Real Estate News Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers. Real Estate 41 million Americans live in a flood zone. Here's what you need to know about flood insurance Millions of Americans live in flood zones and the damage can be devastating — especially without insurance, Bankrate reports. Here' are 5 things you should know. Read Article Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:02:00 PDT NYC real estate tops new list with the most expensive per square foot rates in the US—some over $10K A new report from real estate firm NeighborhoodX reveals New York City is the most expensive place to buy in the country on a per square foot basis. Read Article Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:16:00 PDT Here's why affordability in U.S. housing market is at record lows Diana Olick analyzes a report by the National Association of Home Builders that reveals the trend of decreasing affordability in the U.S. housing market. Read Article Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:28:00 PDT Housing affordability hits weakest level in a decade CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on the state of housing as affordability weakens. Read Article Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:18:00 PDT Millennials are still crashing with their parents despite the strong economy The number of millennial homeowners has fallen sharply since 2000 — a surprising statistic given that the economy has since recovered from the great recession, Bankrate reports.  Read Article Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:19:00 PDT Why online rental scams are on the rise CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the increasing amount of online rental scams. Read Article Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:58:00 PDT Ready to rent a home? Beware of these new scams As the popularity of renting rises against buying single-family homes, so does the risk of being scammed. Read Article Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:45:00 PDT London housing sales struggle as multiple issues put off buyers Real estate companies have admitted that a slowdown in sales has affected their profits.  Read Article Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:40:00 PDT This company plans to open 200 mattress stores across the US, as Mattress Firm struggles Born online, Casper opened its first permanent store, in New York, earlier this year. Read Article Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:02:00 PDT 4 ways real estate can turbocharge your retirement income If you are worried your nest egg will come up short, there are a range of real estate plays that could boost your retirement income and put you over the finish line. Here is an overview of the opportunities — and some of the risks — involved. Read Article Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:43:00 PDT