Wednesday, 01 January 2025

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Kanye West Announces Plans To Build His Own City in the Middle East Amid Financial Woes

Kanye West, who goes by the moniker Ye, announced plans to build the 100,000-acre city of DROAM in the Middle East.
5 Safest Cities To Live in the US

If you are planning on relocating, here are five of the safest cities in the United States where low crime rates contribute to a better quality of life.
5 Most Dangerous Cities To Live in the US

Some cities in the United States stand out for their high crime rates. Here are five of the most dangerous cities in the country.
A 2024 Checklist and Tips on Moving Out of State

If you are planning on relocating to a new state soon, here is a comprehensive checklist to help you navigate the process.
White House To Review a Long-Awaited Rule Targeting Money Laundering in Real Estate

The new rule is expected to require real estate professionals to report the identities of beneficial owners those buying real estate using cash.
Existing Home Sales Climb Slightly in November, Ending Five-Month Decline: NAR

The total number of existing home sales reached 0.8% in November, climbing the most in the Midwest and South.
Home Staging: 5 Tips To Sell Your Home Fast

While most home sellers hire stagers to help draw in buyers, it is a process you can do on your own. If you're wondering how to best stage your home to help it sell fast, here are our top tips.
Are You Relocating? 3 Important Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent

Relocating to a new city is a significant life change that involves many decisions. To help ensure a smooth relocating experience, here are some questions to ask a real estate agent.
6 Common Real Estate Myths Debunked

To help you navigate the real estate landscape more effectively, and avoid missing opportunities, we are debunking six of the most common real estate myths.
5 Top Renting Tips for First-Time Tenants: What You Need to Know

Renting your first home can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the terms and conditions. Here are five top renting tips to get you started on your rental journey.
Unaffordable Rent, Housing Costs, and Evictions Linked To Premature Death: Princeton Study

Individuals who allocated 50% of their income toward rent in 2000 were 9% more likely to die a premature death over the next 20 years, the study found.
Commercial Real Estate Facing Potential $480 Billion Decline in 2024: Research

Property values in the commercial real estate market are expected to fall 10% in 2024 after already losing 11% this year.
LeBron James' Home: Take a Look at Lakers Star's $23 Million LA Mansion

Acquired in 2017, the basketball star's $23 million mansion spans more than 15,000 square feet and features amenities such as an "auto gallery" and a cigar room with air purifying technology.
Rent Expected To Drop In Several US Cities in 2024: Report

At least 55 out of 100 cities analyzed by Zumper have seen rent prices drop by a tenth of a percent since last year.
Prominent Mortgage and Loan Company Hit With Cyberattack, Breach Impacted 14 Million People

The hackers obtained the names, home addresses, birth dates, phone numbers, social security numbers, and bank account numbers of customers.
Seattle Startup Announces More Job Cuts Amid a Cooling Real Estate Market

Flyhomes said the layoffs are part of an effort to restructure the business amid a "rapidly evolving real estate market."
Home Selling 101: Here's Why Your House for Sale Should Have a Virtual Tour

Virtual home tours use cutting-edge technology to allow prospective buyers to visualize any space, helping them foster a connection to the home early on in the process.
US Housing Market Predictions: Expert Reveals When Homes Will Be Affordable Again

Experts predict home prices may fall in certain areas of the country in 2024 if the housing inventory improves.
Cincinnati Apartment Complex Owner Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Fraud

Boruch "Barry" Drillman conspired with at least four other individuals in a $165 million mortgage fraud scheme.
Fast-Growing Real Estate Firm eXp Realty Named in New Sexual Assault and Misconduct Lawsuit

In a new lawsuit, a woman claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted by two of the brokerage firm's most prominent agents.
This 5-Acre Carribean Island Is on Sale at a Price More Affordable Than a Home in the US

The five-acre island is listed for only $475,000. In comparison, the median home sale price in Florida is $712,000.
Billionaire Homes: Take a Look at Warren Buffet's $31,500 House

Buffett still lives in a mansion he bought in 1958 despite having a net worth of $119 billion. Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Blockchain Technology in Real Estate: 3 Ways It's Changing the Industry

Blockchain technology revolutionized the real estate industry by improving processes in asset leasing, purchase and sale, and property management. Here's how it does that.
Looking for a Real Estate Agent? Here Are 5 Red Flags You Should Watch Out For

Hiring the right real estate agent is crucial to ensuring that your transactions go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. If you're looking for agents to work with, here are some red flags to watch out for.
Largest Credit Union in the US Rejected Over Half of Its Black Mortgage Applicants: Report

Less than 50% of new conventional home purchase mortgage applications from Black borrowers were rejected in 2022, an analysis found.
Real Estate Guide: Here's When You Should NOT Sell Your Home

Deciding to sell your home is important. However, it is also equally important to know when not to sell your home to avoid financial loss or regret. Here are some scenarios when holding off on a sale is the best option.
These 3 States Are the Most Vulnerable to a Housing Crash: Report

Counties that are most at risk of another housing crash had higher unemployment rates and a higher percentage of homeowners who have received foreclosure notices.
San Diego: 3 Reasons It Can Be a Top Real Estate Market in 2024

Danielle Hale, a chief economist at Realtor.com, forecasted that San Diego could become the top real estate market in 2024 should mortgage rates continue to dip.
Billionaire Homes: Take a Look at Bernard Arnault’s $200 Million Mansion

Arnault's $200 million mansion in Paris has been featured in a number of magazines and TV shows.
White House Calls for Improvements on Housing Affordability, Pushes for Tax Incentives

The White House is calling for more strategies to improve housing affordability after the index plunged to 91.4 in October.

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