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11 Creative Ways to Market A House For Sale
When selling a home, first impressions matter. But in today’s crowded housing market, a polished listing on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) may not be enough to tip the scales in your favor. Today’s buyers are tech-savvy, lifestyle...
Government shutdown threatens thousands of Florida home sales
The federal government shutdown has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program, putting thousands of real estate transactions at risk. Industry leaders warn the halt could derail about 1,400 home sales daily across more than 22,000 com...
Suburban, Rural Areas Tell Differing Wildfire Stories
It’s been eight months since the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires ripped through the Greater Los Angeles region, and if other parts of California scarred by fires are any indication, the communities that will reemerge from the ashes will be l...
Almost no one is building new apartments in Los Angeles. Here’s why
Los Angeles developer Cliff Goldstein just completed a plush new apartment complex on the Westside, but that’s the last one he’s going to build for the foreseeable future.Even though demand for housing in the region is red hot, many people...
Letter to the Editor: My tenant is late on rent. How many days need to pass before I can file an unlawful detainer action?
Why this matters: Unlawful detainer (UD) actions are terminal events for occupants who do not pay delinquent rent and then do not vacate when served the proper notice(s). Residential properties are grouped as either Tenant Protection Act (TPA)-...
What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see ...
Legion Nabs $155M Construction Loan for West Chelsea Condos
Victor Sigoura’s Legion Investment Group is moving quickly on a coveted West Chelsea development site. The latest piece of the puzzle: a $155 million construction loan from Eldridge Real Estate Credit, the real estate investing arm of Eldrid...
Is it Harder to Sell a House With a Pool?
Is it harder to sell a house with a pool? Selling a house with a pool can be either an advantage or a challenge depending on factors like location, buyer preferences, and the pool’s condition. In warmer climates or neighborhoods...
