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California Home Sellers Sue NAR, Brokerages Over Inflating Commissions

A group of California home sellers are suing the NAR and several national brokerages for allegedly artificially inflating the commissions paid to buyer-side brokers.

Wells Fargo Among Banks Fined Over 500 Million Over Use Of Private Messaging Apps

Wells Fargo Among Banks Caught in Mortgage Pricing Discrimination Investigation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into how mortgage bankers used pricing exceptions in 2022.

Empire State Building: 3 Wild Facts About Historic Skyscraper

Built in 1931, the Empire State Building is a historic landmark with a fascinating history. Here are three wild facts about the iconic skyscraper.

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ChatGPT for Real Estate: 3 Ways How To Use It

While there are limits to what ChatGPT can do, this AI tool can help real estate agents create content and perform competitor analysis. Here's three ways to use ChatGPT in the real estate industry.
By D. Ong
5 Key Things To Consider Before Building a New House

If you're considering building your home, here are some things to consider to ensure the construction process goes smoothly.
By D. Ong
Building a House? Here’s How Much It Could Cost in 2024

If you're considering building a house from the ground up, here are some of the costs associated with home construction to be aware of.
By D. Ong
4 Common Risks Of House Hacking

There are several common pitfalls of house hacking that may rack up expenses. Here are four you should know if you're considering renting out portions of your home.
By D. Ong
Billionaire Homes: Take a Look at Mark Zuckerberg's $59 Million Mansion

Mark Zuckerberg's $59 million estate in Lake Tahoe, California, features 20th-century mansions and private docks.
By D. Ong
Real Estate Problem? Why Agents Are Struggling To Pay Office Rents

The rent delinquency rate among real estate agents rose to 45% in November, up from 40% in October. Nearly half of real estate agents in the United States are struggling to pay their office rent amid low sales and a shortage of inventory in the housing market.
By D. Ong
5 Common Home Upgrades That Don’t Add Value to Your Property

Not all renovation projects can add value to your home when it's time to sell. Here are the five most common home upgrades to avoid if you want to boost your property's selling price.
By D. Ong
Disney Announces Plans To Build New Residential Development in North Carolina

Sales for homes in Disney's Asteria community are expected to begin in 2027. The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new residential community in North Carolina as part of its Storyliving by Disney project.
By D. Ong
Real Estate Broker Allowed To Keep His License Even After Pleading Guilty To Stealing Homes: Report

Real estate broker Michael Bogstead pled guilty to a felony charge related to creating fraudulent deeds and mortgage documents to illegally transfer the ownershipof a property to various entities.
By D. Ong
Billionaire Homes: Take a Look at Jeff Bezos' $165 Million House

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought the $165 million house from DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen in February 2020.
By D. Ong