Real estate

Changes have left some clients surprised by tax bills or tiny refunds. How to explain what happened and prep them for next year.

Here's a look at seven mortgage lending trends that will shape the housing market this year.

With prices plateauing, the time to purchase a home could be now.

Exiting larger firms can result in unique issues that need to be carefully considered.

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in 10 months, bringing good news for house hunters as spring's home buying season approaches, according to Freddie Mac.

Being a homeowner may not be the most cost efficient move in some areas.

A Manhattan real estate transaction is highlighting the shifting fortunes in global finance.

These areas have slower home price appreciation and more favorable mortgage rate and wage conditions.

Clients can save an average of $2,500 off the sales price by striking at the right time.

Clients on the hunt for a new home may find they have more leverage at the negotiating table.

A housing bubble might be brewing in these 12 cities.

The effective tax rate on qualified dividends for those in the highest income tax bracket fell.

The race is one of several this cycle featuring candidates from the wealth management space.

Trends show people are buying homes further away from expensive cities.

Joel N. Burstein allegedly helped his father-in-law defraud foreign investors hoping to immigrate to the U.S.

House hunters and sellers have been busy in these cities this summer.

Thanks to the latest tax laws, real estate investment trusts are more attractive for taxable accounts than in past years.

Some cities do actually offer workers that ideal mix of affordability and short commute time if you venture just a little outside city center.

Investors have found the sector attractive again as Treasury yields dropped to 2.8% in six days.