Homes Near Top-Rated Schools Cost Nearly 80% More—but Homebuyers Can Still Find Bargains by Giving Up One Thing

Realtor.comWhen real estate agent and investor Ron Myers was looking for a home for his family in Wellington, FL, “the school district was non-negotiable for me and my wife,” he recalls.Their son was 11 at the time, and they had plans to have more children.“We were not just buying for ourselves; we

Maryland Homeowners Claim Racism at Root of Neighbors’ Noise Complaints—How To Navigate Such Conflicts

Roman Studio / Getty ImagesWhen Angela and Prince Floyd purchased their nearly 9,000-square-foot waterfront home in Accokeek, MD, for $700,000 in 2020, they looked forward to hosting big cookouts with their five kids and extended family members.Yet their revelry soon invited unwelcome visitors in th

Single-family construction permits jump significantly: NAHB

Mortgage rates remain relatively high and existing-home inventory is low as a result. That’s providing a golden opportunity for homebuilders.The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported Tuesday that its Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) showed growth in the number of building permits

How reverse mortgage lenders are planning for potentially lower rates

With elevated mortgage rates having persisted over the past two years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated recently that a cut to the federal funds rate at this month’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is on the table, which would likely have the effect of driving mortga