Leaving Home for a Week? What To Check Before You Go To Avoid Costly Water Damage

Now that warm-weather travel is picking up, you might be leaving your home unattended for days or weeks at a time.  Unfortunately, this could lead to leaking and water damage that can quickly become extensive and costly to repair.  “Most homeowners think a small leak is a small problem. However, eve

Fathom Claims Company Is Entering ‘New Phase’ After Challenging Year

The parent company of Fathom Realty, the tech-focused, full-service brokerage under its corporate umbrella, yesterday reported 25% revenue growth for the full year 2025 to $420.5 million, driven by 15% transaction growth, but missed Q4 2025 earnings expectations.  The company reported a $6.7 million

Report: Stale Listings Hit Highest Share Since 2019

According to Redfin, 52.2% of February’s home listings sat on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract. Defining this as “stale inventory,” these types of listings have increased nationwide over the past year from 50.1%—marking the highest level in any given February since 2019,

‘Laguna Beach’ Star Lauren Conrad Reveals Why She Turned Her Back on Fame and L.A. To Live Quiet Family Life in Her Orange County Hometown

Former reality TV star Lauren Conrad has opened up about her decision to walk away from the bright lights of fame—and the dizzying world of Los Angeles' entertainment scene—in order to live a quiet family life with her husband and children in her hometown of Laguna Beach. Conrad, 40, shot to fame wh