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Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has sued a real estate database in Seattle and accused it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior.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

It likely depends on your governing documents. But the homeowners’ association either has to solve the problem, or let you solve it.Q: I recently bought a ground-floor condominium in New Haven County, Conn. A radon test performed as part of the inspection showed elevated levels. I got an estimate for a subslab pressurization system that

In This Article Zillow made waves last week after issuing a surprising revision to their housing market forecast: They now expect national home prices to decline over the next 12 months. That’s a notable shift—and it’s got a lot of investors asking questions. Is Zillow overreacting? Are other experts on the same page? And more

In This Article In recent weeks, I’ve noticed a concerning economic term resurfacing in financial discussions: stagflation. As someone who analyzes market trends obsessively, I believe real estate investors should understand what stagflation is, why concerns are rising, and how it might affect your investment strategy should it rear its ugly head. What Is Stagflation?

In This Article Renting out your home is a great way to generate passive income and build long-term wealth, as rental properties can generate strong profits in multiple ways. Landlords earn cash flow, build equity in their property, and enjoy significant tax benefits—all while providing housing to their community. And luckily, it’s a proven business

In This Article Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It’s not game over. Whether you’re debt-free or still chipping away at your student loans, today’s guests are proof that FIRE is never too far out of reach—even if you’ve got half a million dollars in debt!

In This Article The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the largest generations, the Baby Boomers, aging out, and household formation shrinking as birth rates decline, we could face a new problem—insufficient demand.

In This Article Finding the right rental property isn’t easy. It needs to fit your budget and buy box, and if you’re house hacking, you’ll want to buy in a neighborhood you’re comfortable living in. These are just a few of many roadblocks rookies face, but we’re going to show you how to thread the

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Tenants hunting for office space in the Los Angeles area are in the driver’s seat as vacancies plague many landlords trying to fill their buildings with people.The greater Los Angeles office rental market started the year with a turbulent first quarter and historically high vacancies as tenant demand was persistently soft in spite of more