California housing: A ‘caste system defined by family wealth?’ Analysts respond to report

Analysts and housing experts this week balked at what some called California’s “landed gentry” system for passing property down to younger generations. Continue reading

Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning. Continue reading

2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation

“We don’t just have a seat at the table,” Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. “We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear.” Continue reading

History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills

There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect. Continue reading

American Cancer Society relists former NFL owner’s home for $35M

After years of trying to sell the mansion alongside the Potomac River, former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated the estate to the ACS. Now the charity is attempting its own sale. Continue reading

Proposed capital gains tax increase could lead to a rush of luxury sales

While much around the capital gains tax remains up in the air, its potential effect on the country’s wealthiest residents is leading to a slew of questions being thrown at luxury agents from “extremely motivated” sellers. Continue reading