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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
Many agents earn through commissions as a percentage of the selling price of the home. The commission split, however, depends on the arrangement they have with their sponsoring broker. 
How to Make Your Kitchen Safe for Kids
The kitchen has always been thought of as a place that should be off-limits to children, for obvious reasons. But just because the kitchen is not an ideal place for children to be wandering around, it doesn’t mean you would have to keep your kids out of the kitchen forever. 
OJO Labs Raises $62.5-Million, Acquires a Home Listing Website (3rd Company in 2 Years)
OJO Labs announced that it had closed Series D funding round and raised $62.5-million, and acquired California-based home listing site Movoto. 
Asset Management Company Says That Demand for Office Spaces Will Rise Under New Normal
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.
