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Seven secrets about Santa Ynez Valley real estate market
Source: Santa Barbara News-Press --- Here are seven reasons why people want to live in the Santa Ynez Valley: 1. Value. It is less expensive than Santa Barbara and only 30 miles away. Nearly everyone lives in the Santa Ynez Valley by choice when many could live...
Real estate isn’t an alternative — it’s a core investment
Source: Investment News --- You can hardly browse or tune into the financial news without real estate being presented as an “alternative” investment. And yes, real estate has unique investment characteristics that set it apart from asset classes like stocks and bonds....
LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
The property’s last owner was financier Gary Winnick, who acquired it in 2000 for $94 million. Continue Reading LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
“All five of the major property types saw increases in their respective delinquency rates,” said Vivek Denkanikotte, research associate. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
The brokerage has focused on the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland since 2011. Continue Reading DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
“This acquisition positions ECGI to bridge the gap between traditional mortgage lending and next-generation financial technology,” said Jamie Steigerwald, president of ECGI Holdings. Continue Reading ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
“We expect these acquisitions to be highly desirable homeownership options that will also add value for unitholders,” said President and CEO Kurt Keeney. Continue Reading Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt will add Venmo to its existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card. Continue Reading Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options












