The U.S. has almost a million apartment units under construction – 3 times more than it did 20 years ago. In May, though, rents were still up 2.6% year-to-year.

Rather than consider the quality of sand or sunsets, a study ranked metros’ median home price, number of beaches, miles of shoreline and average temperature.

How should lenders handle appraisal complaints? Five federal agencies issued a request for comments about a residential real estate reconsideration of value (ROV).

A two-woman team lied about vacant land they offered for sale and disappeared after victims wired a down payment. The online scam claimed more than 40 victims.