Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and like any major purchase, timing can make a world of difference. If you’re dreaming of owning a place in 2026, mark your... Read more »
Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) introduced legislation this week, dubbed the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, that would eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. “Americans are overtaxed.... Read more »

Utah Proposes Law To Encourage Starter Home Construction

Utah lawmakers will consider legislation aimed at easing the construction of new starter homes. Last week, state lawmakers introduced House Bill 184, which would create a process to allow people to request... Read more »
Attorney Allegedly Spent 0,000 Intended For Client Home Purchase

Attorney Allegedly Spent $750,000 Intended For Client Home Purchase

Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses. Long Island, New York,... Read more »
Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Mortgage spreads and the 10-year yield Mortgage spreads have been very damaging to housing demand over the past few years, as they’ve kept rates more elevated than normal. However, 2026 will be... Read more »
Newsom vows crackdown on corporate homebuying in California

Newsom vows crackdown on corporate homebuying in California

In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at a group that some say contribute to California’s housing affordability crisis: corporate landlords. Newsom vowed to take a... Read more »
“Home Improvement” star Sells Brentwood Home

“Home Improvement” star Sells Brentwood Home

That’s a wrap on Brentwood for “Home Improvement” actress Patricia Richardson. Richardson, who placed her long-time home at 196 Granville Avenue on the market in late October, is set to close on... Read more »

7 Florida Hot Spots Now Offering Down Payment Assistance to Home Shoppers

Buying a home in the Sunshine State is anything but easy. Rising interest rates paired with sky-high insurance costs have made it a real struggle for many residents.  Fortunately, local Florida governments... Read more »
These are L.A.’s newest million-dollar neighborhoods

These are L.A.’s newest million-dollar neighborhoods

In 2021, during the peak of the pandemic housing market that saw L.A. home prices skyrocket, The Times compiled a list of the newest neighborhoods to join the proverbial “million-dollar club,” where... Read more »
Home care crisis drives innovation for aging in place

Home care crisis drives innovation for aging in place

Home care is one of the nation’s fastest-growing occupations. In 2024, 3.2 million home health and personal care aides were on the job — up from 1.4 million in 2014, according to... Read more »