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How do you know if the property you’re buying is a cash-flowing investment or a money pit? Too many investors think they’re getting a great deal, so they rush the due diligence process, waive home inspections, and hastily close on properties without knowing what’s really lurking beneath the surface. Don’t let that be YOU!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Ellie Ridge was walking properties, scaling rooftops, and exploring crawl spaces with her contractor father at an early age. Now a top 1% real estate agent in the Bay Area, Ellie blends her deep home inspection knowledge and market…
Lawyers for the Department of War and Anthropic sparred in a California federal court on Tuesday over Anthropic’s challenge to the Pentagon labeling it a “supply-chain risk” to national security and banning all government contractors from using the company’s sweeping AI tools. Anthropic is seeking an injunction barring enforcement of that order. The case—which involves a historic first in that the Department of Defense, informally renamed the Department of War (DOW) by the Trump administration, labeled a U.S.-led business as a supply-chain risk to national security—is rooted in a contract negotiation that escalated quickly. The DOW wanted to add a blanket…
If you plan to use a power of attorney for a real estate closing, preparation is key. From making sure the document is legally valid under your state’s laws to coordinating with your title company and choosing the right agent, a few proactive steps can prevent delays. Here are three essential tips every seller should know. Whether you’re selling a home in Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, or Denver, CO, this Redfin guide will walk you through how using power of attorney for a real estate closing works, why sellers rely on it, and the key steps to make sure…
Dave:We are heading into the heart of the spring selling season. Normally a time where things start to pick up, people start to come out of the woodwork and the market gets a little bit of life back into it. But with everything going on here in 2026, is that going to happen this year? I’m Dave Meyer here today with Kathy Fettke, Henry Washington, and James Dainard. And today we’re going over the latest headlines, the most recent data and news to help you make sense of what’s actually going to happen this spring selling season. You’re listening to…
Big Oil giant TotalEnergies will eliminate nearly $1 billion in offshore wind projects planned along the U.S. East Coast under the threat of cancelation from the Trump administration in exchange for redirecting the reimbursed funds to U.S. natural gas projects, primarily in Texas. In the so-called “landmark agreement” announced March 23 between TotalEnergies and the U.S. Interior Department, the federal government will reimburse the French energy giant about $928 million for its investments in the Attentive Energy and Carolina Long Bay projects offshore of New York and North Carolina, respectively, which were put on hold by the company after President…
Every spring, travelers flock to the same destinations for warm weather, beaches, and a change of scenery. But not all spring break hotspots fit the typical mold—some offer something a little more unexpected. Beyond a quick escape, these cities stand out for their year-round recreation, strong local culture, and climates that attract full-time residents. Here are eight spring break destinations that aren’t just great for a week of vacation, but are also strong contenders for a place to call home. All data is as of February 2026. Housing market data comes from Redfin. 1. Asheville, North Carolina Spring break vibe:…
In This Article This article is presented by BAM Capital. You bought your first rental, or maybe your second and third. You learned how to screen tenants, handle maintenance calls at 11 p.m., and navigate the slow grind of building equity one unit at a time. That took discipline and real courage, and most people never do it. But the skills that make you a great single-family landlord aren’t the same ones that build lasting, scalable wealth. At some point, the model starts working against you. More properties mean more tenants, calls, and systems to manage—and more of your personal…
Wall Street is bracing for a Monday deadline that President Donald Trump set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the global economy reels from an energy crisis that shows little signs of abating. Futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial average fell 78 points, or 0.17%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.25%, and Nasdaq futures lost 0.32%. U.S. oil futures dipped 0.12% to at $98.11 a barrel, and Brent crude eased 0.38% to $111.76. The national average gasoline price reached $3.94 a gallon on Sunday, up more than $1 over the past month, according to AAA. The yield on the 10-year…
President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if the country didn’t swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ship traffic after the passage of oil and gas cargoes has been paralyzed. Trump said in a social media post Saturday evening that he would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants, beginning with the biggest one, if it didn’t open the strait within 48 hours. The comments from Trump, on his Truth Social media platform, marked a dramatic escalation in the US president’s rhetoric about the strait, a day after he said he was thinking about “winding down” the military operation…
In This Article Talk of lower interest rates has sparked hope that house flipping could make a comeback. Guess what? It never left. According to a new report from New Western, a marketplace for off-market properties for investors, local flippers supplied 217% more starter homes to the market in 2025 than homebuilders did, reshaping the narrative of how first-time buyers find affordable houses. Why It No Longer Makes Sense for Builders to Construct Smaller Homes Like the dinosaur, starter homes once roamed across the length and breadth of America until a cataclysmic event—the COVID-19 pandemic and rising interest rates—made them…