Two Quebec real estate brokers have had their licenses suspended two months after they were accused of submitting bogus offers on homes. The body that governs the real estate industry, the Organism d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ), said Thursday it had to revoke the licenses of Christine Girouard and her spouse, Jonathan Dauphinais-Fortin,…
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What Can We Expect for the Second Half of This Year?
The road to home ownership has been difficult for many Americans in the last few months. Sticky inflation, soaring rates, which in turn are translating into ballooning mortgage rates, and short supply have left many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines. Housing Market 2023: Prices Are Now So High That Banks Are Losing Money on Mortgages…
ChatGPT Content Marketing Prompts: Easy Way to Make Your Content Stand Out
Content is king. And in the current digital world where information comes faster than ever, those who can leverage the latest technology to produce more gains are at a significant advantage. How to make quality content using ChatGPT? Here’s your how-to guide made easy! The Power of ChatGPT in Content Marketing ChatGPT is the AI…
Why Millennials Are Struggling To Buy Homes, Explained By A Realtor
Today, everything from a movie ticket to college tuition is more expensive than it was a few decades ago. And the wages aren’t rising as fast as the prices. Freddie Smith, a realtor from Orlando, Florida, says this is especially visible in the housing sector. Earlier this month, Smith released a TikTok video where he…
Inside the Cheapest Apartment for Sale in New York City
News that a studio recently became the cheapest apartment for sale in New York City is surely welcome to many in a city known for sky-high rents and even higher sale prices. Located at 89-00 170th Street #7E in Jamaica, Queens, the co-op unit hit the market on June 22nd for $80,000, reports the New…
Golfer Jeff Maggert Drives a Deal To Sell His Luxe $2.3M Texas Home
Jeff Maggertwho currently swings his clubs on the PGA Champions Tour, has found a buyer for his sizable home in The Woodlands, TX, about 30 miles north of Houston. Listed in May for $2.3 million, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home sold quickly in a mid-June deal. The sales price hasn’t been disclosed as of yet. The…
Home Sales to Slow, Prices to Fall, Says Realtor.com
Heading into the second half of 2023, the US housing market has yet to see the typical spring and summer boom, as limited inventory and high borrowing costs dampen the market. Mortgage rates are elevated, leading to low inventory as many potential buyers wait for rates to drop before looking for a new home. Would-be…
HUD Charges Landlord and Realtor with Disability Discrimination
HUD No. 23-142HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASEFridayJuly 14, 2023 HUD Charges Landlord and Realtor with Disability Discrimination WASHINGTON – The US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Serrot Management LLC, the owner of a dwelling in Maplewood, New Jersey, and its realtor with violating the Fair Housing Act…
The Ethics of Asset Protection
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Foreclosures Continue To Surge With More Homeowners Now in Danger of Losing Their Properties
More Americans are in danger of losing their homes as the number of foreclosure filings continues to surge. In the first half of this year, foreclosure starts shot up 15%—nearing pre-COVID-19 levels—according to real estate data provider ATTOM’s Midyear 2023 US Foreclosure Market Report. Nearly 186,000 properties across the country received foreclosure filings during that…