Real Estate

Owner and Qualifying Broker at Rhino Realty Property Management and Rhino Realty B&B, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author and speaker. getty Perhaps surprisingly, it’s rare in my line of work that the subject of firing a client comes up too often. In the real estate business, most leads or property owners tend to be highly valuable, especially if

Mortgage interest rates just keep dropping getty For the 13th time this year the mortgage interest rates have reached the lowest point in recorded history. Freddie Mac reports 30-year, fixed rate loans were as low as 2.72% over the past week. That is down from their previous low of 2.78% earlier in the month. Typically

With COVID-19 protocols, most home buyers are more serious. getty The New York City real estate market has been in flux for months, but the safeguards created to protect homebuyers, agents and sellers from the novel coronavirus has created a silver lining — they’ve decreased the number of so-called “lookie loos,” the term for people

Instead of sending your old kitchen to he landfill, consider recycling it while aiding a good cause. … [+] getty Steve Feldman was a veteran rock and roll disc jockey who, in 1998, left radio to raise money for addict recovery programs. A self-proclaimed recovering addict, Feldman had one important donor in Greenwich, Connecticut who,

CEO, Americas at The Instant Group overseeing the company’s expansion throughout the Americas. getty While the retail landscape has experienced a dramatic evolution over the past two decades, commercial real estate, particularly office space, has been notoriously slow to adapt — that was, until March. These past eight months have propelled office real estate 10 years into

In Paradise Valley, Arizona, this 6,337-square-foot, five-bedroom home at 5237 E. Solano Drive is … [+] currently listed at $9.3 million. Designed by architect Bing Hu, the property features an elevator, a five-car garage, an outdoor glass pool, and a separate yoga studio/guest house. Robert Joffe of Launch Real Estate has the listing. Launch Real

Aaron Marshall is CEO & Co-Founder of Keyrenter Property Management, the nation’s leading property management and real estate franchise. getty If you work in the property management sector, or anywhere in real estate, you probably get a lot of your friends and family members asking if it’s smart to buy a house right now. Heck, you might

Stable and affordable rental housing is critical for communities and the overall economy. getty With President-elect Joe Biden set to take office in January, the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on America’s households is likely to be front and center. Even before the crisis, housing affordability and instability were serious problems.  “This year, the

The DB11 Aston Martin Aston Martin The Miami building that made a name for itself as the first residential building to partner with luxury carmaker Aston Martin has added a second luxury perk for the buyers of some of their highest-rated units. Anyone who purchases one of 38 Signature condos at the Aston Martin Residences

Raleigh North Carolina is among the ten highest-ranked markets “for overall real estate … [+] prospects.” getty Urban Land Institute and PwC’s latest real estate trends forecast is news.  ULI and PwC’s 2021 Emerging Trends in Real Estate® offers deep dives and insights into all sectors of the U.S. and Canadian real estate markets.  It’s

From direct mail to “sold by” signs, marketing has always been vital for agents, brokers and other real estate pros to get their name out there. However, as the industry continues to embrace the digital world, many professionals are looking to increase their digital marketing efforts. As top industry professionals, the members of Forbes Real

Spencer Rascoff, cofounder of Zillow Group Inc. © 2016 Bloomberg Finance LP Spencer Rascoff, former CEO of the real estate search site Zillow Z , has bought another Brentwood Park property minutes away from the one he purchased for $20 million a few years ago. This latest acquisition is a more modest three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home

Caring for house plants turns out to be one of the healthiest indoor activities. getty In these sequestered times, when we are spending more time at home than ever, we need a home that gives us every advantage. Here’s a time-honored idea for cleaner air, better feng shui, emotional cheering, better productivity, co2 absorption, and

Outer Borough multifamily activity is on the upswing. Ariel Property Advisors New York City’s multifamily market has begun to show positive signs of recovery in Q3, and while Manhattan’s sales activity has slowed, investors are looking for returns in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, and it’s signaling that the overall market may be pulling out

The interiors at Three Mulberry Brotherton Lock A $1.3 billion purchase of 13 acres in one of London’s most exclusive neighborhoods has turned out to be a good investment. Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia was already seeing strong sales activity going in to 2020 and the same demand continued this year, despite the Covid pandemic. In

Zell in 2019. Getty Images Sam Zell is one of the legendary investors of his generation, known for his love of dealmaking, gold chains, and telling it like it is. The title of his 2017 autobiography borrows his favorite phrase: “Am I Being Too Subtle?” Real estate has long been Zell’s dominion, and he scored

Kent Clothier, a national leader in the real estate investing industry, is the Founder and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide (REWW). getty You’ve heard that buying a rental property can be a fantastic way to produce passive income, and you’re ready to invest. But there’s a problem: all the best markets are outside your local area. Can

Are you tired of renting? Are you considering purchasing your first home? Do you dream of owning a house that can provide both you and your family a sense of stability and community? For many Americans, home ownership is an important part of the American dream. Being a homeowner means having a space to call

Outdoor terraces like this one at Essex Crossing are among the pandemic-era extras being … [+] incorporated into new office buildings under construction in New York City. Wordsearch / Riverfilm With COVID’s lethal second surge prompting more questions than ever about the future of the workplace, it’s instructive to note the pace of new office

The penthouse occupies the 37th through 39th floors of the 1930s Hampshire House on Central Park … [+] South. Nest Seekers International A Manhattan penthouse overlooking Central Park, on the so-called Billionaire’s Row, with an award-winning redesign teed up, is being auctioned off next month with no reserve.  The apartment is currently on the market