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Nonperformance Excused by Tardy Delivery
What the final episode of this series depicts: The seller’s failure to timely deliver documents excuses the buyer’s concurrent obligation to fund esc...
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Sells L.A. Trophy Estate for $13 Million
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has secured a buyer for his hilltop Los Angeles estate—just four months after listing the "resort quality" dwelling for $14.99 million. Chapek, 66, who served as CEO of the Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022, p...
Best Golf Course Communities in South Orange County
The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC New on previewochomes.com — South Orange County Now Live: Golf Course Living in South Orange County, Your One-Stop Page for Pelican Hill, Monarch Beach & Beyond ...
DRE Bulletin Digest: Winter 2026
https://journal.firsttuesday.us/wp-content/uploads/Audio-DRE_Bulletin_Winter_26.mp3Why this matters: The Winter 2026 Real Estate Bulletin lays out the California Department of Real Estate’s (DRE’s) expectations for ethical conduct by its ...
Why They Move and Where They Stand in 2026
See today's mortgage rates. Start here 🎧 Listen to this article (22 min) A complete guide to how mortgage rates work, what moves them, and where they stand right now. Quick take. Mortgage rates do not come from one place. T...
How Homeownership Fits Into Financial Independence
For many people, owning a home represents stability, comfort, and a place to build a life. But if your goal is financial independence – having enough income from investments or savings to live life on your terms – how does homeownersh...
The ‘Exit Tax’ That Can Make Vacant Homes Worth Holding
In a normal market, an empty home is a wasting asset: Equity sits trapped, no rent comes in, and the owner keeps paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and fees. But the math has started to bend the other way in some markets,...
Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List
The Aaronson Group Luxury Coastal Real Estate – OC Seller Strategy — Coastal Orange County Preparing Your Home for Sale: What to Do and What Not to Do Before You List When should I start preparing my coastal OC ...
