By Alex Tanzi Bloomberg A decade after the recession sparked by the collapse of the housing market, the fortunes of homeowners keep getting better in large swaths of America, but not all. Just 3.5 million homes with mortgages in the U.S. — or about one in 15 — are “seriously underwater” in the third quarter,

Californian lawmakers last Wednesday approved a bill that, if it comes into effect, would lead to rents being capped throughout the state.   The move has since drawn widespread criticism from real estate industry professionals who worry it could have a negative impact on renters in the long term.   The New York Times reports

The potential sale of the Bothwell Ranch has galvanized community members to save the property — meanwhile, the groves at CSUN and Orcutt Ranch are keeping the Valley’s orange-growing roots alive. Rows of verdant Valencia and Navel orange trees line the grounds of the Bothwell Ranch estate, a 14-acre parcel of land nestled between the

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year in an attempt to cushion the U.S. economy from trade tensions, slowing global growth and low inflation. The U.S. central bank voted Wednesday to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent, or 25 basis points. That’s the second straight reduction, after the Fed

Successful landlords aren’t cheap, but they are definitely cost-conscious. In other words, they understand that costs add up over time, so they make smart choices to maximize revenue. There’s a time and place for spending money to set yourself up for success. However, there are also ways you can limit your expenses to maximize your

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure