Julie Gerstein

2 months ago | realtor.com | Julie Gerstein

The lengthy process of rebuilding the Maui, HI, communities that were devastated in the 2023 wildfires has taken another somewhat shaky step forward, 18 months after residents were forced to flee the blazes that ultimately destroyed more than 2,000 homes and buildings. Now, some of those residents have finally been able to return to the stricken area, after being provided with temporary accommodations designed to house them while the efforts to restore their homes continue.

2 months ago | realtor.com | Julie Gerstein

Texas homeowners are begging Gov. Greg Abbott to help with their bottom line and provide property tax relief. It’s an issue already on Abbott’s radar as he laid out his plans in his State of the State addressing what he calls an “affordability crisis” in the state. “That’s especially true as it concerns the affordability of owning a home or renting a home. And one reason for that crisis is because of skyrocketing property taxes,” says Abbott.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Julie Gerstein

Autumn hike to Rattlesnake Point in East Middlebury Vermont. Woman taking break to view foliage and lake from mountain. Vermont might be among the smallest states in the country, but it also happens to have the most equity-rich homeowners, according to a new report. At least 86.7% of the New England state’s homeowners fall into this category, according to the 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report by real estate analytics company ATTOM.

2 months ago | realtor.com | Julie Gerstein

Despite seeing an increase in affordable housing options in Atlanta, residents are still finding themselves locked out of the housing market. Atlanta resident Jackeine Wilson pays $1,200 a month to live in a hotel, about the equivalent of the cost of monthly rent in the city. Though she can afford the amount, Wilson has been unable to sign a lease because of her poor credit score.

Jan 23, 2025 | realtor.com | Julie Gerstein

If you’ve ever wondered why so many home listings don’t include floor plans, you’re not alone. It’s a topic that’s come up repeatedly on Reddit, where would-be homebuyers lament the lack of transparency in some listings. A recent decision by New Mexico’s Multiple Listing Service is set to change that. The state’s MLS announced that it would require listings posted to its system to include floor plans, in an effort to improve the homebuying experience.