The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its last meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was the... Read more »
Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills

Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills

In November, a developer named Max Netty filed an application to build what would be the tallest building in Beverly Hills, if completed. The 17-story tower would rise on Rodeo Drive, just... Read more »
DataDigest: Breaking down housing economists’ 2024 forecasts

DataDigest: Breaking down housing economists’ 2024 forecasts

As 2023 draws to a close, housing professionals hope for relief from the high mortgage rates, terrible inventory levels and slow sales that characterized the year. They may find that relief for... Read more »
Snap Snags M State Grant to Expand AR Footprint

Snap Snags $20M State Grant to Expand AR Footprint

Snap has received $20 million from the state to expand its offices in Santa Monica, Palo Alto and perhaps San Francisco, as well as manufacturing plants for augmented reality devices. The Santa... Read more »
Opinion: Why The new urbanism mindset is potentially big business for real estate agents

Opinion: Why The new urbanism mindset is potentially big business for real estate agents

I see a fork in the road coming in the real estate industry. I see it when I drive far out from cities, in places they used to call “the country,” and... Read more »
Newsom Slams La Cañada Flintridge in Housing Case

Newsom Slams La Cañada Flintridge in Housing Case

UPDATED, Dec. 12, 8:19 p.m.: Builder’s remedy has scored some big backers.  Gov. Gavin Newsom, California’s attorney general and the state’s housing department have asked to intervene in a court case over... Read more »
Keystone’s 2023 Q4 Events Recap

Keystone’s 2023 Q4 Events Recap

Keystone hosted a fun and exciting game night in November, with teams competing in games such as Running Charades, Name That Tune, Pictionary, and Family Feud. Everyone moved around to different teams... Read more »
50 Best Success Quotes of All Time (2024)

50 Best Success Quotes of All Time (2024)

Success is a journey, not a destination. It is a continuous process of setting and achieving goals, learning from failures, and growing as a person. The road to success is often long... Read more »
How the New Rules for Special Needs Trusts Affect Spending Guidelines

How the New Rules for Special Needs Trusts Affect Spending Guidelines

The trustee appealed the trial court’s ruling, stating the court applied too narrow a definition of special needs, as defined both in the trust itself and applicable law, in making its finding.... Read more »
Cenlar FSB, BaseCap partner on new servicing compliance program

Cenlar FSB, BaseCap partner on new servicing compliance program

Cenlar FSB, the second-largest mortgage servicer and largest subservicer in the U.S., has partnered with financial services-focused data and analytics company BaseCap Analytics to pilot a new program designed to enhance regulatory... Read more »