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Biography

KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKS is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York. He covers economic disparities and other national breaking business and financial news. Before coming to CBS, Mr. Brooks was a towns reporter for Newsday on Long Island where he produced enterprise, government watchdog and general feature stories focused on communities directly east of New York City. Mr. Brooks was also the innovation and entrepreneurship reporter for the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, New York. He has covered higher education at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville and The Ledger in Lakeland, Fla., the Omaha World-Herald and the Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier. Brooks, a Detroit native, loves professional basketball, herb gardening, traveling and cooking seafood. He began his journalism career in 2000 as a varsity sports reporter for his high school newspaper in Romulus, Mich. He holds a bachelor’s degree in News/Editorial Journalism and General Political Science from Central Michigan and a master's degree in Literary Reportage from New York University.

Content

Total articles 3308

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  Live like the ‘Sultan of Swat’: Babe Ruth’s former New York home lists for $1.5 million

  By Khristopher J. Brooks Verified

  Apr. 04, 2025

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  5 common mistakes first-time home flippers make (and how to avoid them)

  By Khristopher J. Brooks Verified

  Mar. 31, 2025

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  Real Estate News

  By Madeleine D'Angelo, Rachel Scheier Verified, Paul Owers Verified, Khristopher J. Brooks Verified

  Mar. 26, 2025

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Homes.com

Homes.com is a prominent real estate web portal and marketing services provider in the U.S. and Canada, owned by CoStar Group. Established in 1993, it has evolved into one of the most visited residential real estate platforms, attracting 149 million unique visitors monthly as of February 2024, making it the second-largest portal after Zillow. The company offers a range of consumer tools, including property searches, home value estimates, and directories for agents and brokers. For real estate professionals, Homes.com provides lead generation, reputation management, listing syndication, and brand advertising solutions. It also features collaboration tools to facilitate transactions between buyers, sellers, and agents. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Homes.com actively recruits for various roles in sales, marketing, and technology. The company is recognized for its specialized, consumer-friendly approach, leveraging its legacy to build trust and industry expertise.