Homebuilding Is Flatlining, but Renters Are Finding More Leverage

Realtor.comThe lack of people in the market to build a new home has affected homebuilding numbers. It sank in February to a five-month low due to uncertainty about tariffs, which poses a risk to costs. Residential construction data showed that while completions rose, permits were roughly flat and ho

Insurance Rates Will Increase for Some Homeowners After 2 California Carriers Are Given Go-Ahead

Getty ImagesCalifornia regulators have cleared the way for two major insurance companies to raise their rates, affecting 666,000 customers in the state still reeling from the recent wildfires, with both insurers blaming skyrocketing construction costs. Mercury General, which is the fifth-largest hom

Buyer of Michael Jordan’s $9.5 Million Chicago Mansion Makes Dramatic Change to Remove NBA Legend’s Legacy

Chris Graythen/Getty Images; HAN Capital; Realtor.comThe longtime Chicago Bulls fan who purchased Michael Jordan’s Chicago-area estate has made a significant update to the property that serves to erase the basketball player’s significant presence in the home.Lincoln, NE, native John Cooper revealed

Property Losses From L.A. Wildfires Could Exceed $30 Billion—From Condos to Megamansions

Mario Tama/Getty ImagesReal estate losses from the two most destructive wildfires that scorched Southern California in January—the Palisades and Eaton fires—could amount to more than $30 billion, affecting properties from condos to multimillion-dollar mansions and everything in between.   A new anal