A daily compilation of top real estate headlines from around the country.
Columbus, Ohio Is Tops for Retirees
Forbes.com list factored in housing prices, along with the percentages of seniors currently employed or living below the poverty level for its list of the most-affordable places to retire.
Consider Stocking Up on Land
"It's a delicate business, but it's just about bad enough to be good again," says William Shopoff, chief executive of Shopoff Group, a real estate investment firm in Irvine, Calif.
FHA Raises Upfront Premiums
Most borrowers will pay 1.75 percent of loan amounts, up from 1.5 percent, under a new "risk-based" pricing system.
Fire Up Your Real Estate Presentations
Begin to build a trusting relationship with sellers prior to setting up listing presentation appointments.
The World's Most Costly Rentals
Taipei, Taiwan is the most expensive city to negotiate a rent-to-own transaction.
Throwing Stones at Glass Houses
Sun damage and excessive glare are among the downsides of living in a home with floor-to-ceiling windows.