There is a reason people say “sex sells.” In many cases, turning something boring into something sexy gets people excited, but is that an ethical sales tactic in real estate?
One Australian agent thought so. He hired a sexy harem of beautiful, scantly clad women to pose in an advertisement for a home listing. The women wear bikinis and other revealing attire while taking a bubble bath, eating whipped cream covered strawberries, and hanging out around the property. Continue reading
Many long time married couples know the stresses that can come up in a relationship. After years living in a small space together, some couples are pushed to the edge and consider leaving their partner, who they once agreed “till death do us part.” Continue reading
A real estate broker discovered strangers living in what was supposed to be an unoccupied home she was trying to sell on behalf of the owners.
Realtor, Melissa Case was hired by Debra Stewart to sell her property through a short sale. Upon arriving at the property Case found two individuals were already living there. Anthony Loquiao and Gayalea Risley claim they paid a deposit and signed a one-year lease agreement with another Realtor for the home in October. Loquiao and Risley now believe they may have been duped. Continue reading
A Toyko-based real estate company has created apartments that aim to increase intimacy, along with the census. Developer Rintaro Kikuchi designed konkatsu or “marriage hunting” apartments which feature spacious and airy rooms, balconies with a view of the city, and stripper poles in the living room. Do I have your attention now? Continue reading
A Houston woman got more than she bargained for when a real estate agent called last minute asking to bring a client by for an unscheduled home showing. What the homeowner didn’t know, however, was that the agent was not actually an agent. And the client was not really look to buy a home. Continue reading
Real estate occasionally draws some risque attention, but rarely does naked real estate make its way to millions of TV viewers around the world. Network TLC has changed that norm by bringing real estate agent for the nudists Jackie Youngblood to the boob tube in her show Buying Naked. Continue reading
After plans to build a state of the art production studio fell through, filmmaker George Lucas has come up with an alternate plan for his Grady Ranch property. Lucas’ new plan for the sprawling estate is to build low income housing on it. Lucas plans to sell the property to the Marin Community Foundation, a non-profit that has already funded more than 2,500 units of affordable housing, and will explore options for developing Grady Ranch. Continue reading
Not even a decade ago, the United States economy suffered the worst financial disaster since the great depression. At the center was a real estate bubble driving prices sky high, increasing consumer debt, and causing upside down mortgages and unmanageable debt payments for borrowers. Continue reading
They say that sex sells, but that logic is usually applied to industries such as fashion, adult beverages, and tourism. Real estate has always been a more conservative industry in terms of advertising. Well, until now. Continue reading
More bad news for the city of Ferguson, Missouri. While the city remains reeling from the turmoil surrounding the death of Michael Brown, the city is now experiencing a decline in home values. Continue reading
Housing scams are sadly nothing new. Without them, this website wouldn’t have an endless stream of rotten real estate deals to write about. But it is unusual when real estate crime leads to more than a few years of jail time, let alone life in prison. Continue reading
Of all professions, some have a worse reputation than others. Lawyer jokes aside, one profession worthy of mixed reviews is real estate. Thanks to a few bad eggs, all industry colleagues find themselves fighting a reputation for chasing a quick buck and unethical dealings. Continue reading
Real estate agents are always looking at ways to increase leads and build a larger client base. New clients are the lifeblood of a successful real estate business. But can an agent survive on their social network alone?
Real estate writer Matt Jones did an analysis of client harvesting from one’s own social network, and the results were not compelling. Continue reading
Eminent domain laws are laws that allow cities, states, and government entities to seize properties for the public good. Sometimes expanding highways or commuter rail systems requires knocking down buildings to pave the way for progress, but these laws are being abused for a completely different purpose. Continue reading
She’s not only the founder of Foreclosures.com, a website that provides investors and homeowners with foreclosure information and guidance, she’s also a member herself. Alex McGee, known as the “foreclosure guru” recently fell behind on the mortgage payments for her custom designed 4,775 square foot home, and was faced with a tough decision. A decision she’s recommended many times to her investor clients and homeowners over the years. Continue reading