It’s no secret that investing in real estate is an excellent way to build long-term wealth as property prices tend to increase over time. But given the current economic conditions, it’s natural to have second thoughts about whether real estate is still a good investment this year. Historically, the housing market has been one of…
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Opulent mega mansion owned by Texas power couple hits the auction block. take a look
A devastatingly lavish mansion that stretches for almost 20,000 square feet is about ready to hit the auction block for $19.5 million in Houston, Texas. The custom home is owned by the CEO of Houston energy company eCORP International, John Thrash, and his philanthropist wife, Becca Cason Thrash, a news release said. The three-bedroom, 10-bathroom…
Are realtors still relevant? Where house hunting stands now – National
This article is part of Global News’s Home School series, which gives Canadians the basics they need to know about the housing market that they have never learned in school. Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience, between finding properties, making a bid and negotiating the final deal. Luckily, there are professionals to…
US housing market: Where are prices falling?
Low inventory, high mortgage rates, and steep prices have been bad news for prospective homebuyers in recent months. But in some areas, shockingly high home prices have started to come down, Kiplinger reported. Here’s a look at which metro areas in the US have seen some of the most notable price drops compared to a…
‘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…
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…
Pending Home Sales Decreased 5.2% in March
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2023) – Pending home sales decreased in March for the first time since November 2022, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three US regions posted monthly losses, while the South increased. All four regions saw year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home…
Avoid These Top 5 Financial Mistakes for Smart Money Management in 2023
No one likes making mistakes, especially when they can be costly. I know that you likely share my perfectionist tendencies and are often averse to taking risks. As physicians, we are trained to carefully consider the risk-benefit ratio before making any decision because we know the consequences of making a costly mistake. While mistakes are…
Montana realtor finds cigarette-smoking squatter during virtual showing
A Montana realtor got the scare of her life last week when she stumbled across a squatter smoking a cigarette during a virtual home showing. Alyssa Webb, a real estate agent in Billings, was recording a home tour for prospective out-of-state buyers Saturday when she walked into a room off the garage and found a…