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California AG charges first real estate agent with price gouging after LA fires

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced last week that criminal charges have been filed against a real estate agent who allegedly tried to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire. That blaze has consumed about 14,000 acres in the Altadena area north of LA.

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Housing Rights Initiative files massive discrimination case in Illinois

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The Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) is taking aim at 165 real estate agents, brokerage firms and landlords in its latest series of lawsuits filed in Chicago. The suit alleges that real estate professionals discriminated against low-income families who were looking to use Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Housing resources and help for victims of the LA fires

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As real estate agents, we have an obligation to help [people] find a place even when its going to be difficult. An announcement from the company on Thursday also offered any agent, owner or landlord working with displaced residents that it would refund any application fees.

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California attorney general cracks down on rental price gouging

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Through the investigation, the attorney generals office learned that after being evacuated in the Eaton fire, the family contacted their real estate agent to find a rental property and inquired about a home in Glendale. Bontas office filed charges against another agent last Wednesday.

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83 real estate quotes to inspire, motivate & empower you to achieve your career goals

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Related article How to be a successful real estate agent (without going broke) Here are some quotes to fuel your passion and help you create a business that reflects your unique vision. Inspirational quotes from industry leaders Success in real estate comes down to two factors: taking care of and valuing the customer.

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57 crucial real estate statistics that explain the 2025 market

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Other important items were taking a private tour (62%), meeting/speaking with the property manager or landlord (55%) and seeing reviews of the property manager or landlord (35%). These stats show the effect that agents have on the real estate buying and selling process and the importance that they play at all stages of a transaction.

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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

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Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). It was also a year in which many agents and brokers started new firms. Nearly 8,600 firms exited, the most exits in a single year since 1997.

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