A report from Realtor.com. "One of the best things about the Thanksgiving holiday is the incredible shopping opportunities, and this year even homes in some of the most desirable cities in the U.S. are seeing their prices slashed. We found…
A weekend topic starting with the Los Angeles Times. "What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year thanks to the far-right U.S. Supreme…
A report from CBS News in Florida. "Just 16 years after construction, residents at a Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings. Some unit owners of the two buildings at 1060…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "It’s hard to tell which developments might come to life and which might die. The process can begin with so much hope for a new building, subdivision or neighborhood. But hopes can…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Randy and Robin Landsman had been trying to sell their Manhattan penthouse for over a year when they turned to the auction market this summer. First listed for $12.2 million, their triplex in…
A report from the Washingtonian. "'Since about the third week of September 2023, the market is what the market is and we’re just here for the ride,' says Brett West, an agent with McEnearney Associates. 'Houses that were expected to…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Anthony Holmes was part of the great Florida migration. In 2021, he moved from Virginia to a gated suburban community in Tampa. Now that he has had to leave, Holmes is another victim…
A report from NBC News. "By the time many homeowners realize they need flood insurance, it’s too late. And for tens of thousands in North Carolina and across the Southeast, it’s too late. Only about 2% of residences in the…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Ada County’s median home price last month was $20,000 less than August of 2023. Housing inventory for Ada County was 1,863, which is 21.8% higher than August 2023, and Canyon County’s inventory…
A report from WUFS. "Last Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on lawmakers to do something before the 2025 legislative session to address the crisis facing condominium owners. But Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez doesn’t feel the pressure of convening a special…