A report from the Wall Street Journal. "On March 1, New York real-estate agent Peter Ocean thought he had reason to celebrate: His clients accepted an offer of $10.25 million for their four-bedroom co-op in Lenox Hill, which had been…
A report from the Washington Post. "Until recently, Prince George’s ranked as the wealthiest majority-Black county in the United States, fueled by middle-class workers who gravitated to the federal sector for its promise of stability and benefits. The federal government…
A report from the Jerusalem Post on California. "On January 8, Michaela – who requested to use her Hebrew name rather than her Persian one due to privacy concerns – learned that she and her family had lost their home…
A report from the Baltimore Sun. "Baltimore City resident Jeanne Hyatt was surprised to see a sudden 30% surge in her condominium fees after three decades of only gradual increases. 'Who can afford this?' asked Hyatt, a retired school teacher,…
A report from KTOO. "On the night of Jan. 7, Juneau resident Drew Dembowski had just returned to his home of nearly 30 years. The idyllic brick ranch house sat at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Altadena.…
A report from Bloomberg. "The Los Angeles wildfires are exposing a gap between what people thought their homes were worth and what they’ll actually get from insurance companies when those houses have been reduced to ash. Potentially thousands of homeowners…
A report from the West Volusia Beacon. "West Volusia in 1924 was a dynamic place, perched on the edge of a transformative decade. The Florida land boom was reshaping the county. Investors flocked to DeLand and nearby areas, lured by…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "'Buyers in this current end-of-year market are finding gifts on a level rarely offered. Of the homes sold in November, about 50% had at least one price reduction before going under contract,…
A report from Click Orlando in Florida. "With a deadline of Dec. 31 just around the corner, over 150 condo associations along Volusia County’s coast still have not turned in their 'milestone' inspection reports. Many leaders News 6 spoke with…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Brian Glendenning, a Realtor with Edina Realty, says even for those move-up buyers who are having success, sometimes they find themselves in unexpected predicaments. Maybe they have the money for their new…