In 2015, best friends Noah Isaacs and John Meadows set out to bring the commercial real estate appraisal industry into the 21st century, even if it had to drag it there kicking and screaming. The appraisal report is often the key bottleneck in a commercial real estate transaction, taking an average of 2-3 weeks to be delivered. And
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Don’t try this at home. Photo by Annie Gray on Unsplash Here’s a quick tip for anyone trying to finish up a DIY project quickly: Step One: Open up your wallet. Congratulations! You’re finished. On television and social media, DIY projects look so easy. And they are, if you’re an expert. However, unless your last
First tower Guaita fortress in the city of San Marino of the Republic of San Marino in sunny day Getty In this low rate environment, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find high-quality dividend paying stocks on sale, especially the companies that have the strongest competitive advantages. In the REIT sector, we pay very close attention
The 1,436 square foot Wee Barn, in Corning, N.Y., was built with modular and panelization by Apex … [+] Homes and designed by architect Geoffrey C. Warner of Alchemy Architects. Courtesy of Geoffrey C. Warner Sheri Koones and her husband lived in a 6,800 square foot house in Greenwich, Conn., but then the kids moved
The Carte Hotel in Little Italy. Haley Hill Photography San Diego might be one of the most underrated cities in California. From great hotels, restaurants and gorgeous landscaping, it has an incredible amount to offer especially when it comes to interior design. From trendy new hotels to fine dining, shopping and wellness (is there anything
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Marcelo Claure laid out WeWork’s new strategic plan. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Topline: A day after the company cut almost 20% of its workforce, WeWork’s new chairman, Marcelo Claure, addressed employees at an all-staff meeting on Friday in which he outlined sweeping changes to
The Arch on Historic North Campus at the University of Georgia, adjoining downtown in Athens, … [+] Georgia Getty A freshwater spring percolates over a one-block, daylighted stretch as an open creek alongside Spring Street in Athens, Georgia. Historically known as the town spring and the founders’ spring, the natural watercourse was one of the
This blue porch ceilings is on a contemporary farmhouse in Easton, CT. Photo courtesy of photographer James R. Salomon for Downsie: Living Large In a Small House What started out as a Southern tradition, blue porch ceilings have become a trend across the country. “Haint” blue is a pale shade of blue that is traditionally
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The multi-hued lights of stylish condos reflect off the calm waters of Tempe Town Lake in Arizona. Getty There have been mixed signals in the United States housing market in 2019. Some cities are continuing to see the post-housing crash momentum carry them onward, while in
Could the sun be setting on many commercial real estate jobs, as a result of technology disruption? Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Technology and automation have inexorably advanced over the last few decades. They have seemingly altered everything, say some observers, but commercial real estate. That is now rapidly changing. Dramatic tech disruption threatens the
The countertops in this Bonsall, CA house were manufactured by Ceasarstone®. This modular house was … [+] designed and manufactured by Commect Homes. Photo courtesy of photographer Daniel Hennessey for Prefabulous Small Houses by Taunton Press In the not so distant past, homeowners in luxury homes all wanted granite countertops. But in the last several
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and billionaire Tom Steyer … [+] discussed how to implement affordable housing during the fifth primary debate of the 2020 presidential election. Getty Images While the lack of affordable housing continues to plague the country, the question of what Democratic presidential candidates plan to do to
The view from the pool of the late Robin Williams’ home Homes.com The late beloved comedian Robin Williams’ house on San Francisco Bay just hit the market, listed at $7,250,000. Located in Tiburon, a very expensive address, the 6,517 square foot home sits on some of the country’s priciest real estate. Set on a third
Ed Sheeran has been granted permission to build a prayer hall at its £3.7 million ($4.7 million) … [+] country estate in Dennington, Suffolk. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images Ed Sheeran has been granted permission to build a prayer hall at its £3.7 million ($4.7 million)
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin This barrier free shower is in a Lindal Cedar Homes house on Whidbey Island, WA Photo courtesy of Patrick Barta for Downsize: Living Large In a Small House Barrier-free, or curbless, showers that are designed to provide a safe and convenient shower experience are growing in
This is a typical ICF before it is installed. The width can vary depending on the application. Photo courtesy of Logix ICF For decades, concrete walls and foundations were made the same way. Plywood or plain boards are built into forms that contain steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and into which wet concrete is poured. When
Tamara Day of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions Paul Versluis Virtual interior decorating has become a major trend in recent years. From Modsy to Havenly and others, consumers have found these services to be more useful, affordable and accessible than hiring a traditional designer. Several months ago, one of HGTV’s hosts, Tamara Day of Bargain Mansions threw her hat
Bedroom in 50 West StreetEasy via Time Equities Inc. Longing for a master bedroom? A hideaway big enough for a king-sized bed, with a private bathroom and maybe even a walk-in closet. Many dream of a home where there is one such sanctuary, let alone two. But as builders work to accommodate the needs of
The agents I most admire here (and there are many) are those who have dedicated themselves to … [+] breaking down these barriers. AdobeStock_182825319 This past weekend Newsday published a thorough and well-documented article detailing multiple cases of apparent housing discrimination by real estate agents in Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island. The degree
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The company could go public in 2020 with a direct listing. Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Topline: With 2019 turning out to be a big year for initial public offerings, one of next year’s most hotly anticipated IPOs, Airbnb, already has substantial funding and is