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Welcome to the reThink Real Estate Podcast: Your best source for practical and entertaining industry insights, conversations and interviews. Dedicated to provide you with actionable takeaways in each episode, to help you build and grow your real estate business. Your hosts are Christian Harris, leader of the Sea-Town Team in Seattle, WA and Kellen Hoskins in Prescott, AZ. The RTRE Podcast is a proud members of the Industry Syndicate Podcast Network.
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Recent protests have ignited debate over whether blocking traffic should be a federal crime. Activists recently targeted major highways and airport access roads nationwide, including a significant disruption at Seatac Airport, where 46 protesters were charged. The demonstrators, using a tactic known as a "sleeping dragon," effectively halted traffi…
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Amid increasing scrutiny, shocking reports have emerged of Texas National Guard members being implicated in human smuggling operations organized by cartels. The incidents, involving young soldiers tempted by quick financial gains, underscore a concerning trend where military personnel are exploited for illegal activities. This development raises se…
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Among the 46,000 people in Los Angeles experiencing homelessness, there are dozens living along the Arroyo Seco next to the 110 Freeway near Highland Park. Those living there have constructed a number of different makeshift structures, some with tents, tarps and other scrap materials, but at least one of the structures, complete with a stone wall, …
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Residents in New York City who are accused of being squatters can qualify for free legal assistance, a housing lawyer told Newsweek on Wednesday. Squatting has emerged as a top-button issue in recent weeks after incidents in New York captured headlines creating the impression of a crisis. However, experts have pointed out that cases of people estab…
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In a surprising turn of events, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s $16.1 million London pub has been overrun by squatters. The York and Albany Pub, which was pending sale, is now barricaded by the intruders using Ramsay’s own kitchen appliances. The squatters, self-described as professional and using the space as their new home, have left the once-pris…
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Seattle man, Steve Irwin, known for repeated attempts to establish a makeshift mining operation in Dr. Jose Rosal Park, has been arrested yet again. Irwin's latest antics involve using an excavator to dig for gold and construct a cabin within the park, leading to his third arrest in six months for violating a no-entry order. Despite his family's pl…
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Dr. Alice Christie, Founder and CEO of Tynkertopia has been an educator for the last 56 years. She taught in the K-12 arena for 20 years, was a professor of education at Arizona State University for 20+ years and spent 9 years traveling to 37 states to provide STEM education workshops to over 5000 PK-12 teachers. In 2017, she founded and self-funde…
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Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston has announced a controversial shift in the city's immigration policy, which significantly reduces the duration new immigrants can stay in shelters—from 14-42 days to a mere 24-72 hours. This change primarily targets a small group, limiting the new six-month asylum seeker program to just 1,000 participants. Despite Denve…
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Officials in the San Diego area are urging Congress to pass stricter U.S. border laws amid an increase in migrants arriving on the shores of California’s beaches by boat. In the most recent incident, a speedboat navigated between surfers and beachgoers before it was abandoned in the suburb of Carlsbad, just north of San Diego. Several videos of Sat…
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In an unconventional bank robbery attempt in Sandusky, Ohio, a 20-year-old Venezuelan national utilized a translator app to demand money from bank tellers. Identified as Yeon Brito Gonzalez, the suspect claimed he did not speak English and had used the app to communicate his demands. Despite his assertions of misunderstanding, law enforcement swift…
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San Diego has unexpectedly topped the charts in illegal immigrant crossings, surpassing sectors in Texas which traditionally held these figures. This shift follows the implementation of stringent border control measures by Texas, including controversial legislation allowing for the state-managed deportation of undocumented migrants. This enforcemen…
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Amid declining real estate values, a condo in San Francisco’s troubled Tenderloin district recently sold for half its 2019 purchase price. This stark drop, from $1.25 million to just $675,000, highlights deeper issues within specific micro-markets of the city, known for their challenges including high homeless rates and drug problems. Despite low i…
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In a potent critique of New York's handling of squatting issues, a new Republican-led legislative bill aims to instill stricter enforcement measures. The proposed bill targets the escalating squatting epidemic, exacerbated by lax enforcement and liberal housing policies, enabling quick evictions by law enforcement based on homeowners' reports. This…
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Seattle is suffering another economic blow to its downtown core with the announcement that Lululemon will be leaving Pacific Place later this month. The clothier is not seeing the level of sales that’s needed at this location, according to one of the employees who spoke to KOMO News. About 20 people work at the business. The closing of Lululemon fo…
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The Democratic-run city of Denver, Colorado, plans to defund its police department to pay for illegal immigrants. Denver, which is commonly referred to as a “sanctuary city,” announced on Wednesday that it will spend $89.9 million on services for incoming illegal migrants, pulling some of the funding from roughly $45 million in public programs and …
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A man who claimed to identify as a woman to use the female locker room at Planet Fitness was arrested after fellow members called the police. In a recent incident at a Planet Fitness gym in Gastonia, North Carolina, Christopher Allan Miller, aged 38, was arrested after he stripped naked in the women's locker room. Members of the gym who believed Mi…
