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How to Recognize a Good Real Estate Agent
Source: Digital Journal --- Are you wondering how to recognize a good real estate agent? Here are some signs to look for. A good real estate agent should be personable, have a positive attitude, and be interested in helping you. The following are some traits to look...
Should You Rent Now or Wait Until the Fall?
Source: New York Times --- In the past, the conventional wisdom for renters this time of year has been to sit tight for a few weeks. But this is not a normal market. Q: Our 25-year-old daughter lives in a rental with roommates in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia....
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
The component measuring sales expectations in the next six months rose to its highest level since April 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
GOP Lawmakers Warn Biden Agencies to Stop ‘Partisan Rulemakings’ Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
The current and incoming chairmen of the House Financial Services Committee sent letters to financial regulatory agencies within the Biden administration warning them about last-minute “finalizing partisan rulemakings” ahead of the arrival of the Trump administration....
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Deal with Underperformers?
Editor Phil Hall opines about salespeople with no talent or aptitude for selling. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Deal with Underperformers?
‘The View’ Slams New Real Estate Platform That Identifies How Prospective Neighbors Voted
Ana Navarro brought a Trump reference into the talk by declaring, “Well I would avoid Palm Beach for the moment, if I were you.” Continue Reading ‘The View’ Slams New Real Estate Platform That Identifies How Prospective Neighbors Voted
RE/MAX: November Home Sales Up 6.3% Year-Over-Year
November’s median sales price of $429,000 was up 5.7% from the $406,000 level set one year earlier. Continue Reading RE/MAX: November Home Sales Up 6.3% Year-Over-Year
Real Estate Group Sues to Halt NYC’s Ban on Broker Fees
If the REBNY lawsuit fails, the law will go into effect in June 2025. Continue Reading Real Estate Group Sues to Halt NYC’s Ban on Broker Fees
Florida Real Estate Agent Found Guilty of Not Paying Income Taxes for Five-Year Period
Sedita Charles Cayson did not file his federal taxes from 2017-2021. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Found Guilty of Not Paying Income Taxes for Five-Year Period
Real Estate Investor Sued for Non-Payment on $28 Million Artwork
Nanni Bassani Antivari has yet to pay for Jean Siméon Chardin’s 1760 painting “Cut Melon.” Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sued for Non-Payment on $28 Million Artwork
Megan Castleton Named Chief Credit Officer at Constructive Capital
Castleton was previously self-employed with her JWM Consulting Inc. firm. Continue Reading Megan Castleton Named Chief Credit Officer at Constructive Capital
The Evolution of Property Taxes in the United States: Origins, Purpose, and Reform Opportunities for Retirees
Publisher John G. Stevens observes that the need for property tax reform “is both urgent and attainable.” Continue Reading The Evolution of Property Taxes in the United States: Origins, Purpose, and Reform Opportunities for Retirees
