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Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87

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Didion’s writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today. Continue reading →

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

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Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading →

Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk

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Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world. Continue reading →

RentSpree debuts new tenant payment tool Rent Payment

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Dubbed “Rent Payment,” the new tool is free for landlords and managers and is meant to be easier and more secure than conventional payment methods. Continue reading →

Los Angeles wants to ban iBuying

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Amid an ongoing housing shortage and rapid price appreciation, Los Angeles city lawmakers are now searching for ways to thwart iBuyers in their city. Continue reading →

Encryption, inequality and ‘Zero DOM’: 6 pocket listing takeaways

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Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear. Continue reading →

Mauricio and Alexia Umansky dish on keeping real estate in the family

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The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky and his daughter Alexia work together in Los Angeles. Doing so comes with challenges but also unique opportunities. Continue reading →

Rent growth catching up to home price increases in major cities

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In 2021, East Coast rents made steady gains while West Coast rents remained stilted — until recently, a new report released Tuesday from Zumper reveals. Continue reading →

Dream home? Freddy Krueger’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ haunt hits market

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The Los Angeles home, whose now-iconic facade was featured in the 1984 horror flick, is on the market through Halloween. Continue reading →

Real estate heir Robert Durst gets life in prison for friend’s murder

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Durst, whose case was made famous in the HBO miniseries “The Jinx,” will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering Susan Berman in 2000. Continue reading →