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Vacation real estate could feel impact of eviction moratorium

Vacation real estate could feel impact of eviction moratorium

Source: Fox --- As the month of July comes to a near close, so too will the nationwide eviction moratorium. The moratorium was extended for a month to help millions of tenants unable to make rent payments. But there’s a certain trend ahead of the closing. “It’s just...

Real Estate newsletter: A billionaire buyer revealed

Real Estate newsletter: A billionaire buyer revealed

Source: Los Angeles Times --- Welcome back to the Real Estate newsletter, which arrives on the heels of a mystery being solved. Reporters and readers alike have been trying to figure out who paid $25 million for San Marino’s famed USC presidential mansion, and records...

REAL ESTATE LOGIC – THIS MARKET IS BANANAS

REAL ESTATE LOGIC – THIS MARKET IS BANANAS

Source: Positively Naperville --- If you have been paying attention to the real estate market this spring you have noticed that we have a major shortage of inventory and with historically low interest rates, it has been a very strong “sellers” market. As a full time...

Meet Greater Hartford’s Top 25 Real Estate Power Players

Meet Greater Hartford’s Top 25 Real Estate Power Players

Source: Hartford Business --- The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the commercial real estate industry, propelling some sectors, like warehouse and distribution,and dealing setbacks to others, including office space. Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty,...

The always-evolving real estate market

The always-evolving real estate market

Source: Amisun --- Not everyone wants to own a home of their own. Those of us who have always owned rather than rented understand the challenges faced in ownership, whether you’re in a single-family home or a condo. I know the feeling; there have been many days when I...

Was Real Estate the Real Cause of the American Revolution?

Was Real Estate the Real Cause of the American Revolution?

Source:Ris Media --- For centuries, historians have debated whether the American Revolution was driven more by ideas or economics. I’m fully in the “ideas” camp, but it would be disingenuous to believe that an economic crisis doesn’t lead to grandiose ideas....

The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents?

The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents?

Source: Housing Wire --- The following Q&A comes from the HW+ exclusive Slack channel, where HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake answered questions about his latest coverage on the impact of the DOJ’s decision and how the industry is gearing up...

Can You Beat a Seller’s Market by Buying a Short Sale Home?

Can You Beat a Seller’s Market by Buying a Short Sale Home?

Source: Credible --- Faced with a booming housing market, rising home prices, and stiff competition from other buyers, you may wonder if buying a short sale home is a good way to pay less for a house. In March 2021, one out of every 11,396 homes were in some stage of...