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
December Existing-Home Sales a Promising Sign for 2025 Housing Market, Expert Says
NAR’s senior economist said December 2024 sales suggest that the most challenging period for the housing market may be over.
Rental Price Gouging and Scamming Fueling the Flames for California Wildfire Victims
The president of the Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors said that housing in the area will again be scarce.
Real Estate Professionals in Southwest Border Cities Expect Better Market in 2025
If the next Trump administration improves security at the southern border, the local housing market will benefit, realtors say.
Study Finds 92 Percent of New Homeowners Encounter Major Repairs in 1st Year
On average, homeowners spent $5,719 on repairs in their first year of ownership.
Will Your Thanksgiving Table Become a Political Battleground?
Many Americans are wary of uneasy dinner conversations with relatives who voted differently, polling data show.
NAR Predicts 2025 Home Sales Will Grow by 9 Percent
Almost 90 percent of U.S. metro home prices swelled in the third quarter.
New Trends in Single-Family Home Rentals Go Upscale
Today’s renters want more square footage, outdoor space, and parking.
America’s Safest States Named in New Report
The report compared 50 states using 52 safety indicators across five categories.
