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Stock Markets Punish Redfin for “Cooling” Housing Trends Comment

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 Aug 2018

After Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman predicted a national slowdown in housing could continue, his company’s stock suffered an immediate setback. The markets punished Kelman for his prediction and Redfin stock… more

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Offer Mortgage Moratorium to Fire Victims

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 15 Aug 2018

As California’s wildfires continue to spread, more homeowners face the destruction of their homes. Just this Sunday, the Mendocino Complex fires (formerly the River and Ranch fires), consumed 8,000 acres.… more

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Top Neighborhood Names for Wealthy Homeowners

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 15 Aug 2018

The top neighborhood names in the country tend to have certain words in common. According to a new study from Porch.com, the name of a neighborhood can attract wealthier homeowners.… more

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Five Homeowners Accused of Fraudulently Paying Mortgages

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 14 Aug 2018

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has accused five of the state’s residents of fraudulently paying mortgages. They used fake money orders, fake cashier’s checks, and… more

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What’s Next for the Original “Brady Bunch” House?

Think Realty | 14 Aug 2018

After a fierce bidding war, HGTV walked away with the deed to the old ‘Brady Bunch’ house used in the 1970s sitcom. The property, located in Studio City, California, was… more

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Vegas Shooting Victims to Share Proceeds from Gunman’s Homes

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 13 Aug 2018

Nevada laws do not require real estate professionals to disclose if a property was owned by a notorious person. Still, Stephen Paddock’s two former residences will not fly under the… more

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$1 Million Cities on the Rise in the U.S.

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 11 Aug 2018

The United States has 197 $1 million cities according to Zillow’s $1 Million City List, which identifies cities with median home values of $1 million or more. 33 of those… more

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3 of 4 Home Buyers Will Pass on Homes “Not Right” for Pets

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 11 Aug 2018

Three-quarters of today’s home-buyers who own pets said they would pass up their dream home if the property did not meet their pet’s needs. These numbers make up a portion… more

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Announcing the 2018 Think Realty Honors Finalists

Think Realty | 10 Aug 2018

Think Realty is proud to announce its 2018 Think Realty Honors finalists today. The finalists are peer-nominated investors who excel within their industry niches. The winners will be recognized at… more

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High-Volume Lender Making Escrow Optional

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 9 Aug 2018

One of the country’s highest-volume lenders announced it will allow borrowers to opt into an escrow-free loan structure. United Wholesale Mortgage reports it will waive escrow accounts and fees for… more