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Economy, Real Estate

“…most expensive state to buy a home in”

“Massachusetts ranked as the most expensive state to buy a home in, according to a report from personal-finance website SmartAsset. The analysis assessed 48 states and Washington, D.C., based on the following metrics (Delaware and Louisiana were not included due to… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

Real Estate: “America’s Priciest Listing Sells at Foreclosure Auction”

“Once listed for $1 billion, a 157-acre parcel of land in Beverly Hills known as the Mountain has sold at a foreclosure auction to its lender for just $100,000.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-priciest-listing-sells-at-foreclosure-auction-11566326719 This is a prime example of how the wealthy make… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

Real Estate Is Evolving: “Silicon Valley Is Coming for Your House”

“In today’s on-demand digital world, buying and selling a home remains stubbornly, painfully analog. Most sales still begin with a real estate agent (and a 6% commission). Most still end in an office, with the two sides signing page after… Continue Reading…

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“Los Angeles Is Having a Loud Economic Boom”

“L.A.’s gross domestic product per capita surged 11.8 percent the past five years, dwarfing Chicago’s 7.4 percent, almost three times New York’s 4.1 percent and twice the average for 383 U.S. metropolitan areas, Bloomberg data show. Some of the gain… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

High End Housing Market Boom

“As pricey homes hit market, median list price for a house reaches record $300,000“ “If you’re selling a high-end home, you’ve got company. More pricey houses are up for sale this year, pushing listing prices to record highs. The median… Continue Reading…

Economy

“US: Housing market appears poised for a modest rebound – Wells Fargo”

“Following December’s plunge, housing starts rebounded 18.6% in January, mostly the result of a surge in single-family starts, explained analysts at Wells Fargo. They point out “residential building should continue to improve as permits run ahead of starts”… “Despite recent… Continue Reading…