Whether self-proclaimed real estate “mogul” Donald Trump is actually the tycoon he proclaims to be is up for debate. But according to a new report, people who have purchased apartments in Trump-develo... more
The toughest part of buying a house isn't finding the ideal place or locking down financing. It's actually making the offer -- not just the monetary part, mind you, but deciding what to include and wh... more
I hate to keep beating a dead horse -- but then, real estate fraud is far from a dead horse. In fact, people are being taken in by crooks more than ever.... more
Every parent, myself included, who has uttered the immortal words "money doesn't grow on trees" was dead wrong. According to new academic research, money does grow on trees -- to the tune of billions ... more
You've undoubtedly heard of the plight of the nation's youngest congressman, 26-year-old Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida, who was denied an apartment lease in Washington, D.C., due to his credit. Unfort... more
Bathrooms are receiving a lot of attention from homeowners who are staying put rather than braving a housing market beset by high prices and climbing mortgage rates.... more
Real estate agents who are up on the latest technology are at a distinct advantage these days. They can search the market on behalf of buyers and set up appointments almost instantly; for sellers, the... more
While late-night TV scams and robocall schemes are coming under increased scrutiny by state and federal officials, new real estate-related swindles continue to come to light.... more
Homebuyers hunting for financing often turn to online mortgage comparison platforms to find the lowest rates available. But some may have been duped into choosing lenders that paid these websites to p... more
The shift toward all-electric living is underway. But if you are a buyer in today’s new home market, how do you navigate the transition to make sure your house is not outdated before you’ve hardly set... more
Homebuyers could soon benefit from a new listing portal with all the online bells and whistles they've come to expect -- but with better service on the ground.... more
Too many homebuyers don't hunt for the lowest mortgage rate. They spend weeks, sometimes months, looking for a house. But when it comes to shopping around for a loan, they don't bother.... more
Many of the nation's largest real estate firms still do not publish the share of the commission paid to agents who work with homebuyers, leaving buyers to fend for themselves.... more
Property taxes are rising right along with the cost of food, gas and other necessities. One main difference: You won't have to wait for inflation to come down to lower your property taxes. And you can... more
With the inventory of unsold houses rising on a daily basis, it's time for sellers to consider taking a page out of the homebuilders' playbook -- especially when it comes to financing.... more
Would you design and buy a home entirely online -- picking everything from the lot to the cabinets without ever seeing or touching them in person? Many people say they would, according to a company th... more