Real estate News
Beverly Hills 100% Affordable Senior Project Moves Ahead
An all-affordable senior housing complex in Beverly Hills is a step closer to becoming reality.The City of Beverly Hills voted Wednesday to enter into a one-year exclusive negotiation agreement with nonprofit developer West Hollywood Community ...
Crystal Hudson Backtracks On Real Estate Donations
Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson appears to have been caught with real estate cash.A leading contender in the New York City Council speaker race, Hudson took campaign cash from real estate players while publicly pledging not to, the New Yo...
How Much Is Earnest Money in Texas?
Key takeaways: If you’re buying a home in Texas, you’ve probably heard the term earnest money, the deposit that shows a seller you’re serious about your offer. In most cases, earnest money in Texas ranges from 1% to 3% of the hom...
In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%
Los Angeles strengthened its rent stabilization law for the first time in 40 years Wednesday, setting a 4% ceiling on annual rent increases for a massive portion of the city’s housing stock. The historic vote by the L.A. City Council will he...
DRE warns of email hackers committing wire fraud
Why this article matters: With its singular role in the industry, the DRE outlines the most common types of fraud experienced in the California real estate market.Real estate fraud gone electronicIn a recent consumer alert, the California Depar...
EXCLUSIVE: Brittany Cartwright Reveals She Had To Be ‘Lifted Up the Stairs’ of Her L.A. Home After Extreme ‘Mommy Makeover’ Surgery
“The Valley” star Brittany Cartwright is back on her feet after undergoing an extensive “mommy makeover” surgery—and she has now revealed that her road to recovery started with some very difficult and painful steps inside her Los Ange...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Inks Coldwell Franchise Deal
Anywhere Real Estate’s Coldwell Banker brand just expanded its Southern California presence in a big way.Coldwell Banker Real Estate said Tuesday it entered into a franchise agreement to bring Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Proper...
‘Herd immunity’: A coastal community wants to become fireproof after the Palisades fire
Sunset Mesa, the scenic neighborhood tucked on a bluff between Malibu and Pacific Palisades, might never be the same in the wake of the Palisades fire.But resident Karen Martinez sees one potential change as a good thing.The January fire torch...
