Real estate News
FARM: Shopping for a contractor
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Manhattan DA Takes Aim At Rental Scammers
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is cracking down on rental scammers — and the timing could be an opportunity for rental agents.Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 35-year-old man with identity theft and other crimes after he allegedl...
Home Sale Tax Timeline: What You Need To Know
If you’ve been wondering how long you have to buy a house after selling one to avoid a tax penalty, you’re dealing with a widely circulated, but outdated belief. The idea that you must purchase another home within a specified window a...
OC Office Loan Special Servicing
You won’t hear a lot about office woes in Orange County, but nowhere is perfect. The commercial mortgage-backed securities debt connected to an office park located in Westminster went to special servicing after the borrower defaulted on abou...
The Federal Reserve’s impact on mortgage rates
Why this matters: Current uncertainty comes from a unique balancing act done by the Fed to both reign in consumer inflation and bring down high interest rates. For real estate agents and brokers, both concerns affect clientele. High mortgage ra...
Real Estate Sort Of Changes Tune On Mamdani
After months of forecasting disaster, real estate responded to Zohran Mamdani’s election victory with a resounding shrug.Leading up to the election, industry players across sectors threw their money and their mouths behind the mayor-elect’s...
The Ultimate Home Buying Checklist In 15 Steps
Key takeaways: Get your finances in order early to know what you can afford. Find the right team – a great agent and lender make all the difference. Stay organized from preapproval to closing to make the process smoother. You’ve bee...
Floridians Feel the ‘Sunshine Squeeze’: Nearly 50% Want To Move Due To Affordability
Living in Florida is becoming punishingly unaffordable, and nearly half of the Sunshine State’s residents are now considering moving elsewhere, according to a new study. Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polli...
