Monthly Archives: April 2022

Choosing a Loan That’s Right for You

Apr 29, 2022 |

Finding the right loan to meet your needs can be one of the hardest parts of buying a new home. There are a number of mortgage options out there, and if you choose one that isn’t really ideal for your situation, then you might end up paying a lot more for it in the long […more]

This architectural masterpiece is Menlo Park’s most expensive listing

Apr 29, 2022 |

Designed by leading Atherton architect of Pacific Peninsula Group, this one-of-a-kind estate is Menlo Park’s most expensive listing to date. Todd Clancy Listed at $26,499,000 by Compass Menlo Park agent Judy Citron, 1340 Arbor Road is a three-story masterpiece reimagined by renowned Pacific Peninsula Architecture. A second parcel located at the front entrance, priced separately, […more]

NYC lawmakers call for mandatory citywide compost program at residential buildings

Apr 29, 2022 |

Photo courtesy of the Department of Sanitation A bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday calls for the creation of a mandatory citywide composting program at residential buildings. Under the legislation, sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif, New Yorkers would be required to separate organic waste from other waste for curbside collection. Pickup of organic waste from residential buildings would […more]

Tahoe Estate Lists for $100 Million

Apr 29, 2022 |

If there was ever any question that Lake Tahoe appeals to the upper echelons of the world’s ultra-wealthy, let the most expensive listing on the lake – a cool $100 million – lay that to rest. So what does a billionaire get for their money in Lake Tahoe, aside from no state taxes on the east […more]

NYC Open Houses April 30 and May 1

Apr 29, 2022 |

Suppose you’re looking to buy a home in New York City – welcome! Here are our five favorite NYC open houses for April 30 and May 1. This Manhattan and Brooklyn homes roundup offers options across various budgets and unit sizes. But there are more apartments to behold – be sure to search StreetEasy for all […more]

Time to Sell?

Apr 29, 2022 |

I don’t care what color he’s seeing, if he sells his tony golf-course estate today and thinks he will buy it back later for less, he will be in for a rude awakening. Without foreclosures (now mostly outlawed in California) causing banks to give away homes, there won’t be any more downturns or cycles. But […more]

What’s Happening at Tampa REIA – April 29, 2022

Apr 29, 2022 |

Happening at Tampa REIALive In Person & Online Meetings Upcoming Events Saturday, April 30th, 9AM-1PM (ONLINE WORKSHOP): Short-Term Rentals 301 Online Workshop is a half day Online Workshop with Richard Munroe for those of you whom have one, two or more listings and are looking to grow and scale your short-term rental business. RSVP Now! […more]

Plans for Chinatown homeless shelter scrapped due to community protests

Apr 29, 2022 |

Streetview of the planned shelter site at 47 Madison Street © 2021 Google On the heels of Sunday’s announcement by Mayor Eric Adams that the city would be adding an additional $171 million for homeless services in his proposed 2023 executive budget, a long-standing plan to open a homeless shelter at 47 Madison Street in Chinatown has been canceled. The decision came […more]

Homepoint exits correspondent following deal with Planet Home Lending

Apr 29, 2022 |

Connecticut-based mortgage servicer and lender Planet Home Lending has entered into an agreement to acquire assets from Homepoint‘s delegated correspondent channel for $2.5 million in cash, the companies announced on Friday. The move signals Homepoint’s exit from the correspondent channel to focus on wholesale. Homepoint was the 11th biggest residential mortgage lender in the country last year, […more]

Refinance volume has “dried up,” Old Republic says

Apr 29, 2022 |

While other “big four” title insurers discussed the “transitional period” in the housing market during their first quarter 2022 earnings calls with investors, Old Republic International Corp.’s president and CEO, Craig Smiddy decided to take a bolder stance. “I think the way we are looking at refinancing activity right now, is that it is dried […more]