property

Swindlers forged docs to steal homes for $10 before selling for massive profit

Tennessee swindlers forged the signatures of unsuspecting homeowners on deeds to transfer the property ownership for a measly $10 in a quit-claim scheme.

California home prices may drop soon, real estate CEO says

The housing market in California is flashing a key warning signal that could lead to a slowdown in home price growth or even falling prices in some markets.

'RHOBH' newcomer is self-proclaimed 'hoarder' who's earned riches from 'The Simpsons,' professional poker

Jennifer Tilly earned her stripes in Hollywood years before becoming the breakout star of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Los Angeles approves just 4 permits to rebuild in Pacific Palisades after nearly 7,000 homes burned in wildfires

The city of Los Angeles has approved the first four permits to rebuild homes in the wealthy enclave of Pacific Palisades that were either fully destroyed or partially damaged by the devastating January...

Here's what retirees are looking for in a new home

The median age of repeat homebuyers is now 61, jumping 25 years since 1981, according to analysis from the National Association of Realtors®.

Here's the one borough where real estate prices are nosediving in NYC: data

The price is right – in one Big Apple borough. 

This is how long you'll need to work to afford a monthly mortgage

Homeownership is a symbol of financial stability for most Americans—but for those living in states where the cost of living is higher, it might seem like they're working solely to...

Retired Americans are moving out of these states as property taxes soar

Sky-high property taxes in large metros like New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago are driving retirees out and fueling an internal migration to places where owning a home won't land you in the poorhouse,...

Trump plans to slash bloat with massive federal property fire sale across US

The move could dump nearly 80 million square feet of commercial space — 12 times the Pentagon’s footprint — onto the market.

'Spooky' property with sale price of $880, 000 has a few strings attached

Tucked away in a wooded oasis, a "rare" cottage that's up for sale offers a blissful escape into the wilds of nature for the right occupants, though it comes with a few...

Valentine's Day gets couples in the mood to buy homes, real estate experts reveal

The annual celebration also brings about a renewed sense of commitment among some young couples, serving as the push they need to take their first shared steps onto the property ladder.

25-year-old reveals how she already owns three homes: ‘Domino effect’

Ms Starling said they were able to purchase a third property because they used the “equity” from one of the houses they already owned to buy their third property.

House-hacking strategy can help transform tax season into a gold mine

There are more than a few deductions in the offing on April 15 for taxpayers who hopped on this real estate strategy that will have made the investment worthwhile.

'Gross' moth invasion wreaks havoc on forests — and property values: 'A very bad effect'

After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.

Landlords catering to NYC hipsters get tax break at expense of struggling minorities -- despite court order: advocates

“We are flabbergasted and disappointed that the city has not lowered the assessment ratio for homeowners in New York City to ensure uniformity despite the Court of Appeals decision that...

Businessman snaps up multimillion-dollar beachfront home for just $200K only to tear it down months later — here's why

Vaccaro and his family got to enjoy the three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,783-square-foot beachfront home at 28 Sheep Pond Road for a single week last summer, before the property was declared doomed.

New homeowners discover secret building buried in their backyard — but it's not what it seems

Ben and Rebecca were stunned when, after some digging in their backyard, they unearthed a hidden architectural treasure.

Homeowners are paying more for insurance and taxes than their mortgages: study

Homeowners in two upstate New York towns -- Rochester and Syracuse -- as well as Omaha, New Orleans and Miami are faced with more burdensome payments.

Florida man fined $1M over code violations committed by previous homeowners

“The letter said that I owe the city over $1 million for code violation fines from the time before I bought the house.”

Cara Delevingne sells torched $7M Los Angeles mansion at a serious loss—6 months after it was destroyed by fire

Property records indicate that the Studio City mansion was sold in an off-market deal on Sept. 17 via an LLC.