The Hot Springs, AR, house where Bill Clinton grew up is available for a modest $345,000. The listing marks the property’s first time on the public market. But the 3,708-square-foot home, known as the Birnbaum-Shubetz House, needs an update. This six-bedroom abode is listed on the National Register of Historic Places—a designation that could afford…
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CPI report revealed inflated cost of housing. What that means for rent, mortgages
Ever-increasing housing costs are not only straining budgets – they are also the biggest contributor to the nation’s bump in inflation, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer-price index, a widely used measure of inflation, moderated to 6.4% in January from a year earlier and down from 6.5%…
Realtors see rise in home loan rates; demand for affordable, lower-to-mid-income housing may be a hit
The RBI’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points will result in an increase in interest rates on home loans and may impact demand for affordable and lower mid-income housing segments, according to property developers and consultants. The real estate industry is also hoping that RBI’s move on Wednesday will be the…
‘My wife would never let me see your listing’
She’s hot property indeed. A sexy Texas realtor has gone viral on TikTok, amassing more than 40,000 fans on the social media app — many of whom have no interest in what she’s selling. The Houston-based beauty, known only as Kimberlee online, frequently shares videos that show her strutting through the luxe listings she has…
Austin Realtor reacts to proposed Chinese home buyer tires
Photo Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios. Photo: Courtesy of Rosalia Chiu We caught up with Rosalia Chiu, who has worked as a real estate agent in the Austin market for 21 years, to ask her about proposed legislation that would bar Chinese nationals from buying property in Texas. Born in Hong Kong, she moved to Austin in…
Realtors: With the pandemic boom behind us, the market is now leveling out and stabilizing
Everyone seems to be talking about the real estate market and speculation is high about where the market is headed in 2023. During the COVID market from 2020 through early 2022, the housing market seemed to explode. People were spending more time than ever on their homes, and quickly realized that their homes didn’t meet…
Realtor suggests bringing flashlight to visit spooky Toronto home listing
There are plenty of fixer-upper homes in Toronto, but a relatively new listing might just take the cake for the spookiest renovation project — flashlight not included. Welcome to 155 Northland Avenue near Humber Boulevard and Weston Road in the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighborhood, a super cute little home that has definitely seen better days. Described pretty…
Cullman-area home sales declined 35.1% year-over-year in December
Sales: According to the Cullman Association of Realtors, December residential sales decreased 35.1% year-over-year from 131 to 85 closed transactions. Following seasonal trends, sales increased 7.6% from November. Sales were down 12.6% in 2022. Two more resources for review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report. Inventory: Total homes listed for sale in December increased 51% year-over-year…
Sarnia realtor fined $5K for breaking now-gone border rules
Article content A Sarnia realtor has been hit with a hefty fine of failing to follow the border-crossing rules at the Blue Water Bridge that were put in place amid the peak of the pandemic. Article content Donna Ford, 52, was charged with failing to comply with an order under the Quarantine Act linked to…
Langley realtor charged with assaulting Alberta Mountie during a traffic stop
A Langley Realtor is scheduled to go on trial in March for assaulting a police officer following an incident in Leduc, Alta. in 2021. David Foxwell is a longtime Langley real estate agent who has been involved in local business organizations and charitable causes. According to reporting in the Red Deer Advocate, Leduc RCMP traffic…