Not all want-to-be homeowners will succeed this spring. Higher mortgage rates have pushed many homes out of reach, and home prices, while stable, remain high.

Is that property really for sale? A Realtor and title company saved an Oregon couple $136K. Their agent noted red flags and researched the “owner” selling the property.

Attom ranked four Fla. counties near the top as strong markets for 2023 single-family investments: Palm Beach, Indian River, Collier and Charlotte counties.

In a change to be phased in over the next few years, homeowners with state-run Citizens Ins. must also have NFIP flood insurance if they’re covered for hurricane winds.