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In a recent incident at the Emerald City Hoedown in Seattle, a women’s country line dance team was told to remove their American flag-themed shirts or leave the event, sparking controversy. The dance group was accused of making some attendees feel unsafe due to the patriotic imagery. The situation, which was reported by local media personality Jaso…
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In a controversial move, Democratic St. Louis Mayor Tashara Jones is proposing a policy to hold local businesses accountable for crimes occurring on their premises. This shift comes amid a series of break-ins, suggesting a broader approach to crime management beyond traditional law enforcement. Mayor Jones believes businesses should be more involve…
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Home insurance companies are increasingly using aerial images from drones and even high-altitude balloons as a tool to dump properties seen as higher risk, according to a report. Angry homeowners have reported losing their coverage after being told they had damaged roof shingles, debris in the backyard or having undeclared items such as swimming po…
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San Francisco Public Library workers plan to rally Tuesday, demanding the city provide security guards at all branches to protect staff and patrons amid a rise in dangerous incidents. Most of the city's 28 library locations lack dedicated security officers, and librarians and other workers say they've been forced to intervene in dangerous situation…
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A rowdy mob at the Randall’s Island migrant shelter was busted early Monday after a brawl that injured four security guards and left one migrant suffering a stab wound, police and sources said. Five men, believed to be migrants housed at the massive tent city, were charged with assault after jumping the 24-year-old victim while he was eating on his…
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In an eye-opening development, Venezuelan migrant influencer Leon Moreno, renowned for his audacious advocacy of squatting on social media, finds himself ensnared by the very system he sought to exploit. Moreno, who amassed a considerable following by mocking American policies and encouraging illegal immigration practices, now faces the irony of ye…
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In a bold move highlighting the contentious immigration debate, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has escalated tensions with the Biden administration and New York City Mayor Eric Adams by transporting thousands of immigrants to the sanctuary city of New York. Abbott accuses President Biden of leveraging migrants as political tools to appease far-left fac…
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In a move that reads more like a political thriller than reality, the village of Dolton has enlisted former Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to spearhead an investigation into current Mayor Tiffany Henyard's alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. Lightfoot, once ousted from office herself, is set to earn $400 an hour for delving into Henyard's financial d…
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The influx of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S. southern border has sparked significant concern among security analysts and policymakers, marking a stark shift in the demographics of illegal immigration into the United States. In just the first few months of 2024, nearly 19,000 Chinese nationals have been apprehended, a figure that is on pace to …
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Angelenos are used to seeing fees for gratuity and even healthcare on the restaurant bill, but a downtown Los Angeles rooftop eatery is now charging a fee for security. Considered an essential experience in rooftop dining, diners at Perch, which is on the 15th floor of the Pershing Square Building at Hill and 5th streets, may soon notice the 4.5% s…
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In San Francisco, a baffling proposal by local lawmakers now allows residents to sue grocery stores that decide to close, adding another layer of absurdity to the city's already contentious relationship with its business community. This measure comes in response to a series of store closures due to safety concerns and rampant shoplifting, including…
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Seattle Police sending a strong law and order message with release of body cam footage showing far-left activists being arrested during a protest for illegal immigrants in City Council Chambers. Six people have been charged for the Feb. 27 incident. Nelson called three recesses after far-left activists with Stop The Sweeps Seattle and Comunidad Sin…
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CHICAGO - Chicago health officials confirmed Wednesday that there is a 'small number' of tuberculosis (TB) cases among migrants in the city, and their medical teams are ramping up contact tracing. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) said the cases were reported in "a few different shelters" in the city; however, officials did not disclos…
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In Bellevue, Washington, taxpayers are inadvertently funding a controversial form of tenant support, leading to thousands in rent paid for "serial squatters," a local politician has said. In an interview with Fox News, Reagan Dunn, the vice-chair of the Metropolitan King County Council, criticized a taxpayer-funded program that awarded $88,000 to k…
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Immigrants to the US can now decide they are not female or male, but a third unspecified gender when applying for citizenship. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services revised its N-400 Application for Naturalization form to provide applicants with the option of selecting “another gender identity” labeled “X,” it announced on Monday. “Historical…
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Squatters turned a Texas woman’s home into a “drug den” and sold her possessions at a yard sale — but police told her they couldn’t do anything about it. Terri Boyette was in Florida caring for her sick mother when a friend called to tell her someone had squatted her Dallas-area home. She had previously hired workers to renovate her house, but afte…
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A video from inside a migrant shelter in Denver shows a city leader begging families to move on to other cities and warning of a bleak future if they stay. In the clip obtained by 9NEWS, Denver’s Newcomer Communications Liaison Andres Carrera, who also serves as Mayor Mike Johnston's political director, tells newly arrived migrants that Denver cann…
