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- ADUs Are Adding Rental Supply, But Construction Costs Cap the Upside
Accessory dwelling units are gaining legal ground from California to New York, with cities reporting more ADU permits than traditional housing in some markets. But costs running from $200,000 for...
- Meritage Homes to Report Third-Quarter 2026 Results on October 28
Meritage Homes will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on October 28, 2026, with a management conference call scheduled for the following morning. The report...
- High-Earning Renters Are Growing Faster Than High-Earning Homeowners
The number of US households bringing in at least $1 million a year while renting their home more than tripled between 2020 and 2024, outpacing growth among millionaire homeowners over the same...
- Ashland, Oregon Bets a 'Storytown' Rebrand Can Extend Its Appeal Beyond Summer
A filmmaker who grew up in Ashland and returned after two decades in Los Angeles is leading a push to reposition the Rogue Valley town as a year-round cultural destination. The effort comes as...
- California Conservation Easements: What Landowners and Buyers Need to Know
Conservation easements are showing up more often in California property transactions, and they carry real consequences for land use, valuation, and tax planning. The American Land Title...
- Florida Amendment 3 Would Cut Homestead Tax Bills Starting in 2027
A Florida Realtors op-ed in Realtor.com News is pushing back against what it calls a mischaracterization of Amendment 3, which goes before voters November 3. The measure would raise the homestead...
- Florida Voters Face Property Tax Overhaul With a Hidden Cost for Buyers
A ballot measure three weeks from a vote could eliminate property taxes for 60% of Florida homeowners, but experts warn the revenue gap would fall somewhere, and home prices could jump before...
- Manchester-Nashua Falls Out of Top 20 Hottest Markets After 6-Year Run
Manchester-Nashua, NH, which ranked first more times than any other metro in Realtor.com history, slipped to 38th in September after sitting eighth as recently as July. Homes are sitting nearly a...
- ALTA Pushes to Narrow FinCEN Rule as Seller Fraud Attempts Double
American Land Title Association CEO Chris Morton says seller impersonation fraud attempts hit 59 percent of title firms last year, more than double the prior survey's figure, and the organization...
- Restored 1890s Jersey City Brownstone Lists at $1.2 Million After Multi-Year Renovation
A four-story Bergen Hill brownstone built in the 1890s has hit the market at $1.2 million following a multi-year restoration that preserved original millwork, flooring and fireplaces while adding...
- Peak Capital Partners Acquires 105-Unit Detroit-Area BTR Community from Highgate
Peak Capital Partners has purchased Stonehaven, a build-to-rent single-family rental community in Shelby Township, Michigan, from Highgate Capital Group, according to Multi-Housing News citing...
- AI Security Cameras Win Over 82% of Homeowners, But the Subscription Costs Add Up
A new study commissioned by Vivint found that 82% of American homeowners would pay more for AI-powered security cameras that actively deter threats rather than simply record them. The technology...
- U.S. Residential Mobility Hits Record Low as Millennials Lead the Pullback
Americans are relocating at the lowest rate since federal tracking began in 1948, with millennials and lower-income households showing the sharpest declines, according to new Bank of America...
- 1834 Nantucket Sea Captain's Home Lists at $32 Million on Main Street
The George C. Gardner House at 141 Main Street, Nantucket, has come to market at $32 million, according to Realtor.com News. The Greek Revival property, built around 1834 and twice restored over...
- Woolworth Building's Highest Two-Bedroom Lists at $5.79M in Tribeca
A 2,548-square-foot condominium on the 41st floor of the Woolworth Building has returned to market at $5.79 million, according to Realtor.com. The unit is the highest-floor two-bedroom in the...
- Hagens Berman eyes class action over MRED-Compass private listing deal
The law firm behind several major commissions cases is now recruiting Chicagoland homebuyers who purchased after April 24, alleging an MRED-Compass monopoly caused them to overpay. The move adds a...