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A turf war is erupting in the residential real estate industry, with the biggest names — including Compass, Redfin, Zillow and Homes.com — falling into two increasingly stratified camps when it comes to so-called “pocket listings.” Such listings are houses for sale that are shown privately to select groups before going to the general public. … Read more
Q: We purchased our first home late last year. We have been getting notices in the mail telling us that our real estate taxes were not paid. We called the tax collector and were informed that we owed property taxes for the entire year, even though we only lived there for a few months. Is … Read more
The median price per square foot for a home in Sebastopol in the past eight weeks was $779. That’s $285 more than the Sonoma County median. The median price per square foot for a home in Sebastopol in the past eight weeks was $779. That’s $285 more than the Sonoma County median. The most expensive … Read more
A Longmeadow man pleaded guilty Tuesday to using fake tenant documents to secure over $19 million in loans for real estate businesses he co-owned with his wife, which he then defaulted on, federal prosecutors said. Louis R. Masaschi, 59, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to identity theft, two counts of wire fraud, and … Read more
The median price per square foot for a home in Santa Rosa increased in the past week to $500. That’s $30 less than the Sonoma County median. Prior to this, the median price per square foot of a home sold in Santa Rosa was $445. The median price per square foot for a home in … Read more
Budge Huskey | Special to the Herald-Tribune When we hear the word tariff, many think of global trade disputes, cargo ships crossing oceans, or policy debates in distant capitals. But while the mechanics of tariffs may seem remote, their effects hit close to home, especially when it comes to the cost of building or improving … Read more
Trump nominated Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, then quickly turned on him. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Angered about interest rates, President Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Thursday, saying the central banker’s “termination cannot come fast enough!” Most presidents try to maintain distance from the Fed, whose leaders pride … Read more
A former executive of Milwaukee Bucks player Pat Connaughton’s company is suing, claiming he was retaliated against by Connaughton and others at the company after attempting to increase financial transparency. Derek Taylor, former chief operating officer at Three Leaf Partners, filed the complaint in late February. His attorney, Jesse Kibort, claims in a complaint that … Read more
David Crown, CEO and Founder of L.A. Property Management Group and Crown Commercial Property Management. getty President Donald Trump is now embarking on his second term, and several policy initiatives are poised to influence the national real estate landscape, as well as the local landscape here in Los Angeles. I wanted to take some time … Read more
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said on Fox News Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s real estate background gave him a strategic mindset as he faces off against a growing number of federal judges ruling against his administration. Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration likely committed criminal contempt … Read more