Author Archives: Veronika Bondarenko

California woman posed as real estate agent to scam homebuyers

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 15, 2019 - 6:41 pm |April 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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California police have arrested a woman who posed as a real estate agent in order to swipe tens of thousands of dollars in deposit money from homebuyers. Continue reading →

Yes, you really can buy Riverrun Castle from ‘Game of Thrones’

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 15, 2019 - 4:41 pm |April 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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Gosford Castle, the grand Northern Ireland estate shown in Season 3 of ‘Game Of Thrones,’ has hit the market for approximately $650,000. Continue reading →

Most homebuyers are willing to shell out big-time for renovations

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 15, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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More than half of all home shoppers said that they’d be willing to spend $20,000 on home renovations, according to a new survey by Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Police launch website asking for tips on Realtor’s unsolved murder

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 12, 2019 - 1:54 pm |April 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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In an effort to finally solve the 2011 murder of a young Realtor, Iowa police have launched a website in which the public can submit tips about the crime. Continue reading →

Joseph Gordon-Levitt lists classy, 1940s-era LA home for $3.85M

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 12, 2019 - 1:01 pm |April 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is moving on. His stylish 1940s Los Angeles ranch property just hit the market for $3.85 million. Continue reading →

You can now buy an entire town in Indiana for $3.8M

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 11, 2019 - 2:36 pm |April 11, 2019 Uncategorized

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a town, now’s your chance. The historic town of Story, Indiana – population, three — is up for sale for $3.8 million. Continue reading →

Zillow and Redfin not worried about Vancouver sales slowdown

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 10, 2019 - 9:38 pm |April 10, 2019 Uncategorized

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The two U.S. real estate giants just launched north-of-the-border as the market in one of the hottest cities is contracting. Continue reading →

Marijuana-friendly cities see uptick in home values: Study

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 10, 2019 - 7:48 pm |April 10, 2019 Uncategorized

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Homeowners who live in cities where recreational marijuana is legal can breathe a sigh of relief: Home values in those area have grown by $6,337 more than homes in towns where marijuana remains illegal. Continue reading →

Man used stun gun on real estate agent during open house: Police

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 9, 2019 - 6:45 pm |April 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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A man was arrested after shooting a female real estate agent with a stun gun during an open house in an attempt to sexually assault her, police said. Continue reading →

The average homeowner spends $21,000 just to sell a home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 9, 2019 - 4:18 pm |April 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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Selling a home will set the average homeowner back by $20,851, with most of it going toward taxes and real estate agent commissions. Continue reading →