Money stack us dollar finance concept Getty The concept behind identifying stocks with lower than average price/earnings ratio is that the investor is receiving more in earnings for the price paid than with higher p/e issues. With the multiple of the S&P 500 now sitting at 21, it’s interesting to screen for what Benjamin Graham
Real Estate
2 Sunninghill Road in Southampton Out East via Nest Seekers International Bridgehampton The summer isn’t the only prime season for a Hamptons getaway. Real estate experts say the East end of Long Island is becoming a more desirable destination in the fall. The crowds have gone back to work and school, the leaves are changing,
When we consider property management as a profession, much of what comes to mind is daily responsibilities in maintenance, collections and marketing vacant units. However, one area that deserves equal recognition is in utilities management. This is a significant portion of the job of a property manager, managing building utilities and making sure they are
The kids are back in school and work is ramping up. That must mean that it’s time for your next seasonal cold to kick in, making you both miserable and less productive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “common colds are the main reason that children miss school and adults miss work.
Real estate in New York today cannot be, as it might have been in the past, the centerpiece of anyone’s get-rich-quick scheme. But it’s still a good long term investment both financially and emotionally, providing as it does a gateway to the most Photo by Jil Beckmann on Unsplash I believe in the value of
For real estate syndication investors, there are many opportunities to choose from and there is a lot of capital competing for various real estate investments. Before racing to place your hard-earned capital, take extra time to conduct due diligence, and be aware of the following seven challenges of today’s environment that can hamper returns —
Nowadays, any industry that technology takes on doesn’t stay the same for very long. Airbnb uprooted hospitality. Uber and Lyft changed transportation. Netflix not only changed entertainment, but shifted routines and enabled on-demand consumption. The list goes on. Each time tech puts its stamp on an industry, consumer behaviors shift and their expectations go up.
2020 budget planning, a rite of October, now reaches a truth-or-dare moment as a critical path priority for housing’s big and small business players players. Real money’s at stake, tons of it. The fates and fortunes of firms hinge on superior skills at matching who they are, and how they invest, with what will come
Paul Manafort’s former condo listed for $3.2 million. Shoot and Showcase Paul Manafort’s former condominium, now in foreclosure, is listed for $3.2 million. It was the scene of the 2017 “no-knock raid” conducted in early-morning hours by FBI agents looking for documents and other materials related to the special counsel investigation of Russian meddling in
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The front door where FBI agents entered, without knocking, to execute a warrant in 2017. Shoot and Showcase Paul Manafort’s former condominium in Alexandria, Virginia, is listed for sale at $3.2 million. For the full story, click here. The following pictures show the interior of the
A major reason for doing a kitchen renovation is to customize it to personal tastes. Getty When homeowners embark on a home improvement project, it’s with the goal of having a happy ending. A new report by the National Association of Realtors takes a deep dive into the reasons for remodeling, the success of taking
Purchasing a foreclosure can be a great opportunity to secure a property for a decent price. And while this may sound like a great deal, it’s important to be aware of some potential issues or problems you may face, as well as what you can do to help mitigate your risks. To help highlight some of the areas where investors and buyers can
The odds that you rent your home are a little greater than one in three. Of course, some readers may own their property outright or be paying a mortgage, but the number of renters has climbed in recent years to the point where more U.S. households are renting than ever before. A 2016 report from
Torn dollar with REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) paper message Getty Here’s a quick quiz for you: an imperative multiple-choice, single-question test that you can refuse to take. Though it might be to your detriment. If it’s any consolation, there’s no immediate penalty for answering wrong. It’s only if you forget the correct answer later
Recently, California’s State Assembly passed a statewide rent control bill for all apartment units built more than 15 years ago. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) is, as of this writing, expected to be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and will place a cap on annual rental increases of 5% plus
Low Down Payment sign lettering. Getty First time home buyers can put as little as 3% down and get conventional financing (no longer confined to the FHA only box). And there are no prohibitive restrictions; in fact if two people are buying a home, only one of them need be a first time buyer. Standard
Experts predict mortgage rates will stay low for the foreseeable future. Getty Mortgage rates logged their lowest monthly average in over three years last month, and it seems it wasn’t just a blip on the radar. According to three industry forecasts, the trend toward low mortgage rates, slowing home price growth and increased housing construction
The famous Champs Elysees avenue in Paris with the Arc de Triomphe at the top. Getty It’s a new record price for real estate in what’s known as “the most beautiful avenue in the world:” A building located at 79, avenue des Champs Elysées, with an area estimated at 7,700 square meters (83,000 square feet),
The mansion originally belonged to one of Britain’s first millionaire bankers, Henry Barnett, founder of Lloyds Bank. BRUCE THOMAS – YAMYAM A seven-bedroom mansion that was once the home of the founder of Lloyds Bank has just hit the market with a £22.5 million ($29.4 million) price tag. The house at 100 Hamilton Terrace in
Non-qualified mortgages are one of the only areas for growth in the mortgage industry today. As the agency market remains fiercely competitive, originators have been adopting non-QM programs at a rapid pace, while direct investors and wholesalers have been quick to meet the resulting demand. I’ve had a front-row seat to the rise of non-QM