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Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

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Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading →

Get paid to move: 6 regions wooing new residents with cash perks

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Economic councils across the U.S. are trying to lure remote workers with incentives like cash, community events with other transplants, free flights and in the case of the Northwest Arkansas Council, a bicycle. And it seems to be working. Continue reading →

‘Sex-for-rent’ requests from landlords soar amid pandemic

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Women’s advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises. Continue reading →

US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019

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The total property taxes levied on single-family homes in 2019 increased by 1 percent from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years. Continue reading →

The 5 features luxury buyers are looking for in a vacation home (part 2 of 2)

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For some vacationers, there’s charm in the traditional rustic cabin nearby. For others, a true retreat is found in an over-water villa in the Maldives or a ski-in/ski-out chalet in St. Moritz. When the world awaits, a vacation can look as unique and dy… Continue reading →

The 5 nearby vacation markets your clients should know about (part 1 of 2)

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Today’s luxury real estate buyers are looking for the same things in a vacation home that they prioritize in their main residences: beautiful surroundings, vibrant neighborhoods, and enough room to relax and entertain. When it comes to advising your cl… Continue reading →

Redfin introduces new ‘Redfin Premier’ service for luxury homesellers

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Aimed at sellers of properties worth $1 million or more, Redfin Premier offers full-service marketing with an international reach. Continue reading →

Home prices in November climbed nearly 6% year-over-year

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U.S. home prices rose 0.4 percent from October to November and 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

As Hurricane Lane swirls toward Hawaii, total damage to homes could top $8 billion: CoreLogic

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Hurricane Lane is set to cause as much as $8 billion in home damages in Hawaii, the property analytics provider CoreLogic reports. Continue reading →