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How Starbucks closing its stores can affect property values across the US
Starbucks is closing hundreds of locations across the U.S. and no neighborhood is immune to the cuts — with both suburban and metropolitan stores on the chopping block.
Luxury home prices are soaring — and this major US city is doing it right
Over the past 10 years, the definition of luxury real estate has shifted dramatically, with the once-lofty $1 million price tag no longer serving as the benchmark of high-end housing.
Why homeowners are losing 90% of cases against Florida’s biggest insurer
Florida’s home insurance crisis has left more than half a million homeowners with no choice but to rely on the state’s insurer of last resort.
The top autumn safety checks all homeowners should complete
Think of an autumn safety check as preventive maintenance for your home.
$4.5M home in LA wouldn’t sell—until a baby rave changed everything
A $4.5 million Los Angeles home struggled to find a buyer until the listing agents hosted a “baby rave” open house.
Condos, townhouses may offer lower price tags — but which option will turn around more equity after 10 years?
For buyers weighing their next move, the question isn’t simply condo versus townhouse—it’s how local market forces will shape the equity you build over the next decade.
Fixer-uppers are the new path to homeownership, saving buyers up to 78% in these 10 cities
Spending a small fortune on a home can be daunting for buyers facing affordability challenges, but for those willing to roll up their sleeves and put in the work, a fixer-upper in need...
Couple shells out $200K to move beachfront home away from shoreline: 'It was very stressful'
When Dr. Scott Twentyman and Cindy Doughty of Rodanthe, NC, bought their three-story beach house in 2002, extreme weather and beach erosion weren't issues they worried about.
US birth rates plummet to all-time low as housing prices continue to rise
The U.S. birth rate plunged to an all-time low in 2024 after being on a downward trajectory for roughly 20 years, with soaring housing costs widely cited as a major...
Major Florida markets that favor buyers, signaling dramatic shift in bargaining power
Florida's red-hot COVID-19 pandemic housing boom is giving way to something not seen in years: a buyer’s market.
Americans are counting on an inheritance instead of saving—but family homes could be a complication
Expecting to inherit a family home? Rising costs and debts can shrink your share.
The best time to buy property in every metro as peak season approaches
The week of Oct. 12–18, 2025, is projected to be the year’s “Best Week” to buy a home—offering the most favorable combination of inventory, pricing, and competition.
Kanye’s gutted Malibu ‘bunker’ relists for $35 million as it preps for rebuild
The iconic Malibu beach house that Kanye West famously gutted is in the process of undergoing a significant transformation that will leave the concrete shell unrecognizable by the time it finds a new buyer.
Faith leaders could build homes under the Yes in God's Backyard Act to help end housing crisis
The YIGBY Act would help remove some of those roadblocks while providing grants and technical support to create homes for low-income renters, veterans, and families at risk of homelessness.
Home foreclosures on the rise across the US — up 18% from same time last year
Foreclosures are once again creeping higher across the country, with thousands of homeowners facing the legal process of losing their homes.
7 affordable metros where home prices are below $300,000
There are still several metros where the median list price is less than $300,000, according to a recent report, and people do not have to sacrifice convenience for cost.
Homeownership costs rose 26% over 5 years thanks to hidden costs, staggering report reveals
Although home values surged over that period, the annual increase in 2024 was driven primarily by higher mortgage costs, insurance fees, and other hidden costs of homeownership.
Trump vows to increase homeownership despite affordability at an all-time low
Days after floating the possibility of taking emergency measures to address the housing crisis, President Donald Trump has promised to put homeownership back into reach for those priced out of the market.
The major US city has the best suburbs for a quiet life away from the hustle and bustle
Cities may be thought of as glamorous and exciting, but many Americans prefer the suburbs. And with thousands of them to choose from, how to know which suburb to pick?
7 major US cities are now officially 'buyer's markets' — despite delistings continuing to rise
Summer ended with a standoff between reluctant buyers and frustrated sellers — but this fall, house hunters can be a bit more optimistic as seven of the 50 biggest metros become buyer's...