Robyn A. Friedman

(12/17/25)  Most home shoppers spend months searching for the perfect home. But when it comes time to apply for the financing they need to afford that home, many gather quotes from only one mortgage lender.   According to Zillow, that’s a critical mistake that can cost a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.   According to the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2025, nearly seven in 10 mortgage shoppers submit only one application. That’s not

(12/3/25)  An analysis by Zillow and Thumbtack released on Nov. 13 found that the hidden costs of homeownership – including insurance, maintenance and property taxes – now add up to $15,979 per year nationwide. That comes to an additional $1,325 per month on top of the principal and interest portion of a typical mortgage payment.   The hidden costs in some markets are even higher. In New York City, for example, they total $24,381 per year, while in San Francisco, they come to

(6/27/25)  A new report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University  shows that the housing market is growing more...

(12/20/24)  If your folks are members of the Baby Boom generation, born between 1946 and 1964, it might be wise to consult a wealth...

(3/22/24)  Thinking about flipping homes to make some quick cash? Well, think again. Many TV shows romanticize the idea of picking up a...

Online real estate marketplace Ten-X today released its “Top Single-Family Housing Markets Report” for fall 2016—and named Fort...

Raw land is getting much harder to come by--a huge issue for builders--according a survey released on May 26 by the National Association...