Real estate agents on how they handle haunted houses in an already scary housing market

Real-estate agents on how they handle haunted houses in an already-scary housing market

This Halloween, real-estate agents reflect on some of the creepiest, spookiest homes they’ve helped buy or sell — or lived in themselves.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out

Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.

Business - CNBC - October 21

I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?

“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say

Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.

Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House

Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?

Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildings

World - Financial Times - October 14

Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45

It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.

Business - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Halloween haunted house in Michigan collects donations for a good cause

Karri Dumas and her family in Cadillac, Michigan, go all out for Halloween with a haunted house featuring inflatable clowns, skeleton armies and a cemetery. Rather than charging admission, they ...

China to pump billions into ailing housing market

World - Yahoo News - October 17

‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?

“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

'Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards

A haunted house in Queens proved to be too horrific for some who have filed lawsuits claiming they were injured inside the frightful attraction.

China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects

Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 17

This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year

Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

This is 'the biggest difference' in today's housing market, according to hosts of 'Property Brothers'

Though the housing market faces underlying supply constraints, a home purchase is still a good investment, say co-hosts of the TV show "Property Brothers."

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

The stock market gains the most when this political party occupies the White House

The S&P 500’s annualized total return has been 11.0% in years when a Democrat is president and Congress is Republican-controlled.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Crypto has designs on real estate

Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.

The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Here's how

Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year.

Business - CNBC - October 23

I’m planning to loan my son money to build a house — he was priced out of the housing market. What could go wrong?

”I haven’t heard of anyone doing this, so I’m not sure it’s even legal.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

‘His eye was full of blood’: the Halloween house of horrors that became a real-life torture den

It started as a spooky suburban attraction – and ended up leaving visitors injured and deeply traumatised. A new podcast takes a deep dive into the darkness. It all seemed like an innocent bit of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Housing, Tariffs and Debt: Four Experts Debate How to Fix the American Economy

One set of writers on the left and another on the right lay out competing visions for what the next president should do.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

How Democrats can win control of the House even if Trump is elected president

Democrats could win control of the House in the 2024 elections even if Donald Trump wins the presidency, providing a curb on his legislative agenda.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

How some Nevada voters see the affordable housing crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation.

How the House can still (at least temporarily) function without a Speaker

The House Rules Committee held a Member Day on Sept. 19, where members proposed changes to the legislative process, including allowing bills to have two original sponsors, expediting the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Fannie Mae CEO says she has never seen a housing market like this before

Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar talks to MarketWatch about how the lock-in effect, high mortgage rates and climate risk are affecting home buyers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"

Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his ...

Too scary for children! How Halloween used to be – in pictures

Ghouls in Y-fronts and ghostly bums feature in Ken Werner’s vintage Halloween pictures, taken between 1976 and 1980 at San Francisco’s outrageous outdoor parties Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch

How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.

Business - Inc. - October 16

C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism

Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know

The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Transfer Talk: Are Real Madrid going to move on Tchouaméni already?

Real Madrid would consider offers to let midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House

Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment

House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

A House for One That Has Room for Many

When a woman made her weekend place on Long Island her full-time residence, she had it redesigned to fit her new life, and to allow for lots of friends to visit.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

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