Real Estate

VA Loans Don’t Cover Commissions. How Will Veterans Afford New Fees?

An agreement ending Realtor commission sharing adds an extra cost for military families seeking to buy a home with a VA loan.

A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents

Controversy erupts at a gated community in the Poconos after newcomers rent their second homes to vacationers.

Are You a Second-Home Person?

City dwellers need to consider a lot of pros and cons before they commit to a vacation home.

As Gen Xers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live

Gen Xers are willing to pay for extra space to take care of other family members, such as grandchildren, adult children and aging parents.

Surge in Million-Dollar Cities Signals Opportunities, Challenges for Advisors

The U.S. now has 550 "million-dollar" cities, where the median home value surpasses the million-dollar mark, a new Zillow analysis finds.

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Housing Prices Rising Fastest in These 5 Cities

A new report shows home prices have been rising fastest in these five cities.

Remote Work Creates ‘Black Hole’ in U.S. Office Space Demand

A recovery in office space demand is unlikely for years, said real estate analysis firm Green Street, with the disruption the worst on record.

Student Housing Pioneer Under Siege From Investors

He built his company by raising money from big lenders and hundreds of wealthy individuals. Now he's being sued by investors who claim fraud.

Office Space Fire Sales Mean Cities Facing Shortfalls

The national office market lost $664.1 billion in value from 2019 to 2022, according to one study. Major cities are preparing for the worst.

A Reverse Mortgage May Enable Clients to Move On

Seniors looking to downsize to a smaller but more luxurious home can do so without digging into their retirement savings.

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Which Cities Have the Longest and Shortest Commutes?

Taking the car is faster and more expensive than using public transit, the Coast study of 100 U.S. metro areas confirms.

Former Army Financial Counselor Guilty of Defrauding Service-Member Survivors

He manipulated members of at least two dozen Gold Star families into transferring $9.9 million of benefits into accounts he controlled.

What’s Up with U.S. Energy Shares?

U.S. energy shares have soared this year, roughly double the amount of the broader S&P 500 index. Here's why.

Thera Elliott joins Raymond James Financial Services

The Boca Raton-based independent advisor switches from Wells Fargo, where she managed $105M in client assets.

Schwab AUM Fees Up, Profit Down

Schwab had a difficult 2023, the most challenging year for the company since the internet bubble burst in 2000, according to CEO Walter Bettinger.

Vermont Seeks to Mandate Workplace Retirement Plans

Vermont is looking to partner with Colorado to jumpstart its new auto-IRA program for private-sector workers.

Charitable Contribution Tax Scheme Ends in 8-Year Prison Sentence

The scheme, "The Ultimate Tax Plan," purported to offer high-income clients a way to reduce their taxes through false charitable deductions.