Real Estate

(BPT) – As the smoke from the January 2025 Southern California wildfires cleared, widespread destruction and damage slowly came into view. Thousands of residents suffered the loss of their homes and communities, including many State Farm customers. As firefighters and emergency responders worked to extinguish the fires, State Farm Catastrophe Response Team® members also deployed […]

(BPT) – Romulo “Romy” Camargo U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Retired) “Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While

(BPT) – Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s BestPlaces evaluated and ranked 400 cities across the United States based on quality-of-life metrics to determine the top cities that best meet the needs of transitioning servicemembers, Veterans and their families. They also identified the best cities for those who are looking to retire, buy a home,

(BPT) – Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments higher. Despite higher rates cooling home sales last year, hundreds of thousands of first-time homebuyers leveraged private mortgage insurance (MI) to put as

(BPT) – Many of today’s homebuyers and renters face affordability challenges. Higher mortgage rates and low housing supply have increased homeownership costs. Corresponding increases in rent have also made it more difficult for potential borrowers to save for a down payment. However, just because affordability is a challenge doesn’t mean that the dream of homeownership

(BPT) – It’s probably an understatement to say that buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially in the current housing environment. From the different types of loans and lenders to the hidden fees that drive up costs, it’s easy to feel lost, confused and unsure if you’re making the right decisions for you and your

(BPT) – Have a move on the horizon? You may feel overwhelmed. But moving can be the perfect opportunity to declutter and set yourself up for a smooth ride into your new neighborhood. It’s likely that you want to keep control of how your belongings are packed and moved by taking charge of the move

(BPT) – According to a 2024 survey from HireAHelper, family was the number one reason older adults and retirees moved to a new location. Moving closer to family is an exciting and happy time, though navigating new neighborhoods, meeting new people and getting into a different routine can be a little intimidating. Fortunately, having your

(BPT) – Paying for college, buying a home, entering retirement — these are all significant life events, and they all come at a significant price. But they also come with fair warning. Generally, these types of expenditures are anticipated, often many years in advance, which means they can be planned for and pursued steadily over

(BPT) – Over the past five years, we have seen a 300% surge in nights booked by Gen Z guests globally, indicating a broadening of the travel market as more destinations, both traditional and new, attract young travelers1. As we head into Pride Month, new Airbnb data reveals a fresh wave of travelers are shaping