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Zillow, facing big losses, quits flipping houses and will lay off a quarter of its staff

Nov. 2, 2021  Daily Business Briefing By Stephen Gandel https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/11/02/business/news-business-stock-market#zillow-q3-earnings-home-flipping-ibuying Zillow, the real estate website known for estimating house values, said on Tuesday that it would exit the business of rapidly buying and selling houses amid heavy losses and that it planned to let go ab...

How many records can Southern California home prices break? Last year, 10!

BY ANDREW KHOURISTAFF WRITER  JAN. 21, 2022 5 AM PT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-01-21/southern-california-median-home-price-nears-700-000-record-high-december-2021 Southern California home prices hit another all-time high in December, capping a year of sharp growth that left many first-time buyers frustrated while homeowners counted their equity gains. ...

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Selling a House? Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in 2022

Tina Orem Jan 18, 2022 https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/selling-home-capital-gains-tax It feels great to get a high price for the sale of your home, but in some cases, the IRS may want a piece of the action. That’s because capital gains on real estate can be taxable. Here’s how you can minimize or even avoid a tax bite on the sale of your house. What is a capit...

Home buyers: Don’t wait for home prices to drop in 2022!

Erik J. Martin / The Mortgage Reports Contributor / March 28, 2022 - 7 min read   Will home prices drop in 2022? The price of homes has risen significantly over the past few years. Many hopeful buyers, especially those on tighter budgets, are eager to learn if and when home prices may become more affordable. The consensus from experts? Don’t hold your ...