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Multigenerational households are on the rise, according to new data

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 6, 2019 - 7:48 pm |May 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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Today, up to 41 percent of Americans who are buying a home are also considering accommodating a family member from another generation. Continue reading →

Vince Vaughn’s gated California estate hits the market

By Craig C. Rowe | May 6, 2019 - 6:46 pm |May 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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The star of ‘The Break Up’ is selling his California home for $6.9 million with help from Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates. Continue reading →

A real estate developer invites a homeless couple to live in his $4M mansion. Neighbors aren’t happy

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 6, 2019 - 4:05 pm |May 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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Greg Dunston and Marie Mckinzie lived on Oakland streets for 10 years before a real estate developer offered to help. Continue reading →

Construction jobs gap is holding back housing starts: NAR study

By Patrick Kearns | May 6, 2019 - 2:15 pm |May 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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Construction jobs remain below pre-recession levels — and the employment gap is dragging down housing starts, according to a new study from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

263,000 US jobs added in April — including 80K in real estate

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 3, 2019 - 3:58 pm |May 3, 2019 Uncategorized

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The economy surpassed all expectations in April with employment across the country bolstered by 263,000 new jobs, including tens of thousands in the real estate industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading →

Broker accused of bribery scheme involving sex worker

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 3, 2019 - 3:02 pm |May 3, 2019 Uncategorized

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A lawsuit filed against a broker from Winick Realty Group claims he deceived a sex worker by offering to prevent her eviction in exchange for her services. Continue reading →

RE/MAX beats estimates with $71.2M revenue in Q1 2019

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 2, 2019 - 8:38 pm |May 2, 2019 Uncategorized

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RE/MAX blew analysts’ expectations out of the water Thursday, reporting $71.2 million in revenue during the first three months of 2019. Continue reading →

Real estate executive pleads guilty to home flipping fraud, faces 200 years in prison

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 2, 2019 - 7:24 pm |May 2, 2019 Uncategorized

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The owner of a Los Angeles real estate firm pleaded guilty to running a home flipping scheme that scammed 25 victims out of $2 million. Continue reading →

Feds want looser data reporting regulations for smaller lenders

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 2, 2019 - 6:46 pm |May 2, 2019 Uncategorized

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Federal regulators on Thursday proposed loosening the data reporting requirements that smaller lenders face when making certain types of home loans. Continue reading →

A home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright is up for sale for $540K

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 2, 2019 - 1:27 pm |May 2, 2019 Uncategorized

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For those not lucky enough to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright home, a property inspired by the iconic architect is on the market for $540,000. Continue reading →