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Where it’s easiest to find a rental for less than $1,000
Housing is typically the biggest line item in a monthly budget, and since 2019, that line item has grown faster than incomes. Renters today would need to save 5% of their income for 8.7 years to amass a 10% down payment for a typical hom...
Mortgage leaders stress forward thinking
Mortgage execs advise lenders to embrace technology or risk falling behind Lenders were urged to embrace technology and adapt to a changing mortgage market at HousingWire‘s 2025 Mortgage Banking Summit. Experts warn that failing to evolve...
Tax bracket updates for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced new tax rates and standard deductions for 2026, adjusted for inflation by various CPI gauges.The new tax rates for income earned in 2026 are:10% for joint filers with incomes of $24,800 or le...
DOJ Indicts NY AG Letitia James In Mortgage Fraud Probe
A federal grand jury has indicted New York State Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations, as President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its pursuit of a political adversary.James was indicted on charges of bank...
Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell’s Former Palisades Home For Sale
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s former Pacific Palisades pad is set to hit the market Friday with an asking price nearly double what its current owners paid in 2017.The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 1417 Capri Drive spans 6,400 square fe...
Tax aspects advice | firsttuesday Journal
Why this matters: Tax aspects are basic to the sale or ownership of real estate. When applicable, income taxes have significant financial impact on sellers and buyers of real estate. This article explains how to offer tax advice when appropriat...
A Remarkably Untouched Park Slope Queen Anne With a Balcony
470 9th Street dates to 1882 and was lovingly restored. Photo: Compass/Niko Strbac/Real Estate Production Network ...
Fall Backyard Upgrades | Redfin
As we fully embrace the cozy arms of autumn, our outdoor spaces transform in the most amazing way. The warm vibes of fall make us want to soak up the great outdoors even more. And guess what? You don’t have to stop having outdoor fun ju...
