Want a cheaper mortgage in Russia? Have more kids
Starting Oct. 1, Russia will set subsidized home loan rates by family size. One-child families in Moscow will pay 12%, while families with five children could pay as little as 2%
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The dinner reservation that moves home prices
Economists say great restaurants get priced into the homes around them. In resort towns, the effect is bigger, and so is the risk.
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HouseCanary files for bankruptcy as it chases a $260m payday from Rocket unit
The valuation-tech firm behind Google's new home-listing ads says Chapter 11 buys it time to collect on a decade-old trade secrets verdict, before a lender can sell it off
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What Does a Property Manager Do? What to Know About Hiring a Rental Property Manager
What does a property manager do? From finding tenants to marketing homes, a property manager has many responsibilities. Find out if you need one. The post What Does a Property Manager Do? What to Know...
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Rocket Mortgage says broker faked borrower records on two loans
Two loans, $1.38m in exposure, and documents the lender says never checked out
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Is AI eroding critical thinking in the workplace?
‘Fluency without judgment simply helps an organization make mistakes faster’
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6 Home Repairs Most Homeowners Should Never DIY Before Selling
Thinking about tackling home repairs before selling? Some projects are DIY-friendly, while others are safer left to experienced professionals. Learn which home repairs to think twice about doing yours...
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Redfin and Rover Rank America’s Best Cities for Dog Walks
Redfin and Rover analyzed 107 U.S. cities. Cities were ranked using Redfin’s Walk Score and Rover’s first-party pet registration data. The post Redfin and Rover Rank America’s Best Cities for Dog Walk...
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Middle-income tenants increasingly struggle to pay rent, utilities: Urban Institute
“Rental insecurity is creeping into these higher income levels,” according to one researcher, and that’s going to put “pressure on the people that are most vulnerable in the re...
5 min readWhen it comes to a brand-new house, buyers say four features matter the most
One of the biggest appeals of building a home is the freedom to shape a ... The post When it comes to a brand-new house, buyers say four features matter the most appeared first on realestate.com.au.
5 min readWhy Victorians are looking to knockdown rebuild for their new home
For many Victorian upsizers, the next move may be a brand-new home on the very ... The post Why Victorians are looking to knockdown rebuild for their new home appeared first on realestate.com.au.
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How to Use Floor Plans and Listing Photos When Shopping for a Home
Use a real estate floor plan with listing photos to compare room sizes, layouts, furniture fit, and flow before scheduling an in-person showing. The post How to Use Floor Plans and Listing Photos When...
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Real Estate Drone Photography Tips: Preparing Your Home Exterior
To prepare your home for real estate drone photography, focus on everything the camera can see from above: the roof, driveway, yard, patios, pool areas, and other outdoor spaces. Clear unnecessary clu...
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Buying a New Build? What to Know as a First-Time Homebuyer
Building your first home is exciting, but you may face some challenges along the way. Learn what a first-time home buyer building a house needs to know. The post Buying a New Build? What to Know as a ...
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7 Home Improvements to Skip Before Listing Your Home
Renovating before you sell? Some updates cost thousands without adding value. Discover the 7 home improvements experts say to skip before listing your home. The post 7 Home Improvements to Skip Before...
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How one family firm went from the carnival business to more than 17,000 apartment units
Westland Real Estate Group traces its history to the California State Fair, but now it's one of the biggest players in Las Vegas, according to CFO Shimon Greenspan.
5 min readShake-up: Square metre price data reshuffles top suburbs
How Hobart’s priciest suburbs stack up when measured by the metre, not the median. The post Shake-up: Square metre price data reshuffles top suburbs appeared first on realestate.com.au.
5 min readHow one builder is making 8-star homes the new standard
With Victoria known for experiencing four seasons in one day, new builds need to focus ... The post How one builder is making 8-star homes the new standard appeared first on realestate.com.au.
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Does a New Roof Increase Home Value? Cost, ROI, and When it’s Worth It
Does a new roof increase home value? Learn how roof condition, replacement costs, ROI, and local market factors can affect resale value. The post Does a New Roof Increase Home Value? Cost, ROI, and Wh...
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