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Inside Actor Jim Carrey’s $28.9 Million Brentwood Home - Crazy Luxury Homes Beyond the Spotlight

She asks some very good questions. This video is important for both the consumer and the agent.

The Rocky Road Ahead: My Concerns for the Future of Real Estate #futureofrealestate I was so inspired speaking to a group of ambitious high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. Two students saw their future in real estate, which ...

Anyone interested in a free evaluation of your homes equity? In this market? It's likely more than you think...

Home Value | Dave Dukes Find out what your Inland Empire home is worth!

This is good. Leigh Brown is excellent at explaining what's up.

Does Anybody Still Need A Real Estate Agent In The World Today? Even with all the tech out there, buying or selling a home is still a complex process that involves a lot of moving parts. From navigating offers to handling...

Like living in a Bass Pro Shop

Leigh Brown is a treasure. Watch this and let me know what you think. I'm curious to see your responses.

Decoding the Ugly Media Narrative: Why REALTORS® Face Negative Headlines Post-NAR Settlement It's been a whirlwind of messages flooding in, all centered around one burning question: Why is the media relentlessly painting REALTORS® in such a negative ...

Here’s the truth.

Real estate pro says don't believe National Association of Realtors settlement myths The deal will not render transacting real estate almost free, protect consumers or make homeownership affordable once again, he writes.

Tristan makes some good points.

Is 6% really gone? Goodbye 6%: NAR Settlement Redefines Home Buying Costs. 6% commission is out? The settlement is subject to court approval, but it changes some key things for real estate agents in 2024. NAR and plaintiffs have rea...

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Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years, in case you were wondering.

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be.

Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life.

Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC] As you get ready to sell your house, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to make it inviting and boost curb appeal.

Real Talk with Dave Dukes:

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here's what you need to know.

The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled

One of the Fed’s primary goals is to lower inflation. In order to do that, they started raising the Federal Funds Rate to slow down the economy. Even though this doesn’t directly dictate what happens with mortgage rates, it does have an impact.

Recently inflation has started to cool, a signal those increases worked and are bringing inflation back down. As a result, the Fed’s hikes have gotten smaller and less frequent. In fact, there haven’t been any increases since July.

This indicates the Fed thinks the economy and inflation are improving. Why does that matter...

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed).

Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.