Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find housing
The letter, to be published in the 'LA Times' and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents about price gouging, fraud and unsolicited offers
Be that safe person — the one who consumers can depend on, Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane writes, and look out for them as an ally through every step of a crisis
Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties in Glendale allegedly offered a family who evacuated the Eaton Fire a rental whose asking price exceeded its original price by more than 50%
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
Experts agree that consumers save more, when there's more short-term rentals. One study found that's even more concentrated near holidays
Wildfire in Butte County has spread to more than 70,000 acres
Real estate agent Melissa “Missy” Echeverria allegedly raised the price of her rental from $5,000 to $9,000 per month