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1031 Exchanges in California: How to Defer Taxes and Grow Your Portfolio Faster
A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into a new one — all while deferring capital gains taxes. Here's everything California investors need to know.
The BRRRR Method Explained: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat
The BRRRR strategy has become one of the most popular frameworks among real estate investors. We break down exactly how it works, what to watch out for, and whether it still makes sense in today's market.
Multifamily vs. Single-Family Rentals: Which Is Better for California Investors?
Single-family homes are familiar and easy to finance, but multifamily properties offer economies of scale. Here's an honest comparison to help California investors choose the right path.
House Hacking in California: How to Live for Free While Building Wealth
House hacking is one of the most powerful entry points into real estate investing — especially in high-cost California markets. Here's how everyday buyers are using it to eliminate their housing costs and start building a portfolio.
Understanding Cap Rates: What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know
Cap rate is one of the most widely used metrics in real estate investing — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's a clear, no-fluff explanation of what it means, how to use it, and when it matters.
Passive Income Through Real Estate: 5 Strategies That Actually Work
Real estate is one of the most reliable paths to passive income — but not all strategies are created equal. Here are five proven approaches, from hands-on to truly hands-off, ranked by effort and accessibility.
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LiveICE raids strain homebuilder labor, cycle times, and bank lines
ICE arrests rose from 32,545 in May to 49,571 in July; homebuilders cite delays, higher bids, and missed closings in some markets
Mortgage rates hit 13-month high as Iran conflict rattles bond market
Mortgage rates jumped to 6.71 percent this week, as an Iran-conflict-driven bond sell-off pushed Treasury yields sharply higher.
Demand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest rates
Mortgage rates continue to rise, pushing some buyers to riskier, adjustable-rate loans in order to find savings. Rates are at the highest level since June 2025.
Fay Group acquires VanDyk Mortgage to expand conforming loan footprint
Deal brings Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie execution plus MSR book
How one of the largest investors in student housing is playing this school year
Mike Gordon of Harrison Street Asset Management said funding cuts and enrollment trends are making specialization more vital than ever.
How to Prep Your Home for a Photo Shoot: Expert Tips From the Pros
Whether you’re selling a two-bedroom townhouse in Tulsa or your family home in Fresno, great listing photos do more than document your home – they help buyers picture a life there. But the thing many sellers overlook is that they play a major role in prepping their house for the photoshoot that will ultimately help […] The post How to Prep Your Home for a Photo Shoot: Expert Tips From the Pros appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More.
A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Democrats and Republicans in Troy, N.Y., took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.
Gloria Steinem’s NYC apartment: Where feminism found a home
Remembering Gloria Steinem through the home that nurtured the feminist movement — where history was made one gathering at a time.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
A conversation about doctors, addiction patients and stigma
We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.
Every State That Will Pay You to Move There in 2026
Want to get paid to move? With the cost of living a major issue, some states will pay you up to $20,000 to relocate. Learn about the communities and how to apply. The post Every State That Will Pay You to Move There in 2026 appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More.
Manhattan's luxury rental market is booming, with units reaching $100,000 a month
New York City brokers said they've seen a surge in the number of wealthy renters, which is driving Manhattan rents to new records.
A Serene Library in a Clinton Hill Townhouse
Melissa Lee designed her library and office as a calm space away from her home above.
How to Save Your Vegetable Seeds to Plant Again
As summer winds down, here’s how you can give next year’s garden a well-deserved head start.
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Photographer: Opinions From the Experts
A real estate photographer does more than make a listing look polished. They determine how a property first appears in a buyer’s mind – whether it feels bright, coherent, desirable, and worth seeing in person, or whether it gets passed over in the long scroll of online home listings. For sellers and agents, hiring the […] The post How to Choose the Right Real Estate Photographer: Opinions From the Experts appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More.