RISK. We are all too familiar with this four-letter word that strikes fear into the hearts of many investors. But, when it comes to passive real estate investing, it’s essential to find ways to minimize it. When you invest, the goal is to create income to see your assets grow. But of course, it’s impossible…
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In this day and age everyone has access to the same information & listings. Distribution is no longer a major value component that a real estate professional brings to the table. Without a doubt the most valuable thing in today’s real estate environment is proper counsel and representation.
Realtors defend homebuyers over Biden’s ‘unnecessary’ mortgage rule: ‘Not the time for fee increases’
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity provides insight into President Biden’s new mortgage rule to subsidize risky loans. America’s largest trade association is sticking up for homebuyers after the Biden administration enacted new rules that will force borrowers with good credit to subsidize risky mortgages. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital to the Federal Housing…
Why Aren’t Would-Be Sellers Listing Their Homes? There’s One Big Reason They’re Stalling
The biggest complaint in today’s housing market might not be the high prices or even rising mortgage interest rates. It’s that there aren’t enough homes for sale, a situation that appears to only be getting worse. So why aren’t sellers selling? Their top concern is putting their current residence on the market before finding a…
‘Happy Days’ star Scott Baio announces he’s leaving California due to homeless crisis, crime
“Happy Days” actor Scott Baio announced on Wednesday that he is moving out of California, citing the state’s homeless crisis as one of the reasons why. Long-time Los Angeles resident Baio, who played Chachi on the hit 1970s sitcom, said the Golden State was “not a safe place anymore” and pointed to soft-on-crime policies. “After…
‘Salt in the wound’: Realtor, demolition company apologizes for social media posts
A Woodstock, Ont., Realtor and an Oxford County excavation company have issued a joint apology after posting Instagram images, from the site of a building demolition, that appeared to mock residents who were fighting to save Elgin Hall. The photos were posted on the Instagram accounts for Oxford Evacuation on Monday while Elgin Hall was…
Sarnia realtor’s alleged ‘stand’ against now-gone border rules costs $22K
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A Sarnia realtor is allegedly taking a stand against border-crossing rules that were in place amid the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic by giving the court the silent treatment. Published May 04, 2023 • 4 minute read A sold sign featuring realtor Donna Ford is hung above…
Built in 1705, a New England Colonial in New Hampshire Is This Week’s Oldest Home
A New England Colonial that was built in 1705 in Kingston, NH, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®. The three-bedroom domicile still boasts eight fireplaces (including one with a beehive oven), exposed-beam ceilings, and wide-plank wood floors. Other historic homes to hit the market this week include a renovated New…
Journal Club 05-05-23 – Passive Income MD
Here’s Journal Club 05-05-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well! When pursuing Financial Independence or planning for early retirement, most people tend to focus on accumulating wealth, but rarely do they…
REALTOR.ca Introduces Third-Party Transparency Solutions, But at What Cost?
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is making moves to, in theory, enhance transparency for realtors and consumers alike, but the details of its dealings have been rather opaque. With the recent rollout of its open offers system — a free service powered by Australian property technology company Open Negotiation — CREA boasts its users…
Man blocks Vancouver realtor’s car in racist parkade tantrum
Editor’s note: This story has been updated since initial publication to include a statement from the building’s property management company and to remove the realtor’s name over safety concerns. A Vancouver realtor says she was the target of a disturbing parkade altercation Tuesday where a man allegedly poured coffee on her car, trapped her in…