The Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Metro Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might show signs of improvement on paper, the reality for many is a persistent struggle to find properties that align with t

Lightning Damage Could Now Cost $26K per Claim—What That Means for Your Coverage

Lightning strikes may seem like a rarity, but when they do hit, their damage can be devastating. And they are hitting homeowners' wallets harder than they used to. U.S. homeowners insurance losses tied to lightning strikes jumped 59% in 2025, totaling an estimated $1.65 billion, according to the Ins

Bipartisan bill would allocate CDBG funds to disaster prevention efforts

Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.) introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to help local governments invest in disaster prevention rather than focusing solely on post-disaster recovery. The “Ounce of Prevention Act” would expand eligible uses of Community Development Blo

CRMLS adds ‘Limited Exposure Coming Soon’ listing option

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) is creating more options for home sellers looking to market and sell their properties. Earlier this month, CRMLS debuted a Limited Exposure Coming Soon listing option for home sellers and real estate professionals in California.  In a post on the MLS’s Knowledgebase b