A single photograph can cancel a homeowner’s insurance policy. That reality surprises plenty of property owners who assume insurance companies rely on detailed inspections, professional reports, and ...

Two homebuyers put in an offer on a four-bedroom house a few blocks from a scenic bay on the South Shore. They were drawn to the beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms, a new roof and siding, new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The housing market is still tight, due to a perfect storm of factors, and ...