The spooky cost cemeteries can have on your home's value

You may not be worried about ghosts when you buy a property next to a cemetery, but its effect on the price of your home when selling it could haunt you.

Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US

Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?

Title Lock Insurance: How to protect yourself for free

We’ve all seen the television ads talking about home title lock insurance. But real estate expert John Adams says the service is fueled by an irrational fear and mostly just serves to take your hard-earned money.

Four reasons your rent may be rising

Rent control advocates say corporate homebuyers are driving up the costs of rentals, but that doesn't capture the whole picture of what's going on in the housing market.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

How COVID-19 changed real estate forever

As a direct result of the pandemic, the landscape of the U.S. housing market has changed dramatically in the past couple of years.

First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market

How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.

Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in

Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.

Will real estate housing market crash or cool off in 2022? Experts give their 2 cents

During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?

How to get your house offer accepted in a seller's market

You’re finally found the perfect house. It’s just hit the market, and you really want it. You’re willing to pay the asking price. Your offer is sure to be accepted, right? Probably not.

Look for these real estate trends in the new year

Last year brought the concept of “supply and demand” to the forefront of high housing prices, and low interest rates fueled rising prices. But what can we expect for 2022?

Renewing your lease? Here's how to negotiate fair rent

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the cost of rent, both here in Georgia and nationwide. Rental rates across the country have jumped — the average cost for a Georgia apartment has gone up 16% nationwide just since January.

Instant offers by Zillow was too good to be true

Zillow stunned the industry earlier this month when it announced it would be shutting down the house-flipping arm of its company.

Nightmare home sale leads Minnesota couple to arbitration

It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.