Serving VA buyers: Practical guidance for real estate agents

Military families and veterans don’t buy homes the way most civilians do. They move on short notice and often finalize purchases from hundreds or thousands of miles away. When you add a VA home loan into the mix, some lenders and agents assume the transaction is headed for trouble before it even sta

States sue HUD over guidance they say weakens fair housing protections

A coalition of 16 attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging the agency is attempting to force states to weaken their housing discrimination protections. The dispute centers on written guidance issued by HUD in September to stat

She Won $100K in the Lottery. Now She Wants To Renovate Her Home—but How Far Will the Money Get Her?

A lucky retiree from Forestville, MD, recently won $100,000 from a Fast Play lottery ticket.  Though she wished to remain anonymous, she told the press her plan was to use part of her winnings on home improvement projects. Despite the increases in tariffs, rendering renovations more expensive, exper

The 33 Best Places to Live in the US (2025-2026)

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