Meet Yvonne Force Villareal, an industry insider
Yvonne Force Villareal at the opening of the Bunker Art Space on Dec. 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sean Zanni | Patrick Mcmullan | Getty Images Streaming shows …
Real Estate
This is going to be the No. 1 housing affordability issue
If you’ve been in the market for a house over the past few years, you’ve likely kept an eye on interest rates — and for good reason. A few points …
Rain, hail or shine Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding keep digging at their Melbourne renovation project
Comedian and TV host, Andy Lee and his entrepreneur fiancé Rebecca Harding are turning heads with their ongoing renovation of the historic Ravenswood mansion in Melbourne — and they’re letting …
The 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S.
Atherton, California, is the wealthiest ZIP code in the United States, with median home prices reaching $7.75 million, according to RealtyHop’s latest annual report on the nation’s most expensive areas. …
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12%, after first interest rate drop in over 2 months
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped last week, and homebuyers jumped off the fence. They drove total mortgage demand up 6.3% compared with the previous …
Here are steps renters can take toward building wealth
Blackcat | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that homeowners often have a higher net worth than renters. But while renters face unique affordability challenges, there are still steps …
How much you should pay for housing if you earn $80,000 a year
For many Americans, housing costs aren’t just another expense — they shape how the rest of the budget comes together. Yet figuring out how much you can reasonably afford to …
In Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road retail street, a new era is starting
The Far East Shopping Center on Orchard Road in Singapore, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Far East Shopping Center along Singapore’s Orchard Road has …
Home sales surged in October before mortgage rates jumped
A home with a “Sold” sign from a real estate company in North Patchogue, New York. Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty Images A sharp drop in mortgage rates brought …
Cities where you need to earn 4 times the minimum wage to afford rent
A common guideline advises against spending more than 30% of your earnings on housing costs. However, that’s not feasible for workers earning the minimum wage in many large U.S. cities, …