Quick answer: Rising premiums, tightening coverage, and insurer pullbacks mean home insurance now affects whether a real estate deal is affordable, marketable, and profitable — not just a formality handled at closing. Buyers, sellers, agents, and investors who check insurability early avoid deals that fall apart, overprice, or underperform later.

Why Online Tools Miss the Mark — and What Really Determines Your Home's Value

By Eric Slifkin, Broker Associate | Keller Williams Realty Treasure Coast

You've probably typed your address into Zillow, Redfin, or one of a dozen other online estimators and watched a number pop up …

If you bought or refinanced your home between 2019 and 2021, there's a good chance you're sitting on a mortgage rate most buyers today would love to have. That's a great position to be in — until you need to move. Right now, nearly half of all homeowners have a …

Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on your home's value, staying current on market conditions is one of the smartest things you can do. This update covers what's happening nationally with mortgage rates and housing supply — and what it means specifically for buyers and …

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — the most significant federal housing legislation in decades — is officially law. It became effective on July 11, 2026, after President Trump let the 10-day review window lapse without signing or vetoing it, an unusual path to enactment that followed a …

If you're thinking about selling your home, you've probably assumed there's only one way to do it: put it on the market, list it on the MLS, and let the world see it. In most cases, that's exactly the right move. But it's not the only option — and as …

When you decide to sell your home, it's tempting to set a high asking price. Maybe you've seen what a neighbor got last year, or Zillow's Zestimate is flattering, or you just want room to negotiate. It's a natural instinct — but it's one of the most expensive mistakes a …

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Millions of older Americans are counting on their house to fund retirement — but experts warn they could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table.

May 2026 · 4 min read · Personal Finance

For decades, homeownership has been the cornerstone of American wealth-building. But a …