Real Estate Educator Fined by State Real Estate Officials

Real Estate Educator Fined by State Real Estate Officials

The California Department of Real Estate is settling its case against Real Estate Trainers  Inc. and its former president, Lance McHarg.  Under the agreement, McHarg and Real Estate Trainers Incorporated, founded in... Read more »
California’s exodus isn’t just billionaires — it’s regular people renting U-Hauls, too

California’s exodus isn’t just billionaires — it’s regular people renting U-Hauls, too

It isn’t just billionaires leaving California. Anecdotal data suggest there is also an exodus of regular people who load their belongings into rental trucks and lug them to another state. U-Haul’s survey... Read more »
Affordable Housing for Fire Victims Funded by State

Affordable Housing for Fire Victims Funded by State

Gov. Gavin Newsom is allocating more than $100 million in state funds to build affordable homes for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.  On Tuesday, the day before Los Angeles marked... Read more »
How Each U.S. State Got Its Name

How Each U.S. State Got Its Name

The countdown is on to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. There will be events planned leading up to the milestone—and what... Read more »
The State of CRE: Berkadia Experts Review 2025 and Forecast a Busy 2026

The State of CRE: Berkadia Experts Review 2025 and Forecast a Busy 2026

Asked to sum up 2025 in three words, Berkadia Senior Vice President – Head of Investment Sales Mike Miner responded, “bumpy, busy, basics.” He clarified that “basics” in this context refers to... Read more »
Only 1 in 12 Homes in This State Has Full Replacement Coverage—Is Yours One of Them?

Only 1 in 12 Homes in This State Has Full Replacement Coverage—Is Yours One of Them?

Only 8% of homeowners insurance policies analyzed by the Colorado Division of Insurance included the kind of “no-cap” protection that can virtually eliminate the risk of coming up short when rebuilding a... Read more »
CMLS Chair John DiMichele on the state of multiple listing services

CMLS Chair John DiMichele on the state of multiple listing services

The long shot for MLS and CMLS is to make sure that we communicate these things and that people understand how valuable they are. Our concept is, let’s keep moving forward. Let’s... Read more »
Oakley founder sells Malibu mansion for 0 million, state record

Oakley founder sells Malibu mansion for $210 million, state record

In a historic deal, Oakley founder James Jannard has sold his Malibu mansion for $210 million. It’s the priciest home sale in California history. The blockbuster sale, which The Times is reporting... Read more »
The mortgage rate resting state: Understanding the new normal

The mortgage rate resting state: Understanding the new normal

I’m bald. December is “toboggan time” for me. I lose them often. I rely on them like an appendage. After a few maddening minutes of searching as I’m walking out the door,... Read more »
Worst Places to Live in the New York State [2024]

Worst Places to Live in the New York State [2024]

Dreaming of New York living? Read this first! Let’s dive in to reveal the worst places to live in New York you might want to skip (or research more) before moving in... Read more »