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Recent data from the Center for Immigration Studies suggests that about 90% of the roughly 386,000 illegal immigrants that have been flown into the United States under the Biden administration’s parole program for illegal immigrants from certain countries have been admitted to the country at ports of entry in Florida and Texas. The data provided by…
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Republican lawmakers in Georgia are taking aim at the ongoing squatting problem in Atlanta, proposing a bill that would make it a criminal offense. According to the National Rental Home Council trade group, 1,200 homes have been taken over by squatters in the city. With law enforcement bound by tenant right laws, homeowners are left with limited op…
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Oregon has legislatively completed its U-turn on a short-lived liberal policy that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of certain drugs. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, on Monday signed into law a bill that reverses Measure 110, a 2020 law that voters approved to decriminalize most illegal possession of controlled substance offenses …
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In an ambitious move to curb crime, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the installation of 480 high-tech surveillance cameras across Oakland, aiming to provide the police with a modern tool to monitor criminal activities more effectively. This initiative, part of a broader effort to enhance public safety in California, targets key areas prone to c…
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Seven people have died at a hotel-turned-shelter for Denver’s homeless people since it opened in December, according to the city's medical examiner. The former DoubleTree by Hilton hotel serves hundreds of homeless people under a campaign by Mayor Mike Johnston to move 2,000 individuals out of the city's streets by the end of this year. That figure…
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A new, 2,000-person migrant caravan is making its way north to the US border — and is expected to reach El Paso, Texas, in just the next few days. Videos posted online show a swarm of people walking through the streets of southern Mexico on Monday. In one clip, an apparent leader could be seen encouraging the group through a bullhorn to chant “A la…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says "squatting" is a scam that violates private property rights and signed a bill intended to help protect homeowners in Orlando on Wednesday. According to a video Florida's governor posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), squatters commandeering homes have become an issue nationwide. However, he says the state will be putting a…
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New rules are coming to strip clubs that could make work conditions safer for dancers and eventually allow alcohol sales at these businesses. Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 6105 into law on Monday. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldana (D-Seattle) and it requires a series of worker protections for dancers, eliminates lewd conduct rules f…
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In a striking revelation, downtown Portland faces the highest office vacancy rate in the nation, a direct aftermath of the chaotic "Summer of Love" and subsequent control by groups such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter. The city's once-vibrant heart now grapples with an alarming exodus of businesses and a dwindling foot traffic recovery rate, placi…
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In an audacious move that's stirring controversy across the board, New York City has embarked on a plan to issue prepaid debit cards to immigrant families lacking legal status. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain on these families by providing them with $350 weekly for essential purchases such as food and baby supplies, exclusive…
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Chicago's handling of its migrant crisis, led by Mayor Brandon Johnson, has sparked controversy and raised questions about transparency and financial accountability. Nearly $1 million weekly is being funneled into just three hotels serving as migrant shelters, with allegations of financial mismanagement and cover-up. Investigations have highlighted…
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In Atlanta, a property owner's attempt to provide temporary shelter to "Stop Cop City" protesters has spiraled into a legal and logistical nightmare. Initially, the owner, David Morris, permitted a few protesters to reside on his 9-acre property to assist with land care. However, as the pandemic hit, the situation grew out of control, with the numb…
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In Portland, Oregon, the city is bracing itself for a potentially tumultuous election season, reflected in the preparation of new crowd control measures and steel barriers around federal buildings. This initiative stems from past experiences, particularly the 2020 protests, which left scars on the cityscape and its community. Amidst concerns of ren…
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In a bold move emblematic of American ingenuity and the fight against property rights violations, a California-based company, Squatter Squad, is making headlines for its unconventional approach to squatter removal. Leveraging legal loopholes, the company, disguised as home inspectors, enters properties under the guise of conducting inspections, swi…
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California restaurants are reportedly laying off staff and reducing hours for other team members in an effort to cut costs ahead of a California state law taking effect on April 1 that will raise fast-food workers’ hourly wage to $20. In the months leading up to the wage mandate, California eateries, particularly pizza joints, have established a pl…
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Parents of students at University of California Berkeley have become so concerned about their offspring’s safety they have hired private security to secure the local vicinity. SFGATE reports that parents were forced to take matters into their own hands amid a surge in violent crime around the UC Berkeley campus located outside of San Francisco: Par…
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In the first three months after the City of Denver converted a hotel in Denver's Central Park neighborhood to a shelter for the homeless, calls for police and first responders rose 2,900% compared to the previous three months when it served as a hotel, according to city data obtained by CBS News Colorado. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…
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