Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments

Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.

From helpless to handy: Embracing the world of DIY

Whether you rent or own your home, there are a few practical skills you can easily learn to save you time and money.

Trying to stay warm? How to use space heaters and fireplaces safely

Firefighters are warning people about using alternative heat sources like space heaters to try to stay warm inside while the weather is cold outside.

Year-end tips for Georgia homeowners and renters

Whether you're a renter or own your home, there are things you can do now to save you money and headaches for the year ahead.

Top 10 tips for homeowners after a major hurricane: Protect yourself from pitfalls

Homeowners are often vulnerable to exploitation after a big storm, whether from insurance companies trying to minimize payouts or unscrupulous contractors inflating repair costs.

Graceland faces foreclosure battle as Elvis' granddaughter fights to halt auction

Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley and an actress, is currently engaged in a legal battle to prevent the auctioning of Graceland, Elvis's famous mansion.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve

Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows

Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.

Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision. 

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.