Reporter: D. Ong

'DeSantis Signs Law Eliminating 'Squatter’s Rights' in Florida

The new law will allow police officers to remove squatters from properties without the need for a lengthy and expensive eviction process in court.

'A Family of Four Needs an Income of $300,000 To Live Comfortably in the US: Analysis

Living comfortably was defined as having enough income to cover a 50/30/20 budget for a family of two adults and two kids.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 7 Percent, Highest In 20 Years

'5 Home Features That Make It Difficult To Attract Buyers

If you're planning on selling soon, here are some features that could deter potential buyers.

EDITOR'S PICKS

'Baltimore Is Now Selling City-Owned Homes for $1

The program will put over 200 city-owned vacant properties for sale for a mere dollar each.

By D. Ong
'10 US Cities Where Renting Is Better Than Buying a Home: Report

Renting has become a more affordable option than buying a home in the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas.

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'Here Are the Cities Where Rents Are Falling the Most

The median asking rent in the US in February 2024 fell by $50 from its peak in August 2022.

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'If You Sold a Home in the Last Four Years, You May Get a Piece From the $418M Realtor Settlement

Sellers who sold a home after Oct. 31, 2019, through Feb. 1, 2024, may be eligible to receive settlement payments.

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'5 Kitchen Island Features To Consider In 2024

Selecting which kitchen island to buy is a challenge, especially when you need to choose from a wide range of features. To help narrow your options, here are best features you should consider.

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'5 Fool-Proof Ways To Make the Dining Room Look Expensive

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to make your dining room look more expensive. If you're looking for dining room design ideas that won't break the bank, here are five tips.

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'Billionaire’s Wife Vows Not To Invest in ‘Small-Minded Community’ After Locals Asked on Her Property Plans

Kathy Cargill had bought 20 properties she allegedly called "pieces of crap" in the Park Point neighborhood.

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'Home Price Growth Falls Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Home prices in the U.S. increased 0.6% in February, which was also the average monthly gain recorded in the years leading to the pandemic.

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'Adding an Outdoor TV Can Boost Home Sale Price by Over $10,000: Analysis

A new analysis from Zillow found that adding certain outdoor features, such as an outdoor TV, can boost the price of a home when it comes time to sell.

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'The Ultimate Guide To Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Are you looking to keep your stainless steel appliances shiny and smudge-free? Here's the ultimate guide to cleaning stainless steel appliances.

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'Some States See Alarming Rise in Office Vacancy Rates

The office vacancy rate in San Francisco, for instance, soared past 36%.

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'5 Common Gardening Mistakes To Avoid in 2024

With the gardening season fast approaching, here are five common mistakes to avoid to ensure your garden thrives.

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