Real Estate

There is a common tagline across various travel guides and tourism brochures for Exuma or the string of islands and cays at the center of the Bahamas—”the only footprints you’ll find on the beach are your own.” Unlike many other brochures and advertisements for comparable destinations, hyperbole is not at play here. Many beaches across

Concert ticket prices have soared to new heights this year, causing angst and financial stress for live music fans. Blame has been pointed at ticket sales companies like TicketMaster and profiteering scalpers. President Biden has even proposed legislation aimed at the problem. But similar to the housing market, the unaffordability of music tickets is due

Like several cities in the Southern United States, Atlanta has experienced a surge in popularity as a place of work and residence. From a population of approximately 394,017 in 1990, Atlanta’s population grew by more than a quarter (26.7%), reaching 499,127 people by 2022. When housing markets across America got turbocharged in 2021 and 2022,

About 10 years ago, I wrote an article noting that in the real estate and larger business worlds, people seemed to be moving away from making spontaneous phone calls. Instead, phone calls had often become the subject of elaborate planning and preparation, all via email. Two people might need 20 emails to agree on the

Although the pandemic severely affected housing markets across the United States, in Idaho’s capital — Boise — the impact was especially significant. Beginning in 2020, a notable migration occurred of Californians — particularly tech industry workers from the Bay Area — to the Rocky Mountain tranquility of Boise. This migration led to a marked rise

Of all the types of assets, real estate is usually the most emotional. It is, after all, difficult to make memories in a mutual fund (which is a feature of diversified investments, not a bug). So when you inherit a house from a parent, it’s important to recognize the emotional attachment will likely influence your

New York’s Legislature has passed a piece of legislation that would, if signed by the governor, publicly disclose the names of every real estate or other investor who plays a substantial role in any limited liability company that does business in New York. The Legislature took inspiration from the federal Corporate Transparency Act passed a

When it comes to professional organizations, it might be easy to think that adding as many organizations as possible will help improve your resume. Students and professionals early in their career may look to create a list of places they’re involved in. Certainly, professional organizations can help you make connections and uplevel your career. The

While major markets like New York City and San Francisco encompass much of the premier real estate in the world, smaller cities and towns across the United States are by no means without their fair share of exceptional homes. Check out these incredible properties from distinct markets around the country climbing from $5 million to

Two houses, a separate workshop building, five acres and six ski resorts under an hour away. This immaculate gated compound in Loomis, set near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains about 30 minutes from Sacramento, is chock full of amenities, private and ideal for multigenerational living. The gated compound sits on five scenic acres

The two distinct residential developments of Guoco Midtown offer an exciting blueprint for modern, integrated urban living. Imagine walking through a verdant forest in the heart of a bustling city, where the soothing ambience of nature offers a welcome retreat from the stresses of urban life. This alluring contrast is the essence of Midtown Modern,

It looks as though Wall Street has given up on residential real estate. In 2021 and 2022, investor enthusiasm seemed to know no bounds. They poured billions into the area, eager to cash in on soaring rents. According to John Burns Research & Consulting, large landlords at the height of that boom bought almost 2.5%

Rental apartment buildings are bought and sold regularly. To try to promote affordable housing, some jurisdictions have enacted legislation to give government authorities, nonprofit entities, or tenants to have a “right of first refusal” whenever a rental apartment building is about to trade. Rather than allow an evil capitalistic landlord to buy the building, a

In recent studies, we have analyzed and zeroed-in on the richest cities in a number of states of the U.S. South, including Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. We determined the wealthiest cities in each case based on scoring several key financial factors. This time around, we’re looking at another state, one that straddles the South and

In any commercial lease, one major issue relates to the work that needs to be done to prepare a space for the tenant’s occupancy. Usually, the landlord will deliver the space pretty much as is, or with certain limited work completed. Then it’s up to the tenant to build out the space so it meets

Few things compare to the thrill of buying your first home. It’s an exhilarating experience – whether you’re buying a condo, townhouse, McMansion, minimalist, simple-sized home, or something in-between. But if this is your first rodeo, it can be almost overwhelming trying to dot all of the i’s and cross all of the t’s. While

A mountain chalet built in 1942 for an early backer of one of California’s oldest ski resorts has come on the market for the first time. The three-story family home at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe played a pivotal role in gathering early ski enthusiasts who were committed to bringing skiing to the

During the great housing bubble and crash of the late-2000s, much of the Sunshine Star State experienced the worst effects. Florida was one of the states most impacted by the real estate bubble. And its subsequent crash left Florida housing markets picking up the pieces for years. Nearly two decades later, the pandemic helped induce

Staying in a 5-star hotel is quite the sensory experience. The look, the feel, the smell, the sound (or lack thereof) can create a bedroom environment that you never want to leave. However, you can recreate the same level of lavishness at home. Jay Kallos, SVP of architecture at Ashton Woods in Atlanta, GA, tells

College towns, energy industry towns, Midwest and Northeast cities dominated rent price increases last month while Sunbelt rent growth that soared during the pandemic succumbed further to a heavy spate of construction. Twin Texas cities Midland and Odessa led the list of 20 smaller cities Dallas-area apartment software firm RealPage analyzed, posting rent growth of