Real Estate

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.

Home Sellers Claim Warren Buffett’s Brokerage Defrauded Them

A lawsuit claims the brokerage and others engaged in price-fixing by requiring home sellers to pay commission to their buyers’ agents.

Rent Way Too High, Even In Small Towns

Small towns outside urban areas are seeing rents rise to unaffordable levels, resulting in people paying unsustainable housing bills.

U.S. Solo Renters Age 50+ Way Up

The number living alone rose by more than half a million, but there’s been a growing trend of older people living with roommates.

Has a Mortgage After Age 65 Become a Good Idea?

For a growing number of older Americans, signing up for a mortgage that is likely to outlive them makes good economic sense.

Is This Really ‘the Worst Time to Buy a Home’?

Unless you plan to live in a house for the next decade or so, now might not be the best time to buy it. Renting may be better.

The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate

Blue Zones runs initiatives that certify towns and cities that meet healthy lifestyle criteria, and they help others remake themselves to promote longevity.

Biggest Drivers of Interstate Migration: New Jobs, Housing Affordability

Retirement remains the chief motivation for moves in and out of several states, according to the latest United Van Lines study.

Chill in the Housing Market Seeps Into Other Industries

The housing market slowdown is causing a contagion that has been wide ranging and has affected many industries.

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SEC Charges Investment Advisors for Overstating Use of AI

The two firms will pay $400,000 in total civil penalties for false marketing and the SEC is on the lookout for more offenders.

JPMorgan Fined $348 Million for Lapses in Trade Monitoring

The bank had failed to account for “billions of instances of trading activity” on as many as 30 different platforms, regulators said.

Top-Heavy Market Doesn’t Mean Steep Correction. Here’s Why

It's been 100 years since the market has been this top heavy, giving rise to understandable fears. History suggest those fears are overdone.

Judge: Minority-Business Agency Can’t Consider Race

A federal judge in Texas has barred a government agency from using race to reject entrepreneurs looking for assistance.

IRS Alert: Weight-Loss Food Is Typically Not a Medical Expense

Companies are falsely claiming that FSAs and HSAs cover or reimburse general health and wellness expenses.

Annuities Continue March Upward

Annuities saw an impressive boom in 2023, with sales reaching a new all-time high, LIMRA announced.

Financial Discipline Among Americans Sliding, Study Shows

People are doing less planning and feeling more financially insecure, Northwestern Mutual's latest research finds.