Reporter: D. Ong

'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.

New Storm In California May Push State's Snowpack Past Record High

'Powder Mountain To Undergo $20M Renovation, Will Include Four New Lifts and Semi-Private Model

Powder Mountain, the nation's largest ski resort, will see changes amounting to $20 million to its lift infrastructure and organizational model in an effort to reduce crowds and generate income.

'National Housing Affordability Fell in October Amid Soaring Mortgage Payments

The housing affordability index fell to 91.4 in October from 99.0 a year prior.

EDITOR'S PICKS

'5 Mistakes To Avoid While Doing a Home Renovation

Home renovation projects can increase costs and lead to damages if not approached carefully. Here are five common home renovation mistakes to avoid to ensure a successful project.

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'3 Low-Risk Real Estate Investments

Real estate investing is not entirely risk-free, even for seasoned investors. However, there are several low-risk investment strategies particularly suited for beginners.

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'Real Estate 101: How To Write Listing Descriptions That Sell

Are you planning on selling your home? Here's how you could write property descriptions that entice buyers.

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'California Home Sellers Sue NAR, Brokerages Over Inflating Commissions

A group of California home sellers are suing the NAR and several national brokerages for allegedly artificially inflating the commissions paid to buyer-side brokers.

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'Wells Fargo Among Banks Caught in Mortgage Pricing Discrimination Investigation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into how mortgage bankers used pricing exceptions in 2022.

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'Empire State Building: 3 Wild Facts About Historic Skyscraper

Built in 1931, the Empire State Building is a historic landmark with a fascinating history. Here are three wild facts about the iconic skyscraper.

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'3 Ways To Use ChatGPT for Real Estate

While there are limits to what ChatGPT can do, this AI tool can help real estate agents create content and perform competitor analysis. Here's three ways to use ChatGPT in the real estate industry.

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'5 Key Things To Consider Before Building a New House

If you're considering building your home, here are some things to consider to ensure the construction process goes smoothly.

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'Building a House? Here’s How Much It Could Cost in 2024

If you're considering building a house from the ground up, here are some of the costs associated with home construction to be aware of.

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'4 Common Risks Of House Hacking

There are several common pitfalls of house hacking that may rack up expenses. Here are four you should know if you're considering renting out portions of your home.

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'Billionaire Homes: Take a Look at Mark Zuckerberg's $59 Million Mansion

Mark Zuckerberg's $59 million estate in Lake Tahoe, California, features 20th-century mansions and private docks.

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'Real Estate Problem? Why Agents Are Struggling To Pay Office Rents

The rent delinquency rate among real estate agents rose to 45% in November, up from 40% in October.

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