian house hunters handily top

They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. It’s a promise that has inspired generations of artists, immigrants, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to pack a bag and move to New York City. Today, a critical piece of that dream has gone: an affordable place to live. For decades, the story wa

An oceanfront Colonial estate in Palm Beach, FL, that is owned by retired Goldman Sachs partner and racehorse breeder C. Steven Duncker and his wife, Melinda, has galloped to first place on the week's most expensive homes list. The Dunckers purchased the North End property for $6.225 million in 2011

A former local grocery store in Indiana that has been transformed into a modern loft-inspired residence with a floating steel staircase and exposed brick walls has hit the market for $345,000—complete with a very lucrative history as a short-term rental property. Built in 1821, the historic Brownsvi

While mold often ranks high on a homebuyer's radar due to its often-visible growth and well-publicized health risks, it's far from the only concealed danger that could be lurking within a property. Beyond the damp, musty presence of mold, buyers should ask about several other pervasive and potential

A 100-year-old Bay Area property that was once home to a main residence and a studio apartment has now been transformed into a three-dwelling compound that will see multiple homeowners sharing a piece of the property pie. 1516 Blake St. in Berkeley, CA, began as a Mediterranean-style dwelling that w

Aivre has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven appraisal platform, becoming the first in the U.S. to complete the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. UAD 3.6 calls for electronic submission of appraisals to align with the Mortgage I

New Jersey may be stereotyped from "The Jersey Shore" reality show, and often it's been the butt of jokes, but it's no joke when it comes to owning real estate in the Garden State. In certain parts of the state, there are hot spots where home prices continue to increase as demand grows. Interest in

The U.S. housing market, along with other segments of the economy, may already be in a recession because the Federal Reserve has not been aggressive enough cutting interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.  "I think that we are in good shape, but I think that there are sectors of

Despite the government shutdown, U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), leaders of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, have introduced the HOME Reform Act of 2025 — a bill promising to streamline the HOME Investment Partnerships Program administer

Perkins Realty Management boosted its South Florida commercial real estate portfolio by acquiring a Coral Springs medical office and retail plaza for $26.5 million. An affiliate of Deerfield Beach-based and Lynn, Massachusetts-based Perkins Realty, led by Andrew Perkins, bought Esplanade Center at 9

Namdar Group scored $460 million in cross-collateralized bridge and construction loans for its nearly 1,400-unit, two-tower apartment project in downtown Miami.  The deal comes amid continuing lending in South Florida, despite higher interest rates and other economic headwinds. Great Neck, New York-

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook has made her first public comments since President Donald Trump attempted to fire her, refusing to answer questions about the ongoing legal drama but saying the chance to help lead the central bank was "worth the scrutiny." "It is the honor of my life to serve on the B

The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen.  Allen, who was appointed as acting inspector general in April 2025, also served as chief counsel for the Office of Inspector General (OIG). It remains unclear when

Hosting future in-laws at home is an intimidating relationship milestone for people hoping to impress their partner’s families, but for “90 Day Fiance: The Other Way” star Johny Fernandes, the attempt to woo his fiancée’s mom with a tour of his Aruba home fell apart almost as soon as it started. Fer

Luz de Amor Eytalis has filed a brief in support of the appeal she filed of the district court’s dismissal of her antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Paragon MLS Connect, Wichita Falls Association of Realtors and Texas Association of Realtors in August.  In her brie

Columbus Realtors has partnered with Rayse — an agent value platform designed to help real estate professionals show their work and impact in real time. The collaboration gives the association’s 9,000-plus members complimentary access to Rayse through their member portal. “Our members work hard to d

How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently. In most cases, real estate agents are paid through commission fees based on the home’s final sale

"Today" show host Dylan Dreyer has followed in the footsteps of Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager by quitting New York City life in favor of relocating to the suburbs—revealing how she and her sons celebrated their first Halloween in their new home, months after she announced she had split from her hus