Split the deed or keep renting? Most Americans have made up their minds

The thrill of closing a deal, meeting new clients, and showcasing homes is why many of us love being real estate agents. But what happens when excitement turns to unease? What if that “interested buyer” turns out to have other intentions? What do you do when you’re in a vacant home with a stranger, and…

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are widely synonymous with passive investing. So much so that when investors ponder how to invest in index funds, many instinctively turn to ETFs. ETFs’ links to passive, or index-based, investing are among the reasons why the asset class was once viewed as a threat to active mutual funds. That perceived threat…

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

When Manuel and Emma Alvarado fled their Altadena, CA, home in the midst of the , Manuel wasn’t able to grab much besides his acoustic guitar. The fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, left a path of devastation through their neighborhood. The retired truck driver and his 87-year-old wife had…

One of the 50 highest-grossing law firms in the U.S. has signed an anchor lease at a planned Washington, D.C., trophy office redevelopment three years before its anticipated completion. Law firm Sheppard signed for 107,224 square feet at In-Rel Properties’ 2033 K Street NW, CBRE announced Tuesday. The firm, which has more than 1,200 attorneys…

Rate increases by lenders in July completely reversed the fall in average mortgage rates recorded in June, the latest monthly analysis by Moneyfacts shows. The Moneyfacts average mortgage rate, which is calculated from all fixed rates and variables on sale, rose by 12 basis points, from 5.47% in July to 5.59% at the start of…