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How to Refinance an Inherited Property to Buy Out Heirs
Key Insights The “buying out” concept: This process involves one heir taking out a new mortgage to pay the other heirs their share of the home’s equity. Appraisals are essential: You cannot determine a fair buyout price without a p...
Have Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power?
For decades, fame seemed to be the only guarantee for a quick, splashy, and profitable home sale. A celebrity's ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.But in re...
Real Estate Calls for End to Status Quo with Next LA Mayor
The Agency’s Zach Goldsmith was born in England and came to Los Angeles when he was three.His father was inspired by Hollywood lore of American cars and gun-toting cowboys played by Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. The economy was better and so...
10 biggest benefits to VA home loans in 2026
The VA loan: Better than FHA and conventional loans? There is a “right program” for every mortgage borrower, but for many, the VA loan stands apart for its combination of low rates, lenient underwriting, and secondary benefits. Backe...
What You Missed at the NYC Real Estate Forum
If you weren’t at The Real Deal’s NYC Real Estate Forum this week, you missed out. If you were there, then it’s a great time to reflect on the year’s most pivotal real estate gathering.Let’s run through the highlights:Jeff Blau recomm...
What Happens When Homes Don’t Sell?
For many homeowners, the process of selling a house is filled with anticipation. However, when that Redfin “for sale” sign stays on the lawn longer than expected, the excitement can quickly turn into uncertainty. Across the country, m...
Fortune 500 CEO Lists His Double-Sized ‘Estate In the Sky’ for $20 Million
The St. Regis Bal Harbour is well known for its very exclusive, very chic private residences, with water views for miles and ultra luxury amenities. But one particular unit inside this elite Florida property stands out above them all.The owner ...
Bill Witte’s Matt Mahan Donations
William Witte just gave Matt Mahan more money. The Related California chairman emeritus donated another $10,000 to Mahan’s California governor campaign. Witte has doled out $20,000 on his latest choice for governor. (He gave to Antonio Villar...
