Some people in SF are offering $1M above asking price and it's still not considered competitive, said a real estate agent. Some of his clients who work in A.I. made all-cash offers, agreed to close quickly, waived contingencies and it wasn’t enough. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/r...
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One woman lent her friend $10,000 without a contract. Another lent his friend $800 more than a year ago and would consider it a gift if he is never repaid. As people struggle with high costs of living, they are turning to friends for financial support.
When Your Lender Is Also Your Best Friend
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