Renters often believe their landlord’s insurance policy will cover their belongings if they are stolen or damaged. It won’t. So if you are a tenant, you need to buy some coverage of your own.... more
There's been a jump in the number of houses hitting the market in recent weeks. Hidden among them, there are likely some reasonably priced gems listed by owners willing to negotiate with interested bu... more
America used to be a nation of nomads. In the 1960s, about 20% of Americans packed up and moved in a given year. But by 2024, that number had dropped to 11%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data analy... more
“You get what you pay for” is a popular refrain among real estate agents who try to defend their commissions. But according to a new report, when buying or selling a house, you can get all the service... more
People searching for rental properties on Facebook and Craigslist need to be careful: More than half the people who told federal watchdogs they were ripped off by a rental scam said it had originated ... more
It’s time to pay your utility bill, so you go online to find the, say, water company’s website to make your payment. Up pops a site that looks official. It has the company’s logo, professional layout ... more