Vacancy and ‘Zombie Foreclosure’ Rates Decline as Housing Supply Remains Tight

The rate of vacant and foreclosed “zombie” properties has fallen slightly throughout the country as the U.S. still faces housing scarcity. A new report from real estate analytics provider ATTOM shows that the share of vacant properties in the United States, which accounts for all unoccupied properti

Home Prices Are Falling in These Markets, but Rising Insurance Costs Are Eating Into the Savings

Homebuyers across the country are learning the hard way: The price of a home and the price of living in it aren't the same thing. The national median listing price fell 1.4% year over year in September, the 11th consecutive month of annual declines, according to Realtor.com® data. In the Northeast,

EXCLUSIVE: Inside an $11 Million, Fully Furnished Corona Del Mar Home Where Retractable Glass Walls Bring the Outdoors In

A fascinating home in Corona Del Mar, CA, is redefining what it means to be outdoorsy. Listed for $10,995,000 by agents Michael Shank and Justin Keith of Plus Real Estate, this Southern California gem was conceived in 2016 as a showcase for glass. “Light does not simply enter this home, it resides w

Home Insurance ‘Loyalty Tax’: How Staying With Your Agent Is Draining Your Wallet

Once you find a product or service that meets your needs, it’s only natural to stick to it. Doing so, however, can cost you.  While “loyalty tax” may affect many aspects of life, it’s particularly relevant in the home insurance industry. If you’ve been with the same insurer for years, you may be pay