Author Archives: Veronika Bondarenko

Famous real estate heir Robert Durst to face trial for decades-old murder of friend

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 26, 2018 - 11:53 pm |October 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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Real estate tycoon Robert Durst must stand trial over the murder of a close friend in the year 2000, a Los Angeles judge ruled Thursday. Continue reading →

Expedia acquires 2 home-sharing startups as Airbnb rivalry heats up

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 26, 2018 - 7:01 pm |October 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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Expedia has acquired two apartment-sharing startups in a move that positions the global travel technology company as a competitor to Airbnb. Continue reading →

Toughest sale ever? Manhattan mansion owned by 5 countries hits the market

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 26, 2018 - 2:55 pm |October 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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A Manhattan mansion co-owned by five Eastern European countries has returned to the market one year after a deal collapsed due to bureaucratic bickering. Continue reading →

Family who said Keller Williams sold them meth lab settles case

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 25, 2018 - 7:08 pm |October 25, 2018 Uncategorized

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A long-running case involving Keller Williams and a meth-infested home in Oregon has finally come to a close in a settlement reached on Wednesday. Continue reading →

New residential home sales plummet to 2-year low in September

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 24, 2018 - 6:12 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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New residential home sales dropped 5.5 percent in September to the lowest growth in almost two years, according to the Census Bureau and the HUD. Continue reading →

EXp Realty launches Facebook safety check-in tool for agents

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 24, 2018 - 2:09 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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EXp Realty has launched a new check-in feature that keeps tabs on agents and allows them to request help, the brokerage announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

You need to save for 7 years to make a down payment on a home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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If you earn a median income and put away 10 percent of your salary, it’ll take you seven years to save for a down payment, according to Zillow’s analysis. Continue reading →

Should a family of 7 be able to live in this duplex? Yes, says HUD

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 5:56 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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Wisconsin homeowners are being charged with discrimination by HUD for denying the rental application of a family with five children. Continue reading →

This listing agent spruced up a mansion with a living wall

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 22, 2018 - 4:04 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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To make a Beverly Hills property stand out, most listing agents bring in a potted plant or two — Shane Patel added a whole living green wall. Continue reading →

CertifID will now cover up to $1M in wire fraud protection

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 19, 2018 - 7:34 pm |October 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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CertifID, a company providing security and authentication software, just raised its customer guarantee to cover up to $1 million in losses. Continue reading →