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Lawsuit claims Oregon’s real estate ‘love letter’ ban stifles free speech
Free speech advocates have filed a preliminary injunction against Oregon’s new law banning love letters from prospective home buyers. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB Free speech advocates have filed a preliminary injunction against Oregon’s new law that bans so-called “love letters” from prospective home buyers. Total Real Estate Group out of Bend wants a federal judge to block Oregon’s law before it goes into effect in January. The law would stop real estate agents from passing along personal pitches to sellers. Proponents say these letters can be the only edge a first-time buyer has against deep-pocketed investors that buy up entry-level homes to flip or rent out. The concern is that…
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Central Oregon’s hidden luxury real estate gem lists brand new homesites
Just 18 miles south of Bend, Oregon – the PNW’s outdoor playground and craft beer sanctuary, lies a stunning resort community woven carefully among the Ponderosa pines. A custom home community whose friendly resident dogs fully subscribe to a “walk lightly, but carry a big stick” philosophy. Resting on over 1,000 acres alongside the eastern slope of Mount Bachelor, Caldera Springs has quickly found its way atop many aspiring homeowners’ wish lists – featuring custom homesites, impressive (and growing) resort amenities, miles of trails, and picturesque lakes and streams. Born from the legacy of Sunriver Resort – arguably the most visited destination in Central Oregon by adventurous spirits up and…
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China’s real estate uncertainties persist, fueling market anxiety
Listings of apartments for sale displayed at a real estate office in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Wild swings in Chinese real estate stocks and bonds are keeping investors on edge — these news headlines could cause troubles in the sector to spill into the rest of the economy, says S&P Global Ratings. While the plunge in Evergrande’s shares has abated, the volatility in other Chinese real estate companies has continued this month. On Thursday, Kaisa shares briefly popped 20{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} after news it could stave off default. On the same day, a Shanghai-traded bond from developer Shimao plunged 30{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9},…
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Virtual real estate plot sells for record $2.4 million
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – A patch of virtual real estate in the online world Decentraland sold for a record $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency, the buyer crypto investor Tokens.com (COIN.NLB) and Decentraland said on Tuesday. Decentraland is an online environment – also called a “metaverse” – where users can buy land, visit buildings, walk around and meet people as avatars. Such environments have grown in popularity this year, as the pandemic caused people to spend more time online. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register Interest surged last month when Facebook changed its name to Meta to reflect its focus on developing virtual reality products…
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Defining Your Unique Brand As A Luxury Real Estate Agent
Broker Associate at LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty based in Breckenridge, Colorado. getty Each luxury real estate agent should have their own unique branding. Whether it is a result derived from affiliating with a luxury brokerage such as Sotheby’s International Realty or Compass or achieved otherwise, it is essential to have a specific and clear identity. Brand consistency and uniqueness not only allow you to showcase your skills and expertise but also give you an edge against the competition. Luxury real estate clients look for a professional who is not only capable of completing a transaction but who can also understand their lifestyle and way of thinking. Be Yourself, Be Unique Learning from…
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Real estate market will continue to move in ‘fast direction’ amid pent-up demand: Century 21 CEO
Century 21 President and CEO Michael Miedler argues the real estate market is still hot right now likely because ‘a lot of buyers are trying to rush in and beat any more increases in the mortgage rate.’ Century 21 President and CEO Michael Miedler argued on Monday that the real estate market is not “ready to taper right now” and will continue to move in a “fast direction” amid pent-up demand. Miedler told “Mornings with Maria” that the market is still currently hot because “a lot of buyers are trying to rush in and beat any more increases in the mortgage rate.” He made the comments on “Mornings with Maria”…
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