Arizona homeowners continue to see relatively affordable homeowners insurance compared with much of the country. While premiums have climbed in high-risk coastal states, data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Arizona remains on the lower end of the s

The economy's growth in the second quarter of the year was much stronger than previously reported, a development that is good news for the labor market, but will put upward pressure on mortgage rates. Gross domestic product, a measure of total economic output, rose at an annualized rate of 3.8% from

The Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merger is reshaping the real estate landscape, raising questions about market share dominance, culture, agent retention and opportunities for other brokerage firms. Industry leaders weigh in on the potential impacts and future challenges.  Below is an updated lis

Existing home sales have shown year-over-year growth for two consecutive months, as mortgage rates have remained below 6.64% for the same period. However, let’s remember that the bar is very low for yearly growth. In fact, for many months, I’ve said that the reports coming out from June to October —

Homeowners in Arkansas continue to pay some of the lowest premiums in the nation, even as insurance costs climb across much of the U.S. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that while states along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts are experiencing skyrocketi

The mantra “timing is everything” applies to most things in life—including painting your bedroom. If your bedroom could use some TLC, this fall might be the best season to give it the fresh coat of paint it deserves.  With mild weather, lower humidity, and plenty of color inspiration from the latest

Alabama homeowners are benefiting from some of the lowest homeowners insurance costs in the United States, even as national rates continue to climb. Newly released data from the Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that while many Americans worry about affordability, Alab

The oceanfront Vanderbilt estate in Gulf Stream known as “Miradero” sold for $21.6 million after one month on the market.  The Maurice Fatio-designed compound was the home of Lila Vanderbilt Webb, granddaughter of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, who built it in 1928. The Ganger family’s Ganger Mirad

Homeowners across Florida are paying some of the steepest insurance bills in the nation. In comparing newly released Census Bureau data and information in the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report, it is clear that the state stands out for both high annual premiums and heavy exposure to climate risk

Planet Home Lending on Thursday announced the appointment of John Adams as retail renovation leader as the company seeks to enhance its home renovation expertise and unlock more housing opportunities for borrowers. Adams will focus on training and supporting Planet’s distributed retail loan originat

A new bipartisan bill, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, was recently introduced in Congress and, if passed, it could safeguard seniors for years to come. It aims to protect retirees from elder financial fraud and scams by giving a range of financial institutions new powers to detect and ac

Robert Rivani continued to shrink his Miami commercial condo portfolio with the $19.8 million sale of a two-story space in Miami’s Edgewater leased to a Michael Schwartz restaurant. His Miami-based firm Rivani, formerly called Black Lion, sold the 12,316-square-foot unit at 3101 Northeast Seventh Av

Long Island, NY, has rolled out the welcome mat for the Ryder Cup 2025, a tournament set to inject $16 million into the local economy. And homeowners in the area are ready to cash in as they capitalize on the lack of accommodations. "Long Island is a surprising market, and this is a pricey event," B

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has extended the timeline for mortgage servicers to comply with the new loss-mitigation waterfall, according to a mortgagee letter issued Wednesday. While the provisions may be implemented by Oct. 1, they must be fully in place no later than Dec. 30, 2025, ac

Upgrading from an apartment to a house with roommates can mean more space, more privacy, and even perks like a backyard or garage. Beyond just paying rent, tenants may need to factor in higher utilities and other unexpected expenses.  For roommates, that makes it especially important to think carefu

The legal teams at multiple listing services (MLS) have been getting quite the workout over the past few years, first with the commission lawsuits and more recently with lawsuits related to Realtor association membership and MLS access. Given these circumstances MLSs are naturally looking for ways t

Rapper A$AP Rocky and his longtime partner, Rihanna, may well have concealed the news of their third pregnancy until May—but it appears the expectant father was busy making preparations for the baby girl's arrival long before they went public with the news. Days before Rihanna debuted her baby bump

U.S. startup airline Breeze is planning to expand internationally next year to try to win over more customers in underserved markets.

As we creep closer to the new year, a plethora of choices have debuted as trendy paint colors for 2026. Homeowners can choose to be bold while refreshing a kitchen or elegant while repainting a bedroom. But for those who are interested in bringing some warmth and sophistication to their homes, Ace H

Hilton Hilton co-founders and co-CEOs Barron N. Hilton and Tessa Hilton have abruptly headed for the exit as they set up shop under the Compass banner in Beverly Hills and Palm Beach. News of the husband-and-wife team’s new move came today, fresh off Monday’s announcement that Compass is in a deal t