A weekend topic starting with Toronto Life. "Alexander Evans, a 39-year-old real estate agent, bought an $869,000 one-bedroom-plus den at Richmond and Bathurst in December—and saved more than $60,000 in fees and taxes. 'In August 2020, I helped a client…
A weekend topic starting with ABC 7. "Those who know the market say this is not a bubble, it's a boom, accelerated by the pandemic. Even though the market is slowing down a bit, the numbers are still astronomical. Some…
A report from the Beacon Online in Florida. "Volusia County’s overall property values and the tax base have reached new record highs. The real estate market and the tax base are rising, despite the coronavirus pandemic. 'Hotels were hurt. Restaurants…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have finally listed their Beverly Hills marital home for $6 million, setting themselves up to face a monetary loss. The former couple initially purchased the home back…
A report from Yahoo Money. "FOMO is a powerful thing — sometimes powerful enough to spur a life-changing decision like buying a house, selling a property or refinancing a mortgage. Krystle Harvey, who refinanced twice in 2020, says FOMO was…
A report from CNBC. "Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller is worried a bubble is forming in some of the market’s hottest trades. He’s notably concerned about housing, stocks and cryptocurrencies, where he sees a 'wild West' mentality among investors. According…
A weekend topic starting with the Vancouver Sun. "'If we can find a bunch of billionaires from around the world to move here, that would be a godsend. Because that’s where the revenue comes to take care of everybody else.'…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "More than a year into the pandemic, high-rise office buildings are largely empty. About one of every two hotel rooms is unoccupied. Malls are struggling to attract shoppers. And yet by most measures,…
A report from Bloomberg. "Landlords have struggled to attract tenants throughout a pandemic that's kept New Yorkers working from home. Apartment owners lowered rents and offered perks such as free months and gift cards - yet they still saw the…
A report from Mansion Global. "The New York City apartment of the late Broadway producer James M. Nederlander has closed for more than $11 million after selling at auction earlier this year. The sale closed about two weeks ago for…