• In Beverly Hills, Even the Cheapest Homes Cost Millions

    In Beverly Hills, Even the Cheapest Homes Cost Millions,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Home to L.A.’s most expensive houses, 90210 is outranked by just two other ZIP Codes as the priciest place to live in the U.S. By Jessica Flint | Photographs and Video by Yasara Gunwardena for The Wall Street Journal July 5, 2023 9:00 pm ET Rarely is a ZIP Code an international celebrity. But that i

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  • A jealous partner and a family quarrel set off fireworks at these listings

    A jealous partner and a family quarrel set off fireworks at these listings,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Amy GamermanJuly 10, 2023 4:35 pm ET Q: Have you ever had a brawl break out at one of your listings?  Tori Atwell, broker-associate, The Agency, Los Altos, Calif. This was in the early 1990s. I was at a property with my partner, who is myhusband. It was a potential listing. The owners were a nice

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  • Home prices are hitting new highs again, as high rates put the squeeze on supply

    Home prices are hitting new highs again, as high rates put the squeeze on supply,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED MON, JUL 10 20231:09 PM EDT By: Diana Olick A for sale sign is posted in front of a home for sale on February 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Home prices hit a record high in May, rising 0.7% nationally compared with April at a seasonally adjusted rate,

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  • Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move?

    Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move?,kcm crew

    If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While

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  • Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

    Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction,kcm crew

    If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built ho

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  • Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

    Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling,kcm crew

    When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply, there

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  • JUST SOLD: 17 Jenkins Street, Providence, RI 02906

    JUST SOLD: 17 Jenkins Street, Providence, RI 02906,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Condominium – TownHouse 17 Jenkins Street, Providence, RI List Price: $379,900                                         Sale Price: 400,000     Total Rooms: 5                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   1 East Side Townhouse built in 2017 located w

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  • The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

    The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs. Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel your move. If you’re thinking about moving to a smaller

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  • Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

    Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers,kcm crew

    One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active listings, or homes for sale in

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  • 8 Things Only Old School Real Estate Agents Can Remember (and Fortunately Don’t Have to Deal With Nowadays!)

    8 Things Only Old School Real Estate Agents Can Remember (and Fortunately Don’t Have to Deal With Nowadays!),anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Lighter Side Staff As much as people often fear and resist change, ultimately people come to adopt it, love it, and get used to even the biggest changes around them. In fact, it’s easy to forget how far things have come in such a short time, and take for granted how much better life is because of

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  • A Retired Opera Performer’s Next Big Act: Designing Houses

    A Retired Opera Performer’s Next Big Act: Designing Houses,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Phil Consalvo created a $1.2 million home in New York’s Adirondacks for singer Rob Maher and dancer Deborah Allton-Maher, friends he met at the Metropolitan Opera in 1991 By Nancy KeatesFollow | Photographs by Oliver Parini for The Wall Street JournalJuly 5, 2023 12:10 pm ET The new 1,900-square-foo

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  • ‘There Are So Many Myths’: The Truth About V.A.-Backed Mortgages

    ‘There Are So Many Myths’: The Truth About V.A.-Backed Mortgages,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Robyn A. FriedmanJune 29, 2023 9:00 am ET Once considered too slow and administratively cumbersome, mortgages from the Department of Veterans Affairs have new policies that make them more accessible and accepted Continue Reading… Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Fa

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  • Mortgage rates falling and time will spur movement in housing market, says Zillow’s Olsen

    Mortgage rates falling and time will spur movement in housing market, says Zillow’s Olsen,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    FRI, JUN 30 20232:41 PM EDT Skylar Olsen, chief economist at Zillow, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss why existing homeowners aren’t buying other existing homes, why there isn’t more movement in the housing market, and more. Continue Reading… Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.

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  • House hunting is already tough. Guess what? It’s about to get harder

    House hunting is already tough. Guess what? It’s about to get harder,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED THU, JUN 29 20232:4M EDTUPDATED THU, JUN 29 20233:12 PM EDT by Diana Olick A house for sale, in escrow, in Laguna Woods, California.Scott Mlyn | CNBC Anyone out shopping for a home on the resale market knows the pickings are slim. They’re about to get slimmer.  The number of homes for sale

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  • Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

    Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home,kcm crew

    If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing

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  • Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

    Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream,kcm crew

    Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody t

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  • Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

    Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today,kcm crew

    When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at their wish list

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  • Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed in

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  • Local business owners adopting new spots

    Local business owners adopting new spots,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By ETHAN SHOREY Valley Breeze Editor ethan@valleybreeze.com 2 hrs ago Jason Pinto and Anastasia Kaufman stand in front of their Adopt-A-Spot project at Nate Whipple Highway and Diamond Hill Road.Breeze photo by Ethan Shorey CUMBERLAND – Like many motorists who drive through the intersection of Diamo

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  • Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

    Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.,kcm crew

    Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing invento

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