Planning to leave one heir a greater share of your estate than others would get is often a show of pragmatism rather than favoritism.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week amid continued uncertainty about the economy’s outlook. Mortgage rates have been running near historic lows, a potential boon to homebuyers.

Owning a house or rental property with someone else can be a complex task. It may become even more difficult when one owner wants to sell but the other doesn’t.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates held steady this week, offering a potential boon to homebuyers amid an uncertain economic outlook.

Home sellers hoping to get the best price need to give their property maximum public exposure, and a pocket listing usually won’t provide it.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week following a sharp rise the week before, making September the most volatile month for the key 30-year loan since March.

Owners should perform some basic maintenance chores now that autumn has arrived.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates shot up this week, yet they stayed close to the historic lows that appear to be helping the real estate market.

Recent recalls involve dangerous dressers, home generators

Two key federal regulatory agencies have approved a plan that may allow drones and fancy computer programs to conduct some home appraisals, eliminating the need for human appraisers.

There are lots of choices for healthy senior citizens who just need a bit of help with typical chores.

Lawmakers in Oregon have essentially eliminated zoning rules for single-family housing in urban areas, allowing apartments or condominiums to be built in places that once were intended for only a house.

Nearly 150 million consumers may now be entitled to benefits under a proposed settlement reached by the government and credit-reporting giant Equifax Inc.

City and county governments can and do place steep fines on homeowners who dodge property maintenance.

DEAR DAVE: What is a home “energy vampire”?

DEAR DAVE: We received a notice from our county’s public works department saying that it will need access to our driveway to make some sewer improvements for our community. We don’t want them parking their trucks in our driveway or, worse, breaking the concrete up to get to our sewer pipe. Doesn’t public works need our permission to take over the use of our property?