America’s Best Small Towns

Living in a small town can have many benefits, especially lower home prices. A two-parent, two-child household in Hanford, California, would need $8,417 per month to cover living expenses, compared with more than twice that amount ($19,275) for the same family in San Francisco. Of course, some small

Joe Jonas’ Apartment With Lipstick-Red Bar

Although Joe Jonas has sold his three-bedroom apartment on the 26th floor of Olympia Dumbo in Brooklyn, he won’t leave it with much of a profit. Listed for $6.75 million, barely more than the $6.5 million he paid for it in 2024, the apartment covers 2,654 square feet and overlooks the East River, th

RE Q&A: Can Landlord Keep a Security Deposit for ‘Repainting and Cleaning’?

Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear from security deposits. Tenants can dispute charges with written objections and move-out photos.

Navigating Florida’s New Septic System Requirements

Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions.