California will require home insurers to offer policies in high-risk wildfire areas

The California Department of Insurance unveiled a new regulation this week that aims to increase homeowners insurance coverage in areas prone to wildfires, a response to the recent pullback in policies by several major insurers. Announced by California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday,

Infamous ‘Breaking Bad’ House Goes Up For Sale for $4 Million—More Than 10 Times Its Estimated Value

AMC A now-infamous home featured in the hit series “Breaking Bad” is seeking a new owner after being put on the market for the staggering price of $4 million—more than 10 times its current estimated value. The 1,900-square-foot property in Albuquerque, NM, is not listed online. However, homeowner Jo

The Nine-Figure Home Sale Isn’t Going Anywhere

Realtor.com Across the U.S., 2024 was one of the slowest years for home sales since the 1990s. But it was a banner year for the ultrahigh end of the market, where buyers are so wealthy that interest rates or market fluctuations have little impact. In 2024, there were at least seven single-family hom

Reverse mortgage leaders on partnering with the forward side in 2025

Reverse mortgage professionals made more inroads into the forward mortgage industry in 2024. This happened through dedicated conversations, partnerships between reverse and forward mortgage companies, and expanded activities in reverse that stemmed from acquisitions and expansions of existing divisi