Jamie Forbes

The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records.  While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more

The typical new car today costs almost $49,000 – near a record high. Used cars are also flirting with all-time highs. That’s because car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have hardly fallen since, making car ownership one of the biggest financial burdens Americans face.  A recent survey found that nearly half of Americans say

House prices are in record territory, but affordability varies widely by market For many people, buying a house is simply out of reach today. Housing costs have reached record highs, pricing buyers out and leaving more homes on the market than there have been in years.  The data backs this up: Nationwide, just 35% of

Miami is known for many things: ocean views, great food, and sleek waterfront homes. It’s turned into a playground for the wealthy, with high-end condos and lavish estates lining the coast. Coastal Florida as a whole is actually home to a lion’s share of the nation’s most expensive properties – many of which are seaside

Synonymous with grit and towering ambition, New York is one of a kind. It’s no wonder millionaires flock to the area to snag some of the most expensive and exclusive properties in the world. Some purchase NYC homes as an investment or pied à terre, while others look for a place to call home.  Ultraluxury

Phoenix has enjoyed a growing population for decades, with a major boom from 2010-2020 that helped it become the fifth-largest city in the nation. People are drawn to the mild winters, dry heat, and desert lifestyle.  Like most other Sun Belt cities, Phoenix exploded in popularity during the pandemic, which transformed the housing market from

Rochester’s housing market is hot. A remarkable 73% of homes sold above list price in April. The city also had the highest sale-to-list price ratio in the country that month, meaning buyers were regularly paying more than what sellers originally listed their homes for.  That momentum hasn’t slowed. Today, homes are selling in just eight

Tampa is a gem of a city: sunny, full of character, and home to everything from luxury highrises to laid-back diners. For decades, people have moved to the region for its diversity, lifestyle, and economic opportunity – especially during the pandemic. From January 2020 to May 2022, prices jumped by 172% (compared to 149% nationally). 

Los Angeles is synonymous with extravagance. T.V. shows document it, podcasts celebrate it, and social media amplifies it. So, it’s no surprise that L.A. is home to a large portion of the nation’s most expensive homes, with most clustered in Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Malibu. In fact, the most expensive home ever listed, named The

Chicago is an imposing city, with massive skyscrapers, miles of waterfront, and all of the amenities you could ask for. It blends Midwestern grit with global sophistication, offering everything from world-class museums to iconic deep-dish pizza.  The Windy City’s housing market hasn’t been as turbulent as many of the other largest U.S. cities. Prices have