Buyers Are Ghosting the Market: The Metros Where They’re Backing Out of Deals
The winter blues are hitting the housing landscape and buyers are ghosting the market by snapping up a home from the wealth of active inventory, then backing out after it's gone under contract. And while the share of home sales falling out of contract this year looks much like last year, ending Dece
Congress Is Fixated On Easing Housing Laws—Here’s Why Red Tape Has Driven Up Prices
While Congress has momentum to pass laws to ease the housing shortage, it continues to debate which red tape to cut. The House Committee on Financial Services examined a wide range of policies that could contribute to the increasing cost of building and securing a home in a hearing on Monday. It's f
Starter Homes Are at the Center of Maryland’s New Housing Strategy—Here’s Why Officials Are Worried
A new starter home law is the cornerstone of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's housing strategy, but local officials worry the bill is too broad. The Maryland House of Delegates Economic Matters Committee got a first read of the Starter and Silver Homes Act, a bill proffered as part of a larger package of b
HOA Fees Can Be Tax-Deductible: Experts Explain What You Can Claim Back
April 15 will arrive faster than you realize, so if you haven't filed your taxes yet, now's the time to start combing through your records to see what expenses could end up saving you money on your return, especially if you own a home. One often-missed opportunity? Homeowners association dues. HOA d
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