Photo: Getty More communities throughout the U.S. are demanding more flexible real estate options that can accommodate multigenerational families throughout all phases of life. One prominent and increasingly popular solution is the accessory dwelling unit, or ADU – an independent residential unit with its own kitchen, bathroom(s) and bedroom(s) that is either attached to or
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Bright office colors, as showcased in this Framery Petrol Blue sound-proof pod designed for open … [+] office settings, have been shown to boost productivity. Framery Have you ever worked in an office that just didn’t seem to feel right? Ever had the sense your office clashed with your personality? Ever felt unproductive in any of
photo: Getty In the pantheon of misconceptions about affordable housing (and there are many — that it attracts less desirable residents, is inherently built of lesser quality and will drag down a neighborhood), there is the myth that a community with affordable housing couldn’t possibly be good for business. I am here to tell you
Maravilla Club Lap Pool Joe Fletcher With two of Cabo’s finest swimmable beaches, a championship golf course, private campsites and a slew of amenities, the 1,400-acre Twin Dolphin Los Cabos community is easily the most exclusive real estate in Cabo. Homeowners include some of the biggest names in tech and sports and the casual, fun-loving
photo: Getty The good news is that, like a smile, communication has the potential to make all the difference. As a real estate agent, you simply cannot overdo it. Plus, with today’s technological advantages (of course, there’s a phone in everybody’s pocket) communication is essentially free. So why be stingy about communicating? Your clients’ and
photo: Getty The American economy enjoyed record expansion for the past decade, but robust growth has not extended to many of the country’s economically distressed communities. The bipartisan opportunity zone (OZ) program is a creative solution to bridge that gap by encouraging long-term private investment in these areas. This influx of capital will fuel economic
photo: Getty If you’re like me, you’re contemplating the best ways to invest your money in 2020. After all, the stock market might not be the best option, after a 10-year bull run and global trade tensions. But, from my vantage point as a real estate startup founder, there are real estate trends that are
Does the typical appraisal protect you from overpaying for a house? If it doesn’t, what would that mean for house prices in general? A study looked at a particular set of 8,533 houses that Fannie Mae foreclosed on from 2012 to 2015 and where two appraisals were done on each house. The first appraisals were
photo: Getty As we wound down 2019 with low interest rates and rising rental demand, it was clear to see that it had been a great year for investors. Considering this is the season of New Year’s resolutions, the following are four ways investors can up their competitive game and prepare themselves for even greater
Humble, affordable homes will be at a premium as first-time homebuyers compete with downsizing baby … [+] boomers. Universal Images Group via Getty Images We have become disenchanted with “do-it-yourself” and discount brokerages, we don’t want fixer-uppers and we really don’t want very large houses that are in less than ultra prime condition. These are
photo: Getty The prospect of a contentious presidential race looms as the calendar flips to 2020. What’s more, the uncertainty of an election year often leads to a dip in the economy. Although most people I’ve spoken with feel good about the current dynamics of the financial system, there are already concerns about what lies
Buyers have long since ceased making offers on properties they perceive as overpriced. Although many … [+] sellers still find this hard to accept, others have learned that a property priced to market can actually sell promptly, with several offers. Getty As the fourth quarter of 2019 moves toward a close, the peaks and valleys
Young african woman holding home keys while hugging boyfriend in their new apartment after buying … [+] real estate. Lovely girl holding keys from new home and embracing man. Happy couple in their apartment around cardboard boxes. Getty People ask me financial planner questions all the time. I’m a mortgage guy, ask me mortgage questions and
Indianapolis has two affordable ZIP codes Indianapolis, Indiana, USA downtown cityscape on the White River at dusk. Getty The ten most affordable ZIP codes in big cities for apartment rentals from rent.com will surprise you. Rent.com found average one-bedroom rents for $800 a month and under. Included are ZIP codes in Houston, Jacksonville, Fort Worth,
A Kiawah River home typical of its Southern location. Photo courtesy of Julia Lynn As our society becomes more and more divided politically, people seem to want to connect more and find communities where they can interact with others in a friendly way. After living in a large isolated house for many years myself, I
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin This never-lived-in oceanfront mansion is priced at $43 million. Andy Frame Photography The eight-bedroom mansion on the oceanfront in Palm Beach, Florida, is a reminder of the Gilded Age. But, no one has ever lived in it. It’s a eight-bedroom, 14,000-square-foot spec house developed by English
This 2,000-square-foot unit at 215 Chrystie St. on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is listed for $7 … [+] million after a $1 million price cut in May. Olshan Realty Luxury real estate in Manhattan, where the median sale price is quadruple the rest of the U.S., had a terrible 2019 as the market adjusted to
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Miami Skyline with palm trees Getty Art is fast becoming Miami’s must-have amenity in luxury real estate. Miami developers and real estate agents are targeting art collectors as buyers for their new oceanfront condominium towers and multi-million dollar homes. It’s not surprising Miami is home
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin House prices appreciated faster in Phoenix than in any of the other 20 metro areas covered by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. In real, inflation-adjusted values, house prices in Phoenix only increased 4% from October 2018 to October 2019. That 4% is good but
Aerial view of Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail in northern Nebraska, on a trestle over Long Pine … [+] Creek, along the preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail Getty Twelve months after announcing the Great American Rail-Trail initiative, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) shared news this month that nearly $13 million has been secured for