Ask the right questions, and get buyers talking about what matters most to them
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
Redfin's analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas now appreciating in value more quickly
Across 10 states, ballot measures ask voters to weigh in on changes to property taxes, veterans benefits and more. One even considers whether or not to abolish property taxes altogether
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
If you have listings that need to move, Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold this spring
Leaders from California Association of Realtors and Nevada Association of Realtors urged agents to stay current on grants, other resources, to help clients who feel homeownership is unattainable
Rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell
These hidden costs of homeownership were given a 37% risk factor for triggering mortgage delinquency by leaders in default servicing, according to a survey by Auction.com
Rising home prices and mortgage rates, and sticker shock from surprise housing costs, pushed buyers to cancel 56K home-purchase agreements in June, according to Redfin
Homeowner Darryl Lloyd was stunned to receive an errant property assessment of more than $1M from assessors, causing his bill this year to skyrocket from $1,800 to a whopping $30K
The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the US
Study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots
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