America’s 10 Easiest Housing Markets for Homebuyers—and the 10 Hardest

Realtor.comBuying a home today is just plain hard: Home shoppers who dare venture out there face high asking prices, steep mortgage rates, intense competition from investors, and other challenges that are not for the faint of heart.That said, not all real estate markets are equally grueling across t

‘Clueless’ Star Alicia Silverstone Accidentally Ate a Poisonous Berry From a Stranger’s Yard—Here’s How To Spot It Around Your Home

Getty Images (2)“Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone suffered a truly “clueless” moment when she plucked an unknown berry out of a stranger’s yard and popped it into her mouth—only to later discover that the mystery fruit was poisonous.In a video posted to her Instagram account on Aug. 19, Silverstone

CFPB orders Fay Servicing to pay $2M over illegal foreclosure practices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has settled a case with Florida-based Fay Servicing over illegal conduct in foreclosures. The deal includes a $2 million fine and potential limitations to the CEO’s compensation. A company spokesperson wrote to HousingWire that “Fay continues to strong

Opinion: It’s time for real estate to do the right thing

Doing the right thing is easy in theory, but often the hardest in practice. Our family established Baird & Warner more than a century ago with a mission to serve buyers and sellers with transparency and integrity, and we’ve endured many changes in our industry during this time. Sometimes, our choice