Real Estate News

 A study finds no major U.S. housing markets offer affordable rent for those earning the federal minimum wage -- $7.25 an hour.  Read More  

 Organizing business expenses makes budgeting, controlling costs and claiming tax deductions simpler. Don’t overcomplicate the process.  Read More  

 Homeowners leaving for extended trips should look for ways to prevent break-ins and home accidents, including holding the mail and unplugging appliances.  Read More  

 A new Redfin survey found 47% of renters feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhood, compared with 64% of homeowners.  Read More  

 Officials are considering spending $318M for conservation land and to protect rural properties from development across 15 counties.  Read More  

 The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell from 6.69% last week to 6.6%, the lowest level since Oct. 24. The rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.84%.  Read More  

 Commercial buyers can use options including seller financing, lease to own and private lending to finance a purchase.  Read More  

 U.S. officials urge using end-to-end encryption after hackers targeted telecoms, exposing data. Use encrypted apps for better security.  Read More