Real Estate
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Birmingham delays short-term rental rules amid housing debate
After two years of extensive debate, the Birmingham City Council again delayed a decision on short-term rental regulations, pushing the vote to at least May 2026.
How to Choose a Neighborhood: Financial Stability and Hidden Costs
In some predominantly Black neighborhoods, residents may pay significantly higher auto insurance premiums than those in predominantly white areas, even if their driving records are identical, accordin
Short-term rental regulations: Housing affordability challenges
In Cape Town, a staggering 70% of downtown housing is reportedly used for tourists, according to The New York Times .
How Zoning Boards Shape Neighborhood Development and Property Values
In 36 states, rising zoning regulations are directly associated with an increase in real average home prices, often making housing less accessible for many.
How Local Property Taxes Fund Services and Infrastructure
In 2023, property taxes accounted for a staggering 70.
How to Understand Property Tax Assessment and Appeals for 2026
Even small errors in property assessments can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to annual tax bills over time, yet many homeowners don't realize they can fight back.
Rising Rates Slow Housing Sales, Prices Begin to Adjust
In Albuquerque, a home listed for $689,000 in November accepted an offer of $620,000 this week, illustrating how quickly seller leverage is eroding in some regions.
How are local property taxes assessed and appealed?
Every year, thousands of property owners unknowingly overpay their property taxes because they miss a critical 60-day window to challenge their property's assessed value.
What is Zoning and How Does it Impact City Development?
Cities in California with over 96 percent single-family-only zoning are nearly 55 percent white, starkly contrasting with the state's overall 35 percent white population, according to the California Z
Historic neighborhoods are cheaper and denser than new urban development.
In San Diego, historic districts are nearly twice as dense as other residential neighborhoods, challenging the conventional wisdom that new construction is the sole path to urban density.
What Are Types of Local Zoning Ordinances and Their Effects?
In 2023, North Carolina forbade local governments from restricting building-design elements on residential structures with up to four units and precluded cities from requiring parking spaces larger th
Understanding 'Best Places to Live' Rankings for 2026
For 2026, Forbes alone names three different places — a city, a general 'place,' and a suburb — as the 'No.
What Is Zoning and How Does It Affect Housing Affordability?
In 36 states, rising zoning regulations directly correlate with increasing real average home prices, making housing less accessible for millions.
Retirees are trading big cities for small towns in a major reshuffle
In 2023, a record 60% of relocating retirees chose towns under 50,000, according to the Retirement Living Survey.
Local Tourism Boom Fuels Real Estate Growth, Straining Neighborhoods
Downtown Jacksonville's residential population reached 9,228 in 2025, marking a 97% increase since 2016, a period of significant expansion.
How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for Your Lifestyle in 2026
A 2011-2012 study across six major U.