Thousands of US communities forgo federal flood insurance

Insurify examines the effects residents who live in communities without flood insurance face in times of crisis.

Evelyn Pimplaskar

Friday, November 22

Unhoused people have property rights, too

The Marshall Project reports on a recent Supreme Court decision that spurred a crackdown on people experiencing homelessness, including how some are still fighting back.

Geoff Hing for The Marshall Project

Friday, November 8

Where wealthy Gen Zers are moving

SmartAsset mines IRS data to rank states based on where wealthy Gen Zers are moving.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP

Monday, November 4

The top city everyone wants to move to in every state in 2024

moveBuddha breaks down the top cities Americans are moving to in 2024.

Joe Robison

Thursday, October 31

Where baby boomers are buying the most homes

SmartAsset examined 2023 mortgage data for 40 of the largest U.S. metro areas to determine where baby boomers are buying homes at the fastest rate relative to the local population.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP

Monday, October 28

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Nearly a million Florida property owners are facing a deadline, as associations are required to have their buildings inspected and assess the funds for repairing them.

Bill Hughes, University of Florida, The Conversation

Friday, October 25

Gen X, millennials pay more for their mortgages

Experian looks at the differences between mortgage rates among generational groups and what it means for future homeowners.

Chris Horymski

Friday, October 25

Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Money.ca explains the benefits of real estate crowdfunding for Canadians looking to invest in high-value properties.

Sandra MacGregor

Tuesday, October 22

The US cities winning the race to increase housing supply

moveBuddha examines the U.S. house-building boom and its effects on record-high home costs.

Joe Robison

Monday, September 23

Where are America's safest suburbs?

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP

Wednesday, September 11

Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream

(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …

Tuesday, September 10

U.S. counties most at risk for flooding in 2024

LawnStarter ranked the U.S. counties with the highest flood risk this year.

Sav Maive

Monday, September 9

Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?

SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest U.S. metro areas based on the percentage of local Millennials who successfully purchased a home in 2022.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP

Monday, August 26

Housing market sees price cuts, but experts say more are needed

Benzinga examines price cuts across the U.S. housing market and why they may not be enough to counteract a market dealing with high prices, rates and low inventory.

Aj Fabino

Monday, August 26