REI Posts

A big real estate company, Lafayette RE Management, and its founder, Thibault Louis Philippe Adrien, just settled a case with the U.S. Justice Department for allegedly misusing federal pandemic loans. They didn’t admit to doing anything wrong but agreed to pay $680,000 to make the case go away. Here’s what went down: Accusations of Fraud … Read more

The housing market isn’t as hot for investors as it used to be. High mortgage rates and sky-high home prices seem to be cooling down their excitement for buying homes. But don’t get too excited just yet competition for affordable homes is still fierce, especially for first-time buyers. Investors Are Pumping the Brakes A new … Read more

Oren and Alon Alexander, famous for their success in high-end real estate, are staying behind bars after a judge decided not to release them on bond in Miami on Friday. They’re facing serious charges, including sex trafficking and gang rape, and the court is taking no chances. Federal prosecutors made it clear they believe the … Read more

Daniel Stern, the actor who gave us countless laughs as Marv, one of the bumbling Wet Bandits in the 1990 holiday hit Home Alone, has traded the glitz and glam of Hollywood for something much more down-to-earth—literally. These days, you won’t find him chasing after kids with Joe Pesci or setting off booby traps. View … Read more

If You’re Renting, You’re Saving Over $1,000 a Month—Here’s Where Dreaming of owning a home but stuck renting? Don’t feel bad—you might actually be winning financially. In many U.S. cities, it’s way cheaper to rent a starter home than to buy one, and we’re talking serious savings—over $1,000 a month in some places! A recent … Read more

Looking for a Home in 2025? Here Are 10 Hot Markets You Need to Know! Are you planning to buy a home in 2025? Good news! While home prices and mortgage rates are still a challenge, some cities are heating up as great places to buy. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently shared its … Read more

Weldon Family Loses Home in Fire, Red Cross Steps In to Help WELDON, Calif. A house fire broke out Thursday morning in Weldon, forcing three people out of their home. Firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department worked hard to put out the flames while also dealing with dangerous power lines and metal fences around … Read more

Real estate always feels stuck in slow motion compared to how fast everything else moves these days. From gadgets like electric scooters to podcasts at double speed, our lives are all about speed except when it comes to buying, building, or changing homes and offices. Thankfully, the world of real estate is catching up! Modular … Read more

New York City’s real estate world is upset about a new law called the FARE Act. The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and other groups filed a lawsuit on Monday, saying the law is unconstitutional and bad for renters. The FARE Act makes landlords pay real estate brokers’ fees when they hire them … Read more

“Real Estate App Sparks Debate: Should You Care About Your Neighbors’ Politics?” Imagine moving into a new neighborhood and being able to check your future neighbors’ political views before you even buy the house. Sounds wild, right? That’s exactly what a new real estate platform claims to do. According to reports, this start-up uses data … Read more