Real Estate

As real estate agents licensed by the New York Department of State, we need to know the difference … [+] between the truth and a lie. getty In real estate, the facts are the facts. As the country watched the drama unfold over the past week, first at the Capitol Building and now, perhaps, at

Corbis via Getty Images Bill Gates, the fourth richest person in the world and a self-described nerd who is known for his early programming skills rather than his love of the outdoors, has been quietly snatching up 242,0000 acres of farmland across the U.S. — enough to make him the top private farmland owner in

CEO/Founder of Ask DOSS, a voice-activated digital real estate assistant that’s like having a REALTOR in your pocket. #proptech   getty Today, everything that could technologically cause real estate agents to become obsolete already exists. As the old phrase says, “What goes up, must eventually come down!” The real estate industry was more formally founded in

For-sale home listings are now at their lowest point on record. getty If you’re hoping to buy a house this year, you might have a hard time finding one. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, for-sale listings are officially at an all-time low. By the end of December, the number of homes for sale

The two-acre estate on Pescadero Point offers dramatic views in all directions. © 2020 Grant Kinsey Pebble Beach, on California’s Monterey Peninsula, is known for its dramatic oceanfront scenery, its legendary golf links and its famous 17-Mile Drive. In a coveted community, that is the most coveted address. On 17-Mile Drive, two locations are at

Eric is a real estate investor and founder of MartelTurnkey. MartelTurnkey sells rental properties to investors looking for passive income. getty President-elect Joe Biden’s policies and tax plans are becoming increasingly more relevant as his time in office begins. When it comes to the real estate industry or investing in general, it’s important to pay attention

Deep soaking tubs and larger showers are among the top residential bathroom trends for 2021. Photo courtesy of Michelle Miazga-Hall, Founder + Principal, Port + Quarter // Gabriel Hall (Photographer) Last year’s dramatic events, especially the Covid-19 pandemic, will continue to exert their influence on our homes in this new year. So will the urge

Kiawah Island, S.C., home of Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residence is among destinations … [+] transitioning from seasonal vacation spots to year-round adoptive home turf in the COVID era. Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residences The pandemic has liberated many folks from the need to live close to their jobs, and in cities they

Glenn is a Mortgage Executive at Ally Home with more than 35 years of experience in consumer lending, mortgage and capital markets. getty Covid-19 unleashed unprecedented changes across the business landscape, and the real estate and mortgage industries were no exception. The pandemic accelerated the shift to modernize both the home shopping and home mortgage experience. This

Robert Reffkin, cofounder and CEO of Compass. Getty Images for Fast Company Compass, a much-hyped residential brokerage, has filed documents with the Securities & Exchange Commission for a possible IPO, the company announced on Monday. “The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined,”

Real estate can be a fluid industry that adapts and evolves quickly. However, there will always be a handful of problems in such a dynamic sector that investors have to navigate. The challenges that investors face in the real estate market can impact their business significantly. With uncertainty in other sectors of the economy, dealing

Managing Partner, Capital Markets at PIA Residential. getty Cap rates are more formally known as asset capitalization rates and are important for commercial real estate analysis. I’d like to shed a light on cap rates — and the way they are used and manipulated. Cap rates contain both positive and negative qualities, and while they can

Clinton Kelly is HGTV’s newest host. Getty Images HGTV’s newest show has an extra dose of style and a whole lot of inspiration. Self-Made Mansions, which premiers January 8th at 8:00 pm features lifestyle expert and former co-host of ABC’s The Chew and TLC’s What Not To Wear Clinton Kelly helping to guide entrepreneurs in their search for the perfect home.

Arijiju, a lavish private estate on the Borana Conservancy in central Kenya’s Laikipia region. Dook Vacation real estate, including swanky villas and lavish homes, has long been a favorite of the rich and famous that want to steer clear of the paparazzi or other guests entirely. During Covid-19 times, when people are working from home,

The 46-acre compound was built for concert baritone John Charles Thomas. Berlyn Photography | Hilton & Hyland Homebuyers in the market for seclusion, architectural pedigree and easy access to Los Angeles’ Westside may want to turn their gaze to a newly listed estate in the heart of Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon. Surrounded by hills dotted with

Sold house sign on house in a sellers market. getty The 2020 housing market was a year of extremes. Within the span of just a few months, we saw homes bounce between hit decade highs and decade lows. Going into 2021, economists and industry players project home prices will continue rising by 5.7% in 2021 and that

Liam Payne performs on stage during day one of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Seat at London’s O2 … [+] Arena. PA Images via Getty Images Here’s one New Year’s resolution Liam Payne can already cross off his list. The singer-songwriter of One Direction fame has sold his scenic retreat in the mountains above Malibu

The Vanderbilt mansion was once a prime spot for the Gilded Age wealthy. Gavin Preuss One of the crown jewels of America’s historic homes, a grand Vanderbilt family home that straddles the Massachusetts towns of Stockbridge and Lenox, is on the market for $12.5 million. The property, which was built in the Berkshires in 1886,

Ski lifts are just a stone’s throw away from this newly built Truckee home designed by Bohlin … [+] Cywinski Jackson. Tahoe Mountain Realty It’s a skier’s or snowboarder’s ultimate dream. Get up, get dressed, grab your season pass, head to the equipment room for your gear and then step outside. Groomed slopes are right

Mortgage interest rates continue their downward trend getty The new year has kicked off with a new interest rate, and it is lower than it has ever been. Mortgage interest rates closed at 2.65% last week for 30-year fixed-rate loans, based on the weekly report from Freddie Mac. This is down from 2.67% the previous