Forsyth Park in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. Geoff L Johnson Ever thought about picking up and moving to a new city to switch things up a bit in your life? Savannah, Georgia is betting that offering a relocation incentive will entice tech workers who are ready for a fresh start. The Savannah Economic
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The view from the rooftop lounge at Steel Works, Harrison, N.J. Advance Realty Investors The arrival of COVID-19 quarantines was ideally timed to put new proptech developments to the test. From video conferencing to virtual touring, tech-enabled advancements in real estate have experienced a workout, many coming through big-time in the clutch. Property managers and
You can hire a pro, or you can do it yourself. Universal Images Group via Getty Images The three Ts of home maintenance, says Dan DiClerico, home expert for Home Advisor, are: Time, Tools and Talent. “To do a project yourself, you have to have all three,” he says. “It used to be that time
Running out of paper isn’t the only toilet-associated risk, according to a new coronavirus study. Getty You’re keeping six feet between yourself and others in public and avoiding crowded public spaces, especially indoors. You’re wearing a mask outside of the house. You’re keeping your home’s surfaces as germ-free as possible to avoid even the lower
New home construction may finally be seeing a turnaround. Getty New home construction had all but ground to a halt in recent months, as the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation, closing cities and businesses down with it. Fortunately, it appears those days are numbered. According to data released by the Census Bureau this morning, housing
Single family house on pile of money. Concept of real estate. Getty In the wake of the pandemic, mortgage interest rates have plunged to near-record lows, which has lead to an unprecedented boom in the mortgage refinance industry. However, as more and more people rush to refinance, it’s important to remember that securing a good
Balance home and money, home loan, reverse mortgage concept : A man hand put us dollar money bag … [+] into scales on table with green nature as background. Savings, investment, loan for plan in the future. Getty It has been 12 years since the U.S. government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when
Google logo is displayed on the company’s headquarters in Chelsea section of New York City. (Photo … [+] by Ramin Talaie/Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images The coronavirus might have convinced the major tech CEOs to order their work force to stay at home until a vaccine is approved, but my bet is
Two-thirds of sellers would accept a lower offer, LendingTree finds. Those most likely to do so are … [+] millennial sellers (78%), followed by Gen Xers (67%) and baby boomers (55%). Getty Despite the recent surge of bidding wars in quickly rebounding housing markets, in late April, nearly 70% of home sellers said they would
House plants can help purify the air in your home or apartment. Getty Houseplants help create a welcoming environment in your living space. They can also improve your home’s indoor air quality, which is especially beneficial when so many of us are spending so many more hours indoors. NASA did a study on plants’ power