Real Estate News & Insights
William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
The property, which was listed as a historic site by the City of Palm Springs in 2018, last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million. Continue Reading William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
The rebates would be administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase
Source: Realtor --- In today’s aggressive housing market, it’s crucial to get a leg up on the competition and to take advantage of all options available when it comes to financial aid. For Native American homebuyers, there are several lending programs to help secure...
A housing bubble is on everyone’s mind right now — here’s what it is and how to know if the US is in one
Source: Business Insider --- You may have heard, the US housing market is booming. But booms often end in a bust, and the housing situation across the country has led experts to debate the possibility of the whole market imploding. As the number of homes available...
Metro Atlanta’s housing surge could drive up property taxes
Source: 11 Alive --- COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Metro Atlanta's booming housing market could result in higher property taxes, experts say. Even those not in the market to buy a home could see higher rents due to landlords having to pay more in taxes. A lot has changed in the...
A blockchain real estate Q&A: Todd Tramonte, real estate marketer and broker, talks about the intersection of land titles and technology
Source: WFAA --- DALLAS — On this week's episode of Y'all-itics, we spoke with a number of experts in the field of blockchain real estate in an effort to try and wrap our heads around the concept. One of our interview subjects was Todd Tramonte, one of Texas’ leading...
‘Outbid on 3 Houses!’ Doc’s Nightmare in Crazy Housing Market
Source: Medscape --- After more than a decade of moving because of medical school, residencies, and international fellowships, Abhi Kole, MD, PhD, is ready to put down roots. But he's learning that buying a house in today's housing market is easier said than done. In...
Canada to Ban Foreigners From Buying Homes as Prices Soar
Bloomberg--- Canada will ban most foreigners from buying homes for two years and provide billions of dollars to spur construction activity in an attempt to cool off a surging real-estate market. The measures will be contained in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s...
Bill would ban so-called real estate love letters in Rhode Island
Source: 10 WJAR--- They are known as love letters -- emotional and personal appeals to homeowners from prospective buyers hoping for a leg up in a hot housing market. State Rep. Terri Cortvriend, D-Middtown, has proposed a bill to ban them as a way to improve equity....
Only Two Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million; Real Estate Prices Doubled In Last 18 Months
Source: Cowboy State Daily --- Real estate prices have more than doubled in Teton County in the past 18 months and properties selling for less than $1 million are increasingly rare in the county’s limited housing inventory, according to a report by a Jackson real...
There Are 9,000 Real Estate Agents in the Portland Area. Are You Next?
Source: Portland Monthly --- In an industry where there’s no cap to how much you can earn, there’s bound to be a lot of competition—who wouldn’t jostle for a chance to make it big in real estate? That’s especially true in a city like Portland, with housing inventory...
Manhattan residential real estate sales hit a record $7.3 billion in the first quarter
Source: CNBC --- Manhattan residential real estate sales topped $7 billion in the first quarter, marking the strongest-ever start to a year as the market shows no signs of slowing, according to new sales data. There were 3,585 sales in the first quarter, the highest...
