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Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
County appraisers estimate the parcel is worth more than $67 million. Continue Reading Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
The company is currently running a pilot program in New York City. Continue Reading Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
Metaverse Land Prices Mirror Real-World Real Estate as Investors Flock to Virtual Worlds
Source: PYMNTS --- Thinking about building a club or a casino or a virtual storefront in the metaverse? Better talk to a broker, because at least some of that augmented reality (AR) land is priced through the roof. On Tuesday (Nov. 23) Reuters reported that Tokens.com...
This $2.4M virtual land deal is largest ever for digital real estate
Source: The Real Deal --- The burgeoning digital real estate market is heating up. A virtual “estate” in Decentraland, one of the two dominant metaverses, changed hands on Nov. 23 for a record sum — the equivalent of $2.4 million at the time. Tokens.com Corp., via its...
A housing crisis in China would look nothing like what’s happening in the US — it could wipe out entire families instead of one generation
Source: Business Insider --- It's not a great time to be a millennial trying to buy a home. Millennials are supposed to be in their prime homebuying years right now, but instead, they're priced out of urban markets and facing the prospect of renting forever. "Due to...
How Do Crypto Profits Impact The Housing Market? An Informal Report
Source: News BTC --- Is the housing market in a bubble? Is the cryptocurrency party about to blow up? This informal study is fascinating because it doesn’t come from the crypto world. The author, Rick Palacios Jr., is the Director of Research at John Burns Real Estate...
4 Trends That Could Upend The U.S. Housing Market
Source: Seeking Alpha --- In the previous blog, we shared that the COVID-driven homebuying surge has waned. Could things get worse? Let's take a look. Fewer customers for single family homes Contrary to popular belief, the COVID lockdowns had a negative impact on...
Hot housing market expected to stick around through holidays
Source: ABC 15--- Arizona's red hot real estate trend looks like it will continue through the holiday season. Traditionally, a slower time of year for home sales, conventional wisdom suggests sellers wait until the new year to list their property. But this year,...
With rising inflation and a hot housing market, here’s what you need to know about buying a home right now
Source: CNBC --- Higher prices are almost everywhere. Americans are paying more these days for products like food and gasoline, thanks to rising inflation. Of course, this rising inflation will also impact the cost of buying a new home. “With inflation rising so...
Not just prices: How else the housing market has changed
Source: WTOP News--- The National Association of Realtors has released a years’ worth of research on how the housing market has changed — and the answer is a lot. Aside from skyrocketing prices, stiff competition among potential buyers and a record speed at which...
Mortgage assistance program available for North Las Vegas homeowners
Source: Fox 5 --- A non-profit organization is offering to help catch families or individuals up on up to 6 months of mortgage back payments or future payments. Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) said $300,000 of aid is available. Housing Director Rumaldo Chaidez, said...
I want to refinance my mortgage, but I’m about to turn 70. Is it wise to refinance at my time of life?
Source: Market Watch --- Dear MarketWatch, I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the end of the month. I’ve been offered a cash out refinance loan and need to decide whether to take a 15- or 30-year loan. My monthly obligation...
