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What Are FHA-Approved Condos?

An FHA-approved condo is a property that can be purchased using FHA loans —or loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These FHA loans are for first-time homebuyers (or someone who hasn't owned a home in the previous three years). The fantastic news about FHA-approved condos is that these properties require lower down

No Joke: Comedian Andy Richter’s $1.9M Burbank Home Lands a Buyer Right Away

Andy Richter, the comedian best known as Conan O'Brien's quippy sidekick, is moving on from his Burbank, CA [https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Burbank_Los-Angeles-County_CA], home.The 3,200-square-foot house was listed for $1,995,000 and is marked as a contingent sale. Richter picked up the property in 2013 for $1,225,000.The four-bedroom, three-bath, 1939 abode comes with a separate guesthouse that was formerly a

That’s a Wrap: Director James Cameron Lists His Lavish California Eco-Ranch for $33M

Oscar-winning director James Cameron 's knack for innovation, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility are equally apparent in his films and homes. He is best known for his work on blockbusters "Titanic," "Avatar," and "Aliens," among others. You might even think of his Hollister Ranch a real estate blockbuster. And he's looking for a

Sleek Sonoma Estate Offers Modernist Perfection for $12.5M

When people move to Sonoma, CA , they tend to stay. But a rare gem tucked into Sonoma Mountain has landed on the market for $12.5 million. The house is in an area with about 15 other homes. It's private and serene but just an hour away from San Francisco. At 2,463 feet in elevation

Striking Actors Say Hollywood Studios Want To Perpetually Use AI-Generated Replicas Of Actors For One Day’s Pay

Updated Jul 14, 2023, 03:13am EDT Topline Leaders of the striking actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, criticized the Hollywood studios Thursday for offering an AI proposal that would allow studios to replace background actors with their digital replicas in perpetuity in return for a single day’s pay, outlining the growing concerns about the use of AI tools

Who Qualifies For Biden’s $39 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness? Here’s How To Find Out

Topline President Joe Biden and the Department of Education announced $39 billion in student loan forgiveness Friday, a watered down version of his previous, more ambitious student loan forgiveness plan—but to find out if you qualify, you’ll need to look back at a repayment history stretching back at least two decades, keeping recent grads from

The FTC Gets Steamrolled Again, Losing Appeal To Stop The Microsoft Activision Deal

Two things can be true: You can respect the FTC’s recent mandate to hold huge megacorps to account so they don’t abuse their monopolistic powers, and you can also admit that they made an absolutely terrible case to try and stop the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. The FTC failed to land

Dwyane Wade Buys Stake In WNBA’s Chicago Sky

Topline Former NBA star Dwyane Wade has purchased a stake in his hometown WNBA team, the Chicago Sky, he announced on social media Friday, joining a growing list of high-profile athlete investors in the league. Key Facts Wade joins an ownership group that includes real estate developer Michael Alter, Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, Footlocker CEO