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Oppenheim Group To Offer Free Real Estate Assistance To Families Displaced By LA Wildfires: 'We Will Help You Find A Place'
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US Housing Affordability Unlikely To Improve Until Prices Fall 40%, Wages Increase 70%: Expert
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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Montecito Mansion Now Valued At $29M
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US Housing Supply Hit Four-Year High - But Only Because Homes Are Failing To Find Buyers
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., which has reopened almost all of its global office spaces, sees that demand for office space will rise as workers return under a new normal, Bloomberg reports. 
Vornado Looking to Sell Property Co-Owned by Trump Organization
New York-based Vornado Realty Trust is looking to sell its 70 percent interest in the two office towers — one in San Francisco and another in Manhattan, Bloomberg reports. 
Is Your City Among the Top 50 Safest Cities in Texas?
According to a recent survey, 16 percent of people in Texas have experienced a violent crime in the last 12 months, while almost half of the respondents felt concerned about their safety. The survey also revealed that all of Texas' 50 safest cities reported lower than state and national violent crime rates. 
What Characteristics Does a Successful Real Estate Investor Have?
Being a real estate investor isn't the typical nine to five job. There will be lots of hiccups that will come along the way that may discourage aspirers. But if you share these characteristics with some of the world's greatest real estate investors, you may just be the next big name in real estate. 
Here's How to Hang Wallpaper Like a Pro
While putting up wallpaper has nothing to do with rocket science, newbies to the job can have trouble putting up a seamless and presentable result. Here are a few tips on how you can achieve it without hiring an actual expert. 
Showcase Your House Securely With These Realtor Lock Boxes
Having the owner hanging around the house during the viewing will be a total damper. This is one of the reasons why a lockbox is an essential tool for real estate agents. 
Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before Moving In
So, you've finally found that perfect apartment you'll call home and are ready to move in. However, before you rush into signing the dotted line of your lease agreement, there are a few more things to keep in mind. For example, you'll want to make sure your landlord and you are on the same page about some ground rules. More often than not, people tend to brush over the topics or, even worse, not even know what to ask. With this in mind, we've created a guide to help you come up with questions to ask your landlord and come to a mutual agreement. 
5 Things a Real Estate Agent May Not Tell You
Real estate agents, no doubt, play a crucial role in a successful real estate transaction. While the real estate industry is teeming with top-notch professional agents, there are still those that are not at par. Here are some important things you need to know before you consider hiring a real estate professional. 
Need an Excuse? Here Are Some Chores You Only Have to Do Once a Year
Household chores are something we do on a regular basis. We usually have a long household to-do-list that needs to be done every day or during the weekends. While most of these household chores are exhausting and strenuous, there are actually some household tasks you can do once a year. 
Real Estate Books for Dummies and Beginners
To be involved in real estate entails a lot of getting acquainted with concepts and terminologies. And it can be a bit of an overwhelming process, especially for those who don't have a well-versed professional to guide them. Reading an excellent real estate book for beginners, however, is a good starting point.
