Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Buying a second home can be an appealing way to lock in a vacation retreat or create an income-producing property. But the number of buyers taking out mortgages for second homes has fallen sharply — ...

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Cash offers are increasingly common in today’s competitive real estate market. Buyers use them to gain a competitive edge in negotiations and avoid interest on mortgage loans, making them especially ...