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Every summer when Trevor Plencner, 24, was growing up, his family would take a trip to New Buffalo, Mich., where they’d rent a house on Lake Michigan. Year after year, Mr. Plencner became increasingly intrigued by the notion of owning a vacation rental property himself—so much so that he decided to give it a whirl. … Read more

Even during a pandemic, with careful research and determination, the keys to that dream home can be yours. We’ll help you along your path toward homeownership. The Decision to Buy… Before taking the plunge into the buyer pool, it’s important to consider whether homeownership is right for you. Rent vs. Buy? When looking for a … Read more

As the cost of homeowners insurance continues to rise across the country, particularly in catastrophe-prone areas such as the West Coast and Florida, many luxury-home owners are seeking ways to reduce their premiums. Although the cost of coverage varies widely based on many factors, such as the size of a house, its age and location, … Read more

Buying a home can seem like a daunting process — it just may be the most expensive and emotionally charged purchase of your life. But even during a pandemic, with careful research and determination, the keys to that dream home can be yours. We’ll help you along your path toward homeownership.The Decision to Buy Before … Read more

If you’re looking for a way to create some passive income, look no farther than your own garage. You may be able to convert it into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that you can rent out. That’s what Amy O’Dorisio did. In 2019, the real-estate agent with Coldwell Banker West in San Diego spent $130,000 … Read more

Let’s take a look at forbearance activity across the United States. Now, I know that I have talked about this subject several times over the past year, but it is worthwhile to look at it again — if only for the fact that the program stopped taking new applications for forbearance at the end of … Read more

A long line outside an open house in suburban Belleville, N.J., last summer. There has been a wave of New York City residents moving to the suburbs during the pandemic. Robert S. Kaplan, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has been nervously eyeing the housing market as he ponders the path ahead … Read more

We are going to take another look at forbearance activity across the United States. Now, I know that we have talked about this subject several times over the past year, but it is worthwhile to look at it again — if only for the fact that the program stopped taking new applications for forbearance at … Read more

Ryan David is about to list one of his Pennsylvania rental properties for $129,900. Never in his wildest dreams did he think he’d be selling it for nearly double the purchase price. But thanks to home price appreciation, the once unimaginable is now a reality. While many investors are buying up properties at a record … Read more