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FARM: Painlessly painting your home’s exterior
Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Download the Personalization Instructions Download the PDF Template Download ...
Buying a House As-Is? Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re shopping for a home, you may come across properties listed “as-is.” This means the seller isn’t making repairs or offering credits for defects and the buyer must be willing to accept the home exactly as it currently is. ...
More on Oceanwide Plaza
The Real Deal reported in early April that an offer connected to Sean Burton’s Cityview was becoming a backup of sorts in the Oceanwide Plaza bankruptcy sale.Fast forward to late May and it looks as though Cityview might be moving to the fore...
‘Kafkaesque’: One man’s struggle to build a hillside home in L.A.
Andri Luescher isn’t complaining. He’s just tired.In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four. He still hasn’t broken ground.For the last few ...
Rent-to-buy alternatives | firsttuesday Journal
https://journal.firsttuesday.us/wp-content/uploads/ElevenLabs_LH_Rent-to-buy_alternatives….mp3Why this article is important: Tenants, driven by FOMO and lack of cost comparison for renting versus owning the same or similar property, conside...
Minnesota First-Time Home Buyer | Assistance Programs 2026
Key Takeaways Minnesota offers many programs that can lower your upfront costs and make buying more accessible, especially for first-time buyers. Most assistance programs require education, income limits and buying a primary residence. D...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sues Jona Rechnitz
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing his scandal-plagued former buddy and investment manager Jona Rechnitz, claiming Rechnitz gained his trust and then diverted $175 million from the champion boxer.Mayweather alleges that Rechnitz orchestrated a multi...
Selling a Fixer-Upper: A Guide for a Quick Sale
Whether you’re moving on from a historic home in New Orleans or a charming but outdated house in Seattle, selling a fixer-upper isn’t always straightforward. That said, it can be a smart and strategic move when handled correctly. Whet...
