Landlord defence lawyer says councils are copying national housing laws directly into property licence rules, exposing landlords to 'double jeopardy'. The post Poor council licensing practice risks do...
In Part Two of conveyancer Tina Khanna's blog, she explains some of the complexities of what goes on out of sight of agents and their clients. The post BLOG: Inside modern conveyancing – the extra ste...
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. The post Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon ...
Rick Guerrero and Brandon “Bran the Mortgage Man” Brotsky discuss how a consistent personal branding strategy helped generate roughly $50 million in annual loan production directly from social media r...
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. The post Buy...
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work. The post A...
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. ...
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this sp...
Three homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies' referral programs led to higher cost loans. The post Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms...
The company has vowed to slash over 35 percent of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a fourth major real estate listings search portal. The post CoStar lays off staff amid Ho...
NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry. The post The department store parallel: A warning for the real estate ...
Grow your database and grow your real estate business with Jen Berbas' systematic plan for goal-setting, open house hosting and buyer follow-up. The post From scrambling to systematic: A better open h...
Illinois' estate tax "threshold" (rather than "exemption") can surprise families, but proactive planning can help preserve more for heirs and charitable causes.
If a charitable remainder trust puts too many constraints on your family's charitable giving, consider combining it with a donor-advised fund for more control.
Attempting to conquer Medicare without a plan is risky. The safest route requires a thorough understanding of your options and never leaves decisions to chance.
