More people are working less, but the number of people with full-time jobs has remained flat.And while the labor force participation rate has risen, it’s still far below its all-time high in 2008, before the recession hit.The Labor Department reported Tuesday that the labor market has recovered to near pre-recession levels and that the unemployment…
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Why N.J. real estate tax bill will not be enough to pay for gas tax increase
The New Jersey Legislature will not have enough money to pay its gas tax increases for the year, according to a budget bill approved Wednesday.The bill would have the governor’s office, the state auditor and the Legislature pass a balanced budget that would have a combined $5.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30,…
How the real estate license loophole could affect you
A loophole in the way the U.S. government lets real estate agents apply for licenses has allowed unscrupulous people to avoid paying a license fee.They can instead make up a false address and fake a phone number.And the bogus license applicants are more likely to fail, a new study suggests.The findings are the latest in…
What if I could sell my real estate?
Boone County, North Carolina, resident Scott H. Brown said his business has grown exponentially over the past few years thanks to his real estate broker, and he is not planning on slowing down anytime soon.“When we’re talking about a lot of businesses that are trying to grow, there are always times where you’re looking at…
Why does Vancouver’s real estate market look so good?
I’m going to get this right out of the way, as it was a pretty big deal when the real estate boom hit in Vancouver in 2007.It was a time when the Vancouver real estate industry had just taken off and was on its way to becoming one of the most profitable in the world.But…
The Most Expensive Real Estate in America
There’s a good chance you’ve spent the last few days on Reddit browsing the comments section of the real estate subreddit.For a lot of Redditors, that’s the place to read the latest posts about the latest real estate deals.But if you’re looking for something a little more specialized, Reddit’s got you covered.There are hundreds of…
How to save $250,000 on your home with a real estate broker
Posted October 07, 2018 03:13:50 A real estate agent may be able to get you out of a lot of trouble if you are using an app called ‘CashBack’, according to a new report.In the first edition of The New York Times’ Real Estate Blog, a panel of industry experts reviewed a range of tools…
New York real estate: How to find a property for free?
How to locate a property that is available for free is a big deal. As long as you are able to pay for the entire purchase price, you will be able to obtain a property. This is the key factor in finding a good property for you. The more land you are willing to buy, the more likely…