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Pets Influence Many Older Homeowners’ Real Estate, Decorating Choices
Source: AARP --- Many pet owners are thinking of their animals when they plan home renovations, do some redecorating or even shop for a new place to live. About 7 of 10 boomers and Gen Xers — generations that together now range in age from their 40s to their mid-70s —...
15 Simple Ways To ‘Test Out’ Real Estate Investing
Source: Forbes --- As an aspiring investor in the real estate industry, you might be hesitant to commit to your first investment. You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket, especially right away. There are many factors to consider before investing in a...
Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Behnke most recently served as regional manager for the company’s east region. Continue Reading Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Fitch Ratings Downgrades REIT Sector to ‘Deteriorating’
Fitch predicted the U.S. economy will go into a recession, most likely late in the year. Continue Reading Fitch Ratings Downgrades REIT Sector to ‘Deteriorating’
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Washington Needs an Infusion of Ayn Rand
As Ayn Rand remarked, “You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.” Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Washington Needs an Infusion of Ayn Rand
Rihanna Lists Beverly Hills Property for $10.5 Million
The half-acre property features a 5,100-square-foot mansion built in 1939 that includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Continue Reading Rihanna Lists Beverly Hills Property for $10.5 Million
Survey: 43% of Americans No Longer Sure If or When They Will Buy a Home
56% of millennial and Gen Z respondents felt buying a home is more out of reach for them compared to their parents’ generation. Continue Reading Survey: 43% of Americans No Longer Sure If or When They Will Buy a Home
Affordable Homeownership Strangled by Tighter Credit, Low Inventory
“In a sense, the gridlocked housing market has been feeding on itself,” said Black Knight Vice President of Enterprise Research Andy Walden. Continue Reading Affordable Homeownership Strangled by Tighter Credit, Low Inventory
C-Suite Shake-ups at loanDepot
President and CEO Frank Martell said the changes will “streamline our business and position loanDepot for long-term growth and success.” Continue Reading C-Suite Shake-ups at loanDepot
More Than Half of Americans Report Local Retail Crime is Rising
51% of Americans said law enforcement and the courts were too lenient on those who loot and shoplift from stores. Continue Reading More Than Half of Americans Report Local Retail Crime is Rising
AirBNB Sues NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules, Calling Them a ‘De Facto Ban’
“These restrictions are punitive and burdensome,” said Theo Yedinsky, Airbnb’s global policy director. Continue Reading AirBNB Sues NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules, Calling Them a ‘De Facto Ban’
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 29-June 2
Elon Musk talks real estate, tenant pulls a fast one on his trusting landlord and a historic theater gets a new lease on life. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 29-June 2













