Housing inventory has hit a two-year low. Getty Mortgage rates dropped to a 13-week low as we entered 2020, but despite the increase in demand it might cause, a huge jump in sales probably isn’t on the horizon. According to Freddie Mac, the current average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage clocks in at just
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Photo: Getty When we’re our own boss, it’s easy for us to create habits that aren’t beneficial to our business or personal lives. Without someone to tell us what we’re doing wrong, we have to self-reflect and make conscious decisions to break any bad habits so we can be the best versions of ourselves. I
Photo: Getty If there’s one thing home sellers, buyers and real estate agents can agree on, it’s that home showings are a pain. In response, a few startups are experimenting with the “Uber of home tours,” apps that allow you to “hail an agent” like a ride to see a listing instantly. The first available
Lantern House Related Companies A new development along the High Line in lower Manhattan is igniting interest ahead of its imminent sales launch early this year. Being built by Related Companies, Lantern House, named for its uniquely-shaped bay windows that resemble the antique-style lighting fixture, is the first residential project in the United States from
While I can see a correction in stock prices occurring during 2020, our real estate price correction … [+] has already lasted for years. Getty During the 40 years I have been in business, investment bankers and financial analysts have never once failed to assert that a Mayday event was right around the corner for
Housing sales in Houston made quite a splash in 2019, having reached $30 billion in 2019, a new … [+] record. CALpix Houston home sales in 2019 hit new levels in volume and value. Houston Association of Realtor’s (HAR) annual report, released today, cited single family home sales of 86,205, a 4.8 percent increase over
Aquatica’s Tranquility Heated Ofuro Japanese Bathtub is made for seated soaking. The design … [+] incorporates a built-in seat and the depth of the tub has been extended to 24.25” (61.5 cm) to ensure full body immersion for even 6ft (180 cm) plus bathers. The interior ergonomics of this bathtub is all directed to providing
Photo: Getty There is certainly no shortage of stress in the apartment industry. Between the never-ending efforts to sign new leases, optimize pricing, take great care of residents and deliver the returns investors expect, apartment operators have many reasons to take a few deep breaths. One source of considerable angst — for apartment employees and
2020 Getty Happy New Year to all my readers! As promised in my last post, I am kicking off 2020 with seven proptech VCs’ predictions on what lies in store for the sector this year and beyond. 2019 was a wild ride, but we can expect 2020 to outpace it! Once again, thank you to
Getty Real estate agents often become the go-to for all the advice their clients need during the house-hunting process. Some become more like therapists than salespeople, with buyers especially, but renters too, needing immense support through the understandably stressful process. But, due to federal, state and city fair housing laws, which are put in place