Real Estate

Should Boomers Gift Their Home to Their Kids?

Parents may think they’re doing them a big favor, but everyone may lose if it’s not thought through carefully. (By Jim CIprich)

Are Rental Properties Worth Owning?

Before engaging in buy-and-hold activity, it’s important to consider cash flow, goals, stress thresholds and more.

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.

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Demand for Advisor Services Soars, Annual Industry Survey Reveals

The ranks of financial advisors surpassed 1 million in 2023, according to the Investment Adviser Industry Snapshot.

Washington State’s LTC Program May Get Nixed

In November, the state will vote on making the program tax voluntary, which would make the program financially unworkable.

IRS Accepting Applications for Tax Preparation Program Grants

Participating organizations provide free tax counseling to seniors and underserved communities.

Lawsuit Over Wall Street’s ‘Fearless Girl’ is Settled

State Street installed the "Fearless Girl" statue in Manhattan's financial district in March 2017 shortly before International Women's Day.

State Health Plans Must Cover Gender-Affirming Surgery, Appeals Court Rules

Health insurance plans run by U.S. states must cover gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people, a U.S. appeals court ruled.

Lawsuit Against Citi Details ‘Pervasive’ Sexual Harassment

A Citigroup managing director said the bank failed to protect her from a supervisor's violent threats and abuse.

Stress Is Mounting for Working Women: Deloitte

Burnout is being fueled by inflexible return-to-office mandates coupled with lack of support in the office and at home.