It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The Treasure Coast housing market was controlled by sellers at the start of 2024, but that control waned as last year came to an end. 'When inventory increases, it means buyers gain…
A report from WPTV in Florida. "'If you go into pretty much any neighborhood across the Treasure Coast, you're going to find multiple properties for sale,' said Kelley Decowski, a real estate agent. Decowski believes the buyer's market is due…
A report from the New York Post. "This California grandmother’s newly renovated house was completely demolished by the deadly LA wildfires — but she’s still on the hook for the $800,000 mortgage she took out to pay for the upgrade.…
A Christmas topic starting with the Wall Street Journal. "Adrianna Boshears’s dream of homeownership seemed within reach for the first time in 2021. She and her husband were finally saving money, thanks to pandemic stimulus checks and a larger-than-usual tax…
A report from the Coeur d’Alene Press in Idaho. "Meet Nick Shriner, who is originally from the scenic landscapes of Wyoming — yes, it’s a real state — and made his way to Coeur d’Alene in 2010. His dedication to…
A report from WGME. "Several towns across Maine are considering rent control policies, and some are looking to Portland's experience for insight. Portland landlords say the policy puts them under financial strain. Andrew Doukas, who owns a three-unit building in…
A report from WWAY in North Carolina. "After Tropical Storm Debby two months ago, Jeff Wells and Jana Passe discovered water leaking from the roof into their condo at Topsail Dunes Villas on New River Inlet Road. The HOA told…
A report from Realtor.com. "'The market feels frozen in Colorado Springs,' says Andrew Fortune, a real estate agent who says buyers and sellers are still adapting to the new post-pandemic normal. 'Many real estate agents have moved on to other…
A weekend topic starting with WTMJ in Wisconsin. "Lou Ann Brandstetter moved into her new home Thursday, which she bought sight unseen to beat out the competition. She learned about the home in Waterford from some good friends in the…
A report from CBS News. "Five years ago, one in three American families could afford a starter home in 63 of America's largest 100 cities, CBS News found. Now, it's down to just 10 cities. Felicia Ellis is actively looking…