Housing sales data shows the share of homes selling to absentee owners is increasing, creating a situation that keeps housing prices high and competition tight.

New Jersey broker and team leader Dean Clark explains his exact strategy for prospecting and converting absentee owners.

L.A. needs more affordable housing. But after the fires, we must do something about existing units sitting vacant such as the Caltrans homes on the 710 corridor.

San Francisco proposes plan to start taxing its 40,000 vacant homes to punish absentee landlords. Here's how that could help ease the city's housing crisis.