Are people losing interest in second homes? It appears so, according to the National Association of Home Builders, using the latest Census Bureau data.

A recent survey of some 1,300 agents and brokers found that commissions have fallen by 68 basis points, or 0.68 percent.

If you’re a homeowner who’s considering canceling your insurance coverage due to the high cost, think twice. Even if you own the house outright, you might not be able to recover from a catastrophe.

If the past is prologue, millions of homeowners with high-rate mortgages won’t refinance their loans, even as mortgage rates tumble.

Cash is king when it comes to buying a house. Always has been, and always will be. And these days, individual cash buyers – as opposed to cash-laden investors – have an even better shot of scoring the house of their dreams.

These days, disasters like wildfires, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes are more powerful – and more frequent – than ever. It’s increasingly likely that wherever you live, your home will be hit one way or another.

Homeowners may be able to find some relief from rising property taxes and insurance premiums – without doing much work in the process.

Nearly half of online property inquiries are simply ignored, according to new research from real estate analyst and consultant Mike DelPrete.

Homeowners considering adding solar panels to their rooftops should beware of crooked lenders who mislead customers about the terms and conditions of their financing.

Loose lips can not only sink ships, they can also scuttle real estate transactions. That applies to what home sellers say on social media as well as during a showing.