Author

Moriah Costa

Moriah Costa is an award-winning journalist and has been writing about business, investing, personal finance, and real estate for over a decade. Her work has been published in Thomson Reuters, S&P Global, Money, Investing.com, The Washington Business Journal, Hidden Compass, and others.

Education

Master’s in Financial Journalism from City University, London

Bachelor’s in Journalism from Arizona State University

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Education

Master’s in Financial Journalism from City University, London

Bachelor’s in Journalism from Arizona State University

Follow Moriah on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Insurance 1 min read

Jul 29, 2024Jul 29, 2024 Moriah Costa

Home Insurance Rates Set to Increase Another 6% This Year. Here’s What Investors Should Know.

Home insurance rates are set to climb another 6% this year, and that's after a 20% gain over the past two years.

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jul 24, 2024Jul 24, 2024 Moriah Costa

Investors Made a Record Share of Home Purchases in Q1

Investor buyers accounted for 14.8% of home sales in the first quarter of 2024—the highest share on record.

Housing Prices 3 min read

Jul 05, 2024Jul 28, 2024 Moriah Costa

High-End Homes Hit Peak Prices as Luxury Investors Scramble for Better Deals

Luxury home prices have made these properties even more unaffordable, but we talked to investors who told us what to look for.

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jul 01, 2024Jul 12, 2024 Moriah Costa

The Migration Boom is Ending, But Here’s Where Movers Are Still Moving

The pandemic-induced migration boom is coming to an end, but the holdouts are still on the go.

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Jun 26, 2024Jul 23, 2024 Moriah Costa

Home Sales Bottom Out to Near-Record Low as Prices Continue to Climb

Home sales hit their lowest point in May since the early months of the pandemic. What comes next?

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jun 12, 2024Jun 12, 2024 Moriah Costa

Zero-Down Mortgages Are Making a Comeback—Is This the Beginning of Another Housing Crash?

With housing prices and mortgage rates rising, it’s becoming harder for the average person to own a home, let alone invest in a second property. One mortgage lender has introduced…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Jun 10, 2024Aug 06, 2024 Moriah Costa

14 Cities With the Highest Risk of Storm Damage This Hurricane Season—How Can You Protect Your Property?

More than 32.7 million homes from Texas to Maine are at risk of hurricane damage this year.

Politics & Policy 3 min read

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Moriah Costa

How Much Could a New Real Estate Tax Hurt Investors In Massachusetts—And Will It Even Work?

Massachusetts is the latest state considering a transfer tax in a bid to increase funding for affordable housing, but the controversial fee doesn’t bode well for the Bay State’s already pricey real estate sector.…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Apr 26, 2024Apr 26, 2024 Moriah Costa

Gen Z Is Dominating Their Parents in Homeownership—According to New Report

When it comes to homeownership, Gen Z might be ahead of the curve. According to data from real estate firm Redfin, more Gen Zers owned their home at 24 than their parents did (millennials and…

Housing Markets 3 min read

Apr 12, 2024Jun 19, 2024 Moriah Costa

These 10 Markets Are Great Places to Find Fixer-Upper Properties—Here’s What You Need to Know

With home prices and interest rates still at record highs and inventory squeezed, homebuyers and real estate investors may be better off purchasing a fixer-upper in some cities. At least that’s…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Apr 03, 2024Apr 20, 2024 Moriah Costa

Luxury Brands Are Buying Up Properties—Will High-End Landlords Fade Away?

Why rent when you can buy? Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada have made moves to buy up huge commercial properties to convert them into flagship storefronts, with many…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Mar 22, 2024Mar 27, 2024 Moriah Costa

What the NAR Settlement Means for Real Estate Investors, According to Sources in the Industry

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to a settlement last week that will eliminate its rules on sales commissions. The deal, if approved by the federal court, is likely to shake…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Mar 10, 2024Mar 20, 2024 Moriah Costa

More Homes Are for Sale but the Market Remains at a Standstill—When Will Demand Come Back?

After a winter slump, the real estate market is starting to look a little brighter in time for spring. More homes are entering the market, and buyers are starting to…