Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.
LATEST
Rising Costs of US Pet Services Could Dampen Adoptions by Retirees
Pet owners are growing more concerned about the affordability and access to pet services and veterinary care, according to the APPA.
Nearly 30-Year-Old Capital Gains Tax Exemption Rules Blamed for US Housing Shortage
Many homeowners avoid selling because of high capital gains taxes, prompting real estate professionals to call for changes.
Gen Z Leads the Way for DIY Projects on ‘Fixer-Upper’ Houses, Survey Finds
Gen Z is the most likely to buy older homes needing renovation and struggles the most with the financial burdens of maintaining them.
US Micro-Housing Construction Surges by Double Digits to Battle Rising Rents
The West leads the nation in micro-housing share.
US Existing Home Sales Dip Half a Percent in April: NAR
The West experienced the largest decline, at nearly 4 percent.
Record Number of Unrelated Roommates Sharing Housing in US, Report Finds
The age 55-plus segment represents 30 percent of housing sharing and reflects the aging U.S. population.
Most Homes Out of Reach for US Households Earning $75,000, Realtors Say
The report shows that households earning $75,000 annually are unable to afford 75 percent of homes currently listed.
New College Grads Not Working Out, Most Hiring Managers Say: Survey
Seventy percent of companies surveyed noted that some hires had to be placed on performance improvement plans.
National Mortgage Debt Tops $12.6 Trillion Amid Rising Rates and Costs
Vermont saw the largest mortgage debt increase in 2024.
83 Percent of US Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Increase in First Quarter
Data show a slight decline from 89 percent in the previous quarter, with housing affordability also showing slight improvement.
