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Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers

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Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us. Continue reading →

Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena’s burned out lots

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A wave of “Altadena Not for Sale” signs dot the yards of fire-scarred properties as a plea to preserve the communities that have been lost in January’s Eaton fire. Behind the signs, a different reality is unfolding — Altadena is for sale, and develope… Continue reading →

‘Ri-dam-diculous’: Compass agents’ Harlem ad prompts blowback

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A tweet featuring The Couzens Team’s sign in Harlem drew 9,000 retweets, 37,800 “likes” and hundreds of accusations of gentrification. Continue reading →

Airbnb launches partnership with DNA testing company 23andMe

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The partnership comes amid what Airbnb says is a rise in “heritage travel,” or trips people take to connect with their ancestors’ homelands. Continue reading →

Portland real estate offices targeted with violent graffiti

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Vandals spray-painted words like “die,” “gentrification” and “get out” on the windows of two Portland real estate brokerage offices over the holiday weekend. Continue reading →

Trump admin proposes new tax-break rules for developers

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The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.” Continue reading →