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‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Josh Flagg credits luxury real estate boom to more money in pocketbooks
‘Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ star and luxury real estate agent Josh Flagg weighs in on the life cycle of the booming housing market. The luxury real estate market is still experiencing exponential demand and “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” star Josh Flagg told “The Claman Countdown” that people having extra money to spend is to credit. “The bottom line is this: There’s a lot of money available,” he said. “People have money and I don’t know where it came from all of a sudden… You think during a pandemic, you know, the last thing you would think that people would be doing is buying real estate. It’s totally counterintuitive.” …
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It’s no Hogwarts, but this Harry Potter actor’s real estate portfolio might be just as grand
(STACKER) — Famous actors seem to have it all—looks, wealth, talent, and prime real estate in beautiful locations around the world. Their homes feature every amenity and luxury. For some actors, though, real estate is about more than an enviable estate or mega-mansion, it is an investment that marries their love for home and their entrepreneurial spirit. These actors have taken their passion for prime properties and turned it into a serious side hustle. Whether they flip or renovate, love commercial or residential, or own property in this country or another, these actors have made an enviable living outside of their given trade by investing in real estate—and they have…
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Beware of Christmas fire hazards
NFPA urges added caution this holiday season, as Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for U.S. home fires. Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires (topped only by Thanksgiving Day). “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes…
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Holiday symbols rooted in nature | Home And Garden
In the rush to cross everyone off our holiday gift lists and to select the most suitable decorations to create the perfect ambience within our homes, we may overlook the importance of the plants that make this time of year so cheerful. Let us look at three such winter-themed plants to see how they each contribute to the long-standing custom of using live greenery indoors. Christmas Tree Germany is credited with decorating trees as far back as the 16th century and later, bringing the tradition to Pennsylvania when they immigrated. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, however, that this custom of bringing living trees inside and adorning them with…
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Hillsdale mall in San Mateo brings big real estate investor on board
SAN MATEO — The family-owned Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo has brought a big-time real estate investment firm on board as a partner in the busy Peninsula retail hub, the companies announced Tuesday. The Bohannon family originally developed Hillsdale Shopping Center and opened it as an outdoor mall in 1954. Now, the family is bringing in Northwood Investors, a real estate private equity firm, as a partner in the 1.3 million square foot retail complex, which operates on 47 acres. “We are committed to continuing our family’s relationship with this property and its service to the San Mateo community as we have done for the past 75 years,” said David…
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Summit County’s luxury real estate market remains strong headed into 2022
Jan Leopold, broker for Re/Max Properties of the Summit, helped sell this home, pictured in July. The home is on Slalom Drive in Breckenridge, and according to the Summit County Assessor’s Office, its sale price was $2.5 million.Jonathan Huffman/Courtesy photo The reason why so many people are interested in purchasing a second home in Summit County isn’t a mystery. The area boasts plenty of recreational opportunities year-round, the scenery is impeccable, and it’s the first big stop along the westbound Interstate 70 mountain corridor, boasting four ski resorts. These perks combined with the pandemic’s boost in remote working has created a hot real estate market in Summit County all year…
