Photo: Getty A few years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine a real estate developer raising millions of dollars from unknown investors in minutes — site unseen, no questions asked. Now, it happens every day through numerous online real estate crowdfunding investment platforms. To give you a sense of the power of these
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Photo: Getty More communities throughout the U.S. are demanding more flexible real estate options that can accommodate multigenerational families throughout all phases of life. One prominent and increasingly popular solution is the accessory dwelling unit, or ADU – an independent residential unit with its own kitchen, bathroom(s) and bedroom(s) that is either attached to or
Bright office colors, as showcased in this Framery Petrol Blue sound-proof pod designed for open … [+] office settings, have been shown to boost productivity. Framery Have you ever worked in an office that just didn’t seem to feel right? Ever had the sense your office clashed with your personality? Ever felt unproductive in any of
photo: Getty In the pantheon of misconceptions about affordable housing (and there are many — that it attracts less desirable residents, is inherently built of lesser quality and will drag down a neighborhood), there is the myth that a community with affordable housing couldn’t possibly be good for business. I am here to tell you
Maravilla Club Lap Pool Joe Fletcher With two of Cabo’s finest swimmable beaches, a championship golf course, private campsites and a slew of amenities, the 1,400-acre Twin Dolphin Los Cabos community is easily the most exclusive real estate in Cabo. Homeowners include some of the biggest names in tech and sports and the casual, fun-loving
photo: Getty The good news is that, like a smile, communication has the potential to make all the difference. As a real estate agent, you simply cannot overdo it. Plus, with today’s technological advantages (of course, there’s a phone in everybody’s pocket) communication is essentially free. So why be stingy about communicating? Your clients’ and
photo: Getty As we wound down 2019 with low interest rates and rising rental demand, it was clear to see that it had been a great year for investors. Considering this is the season of New Year’s resolutions, the following are four ways investors can up their competitive game and prepare themselves for even greater
photo: Getty The American economy enjoyed record expansion for the past decade, but robust growth has not extended to many of the country’s economically distressed communities. The bipartisan opportunity zone (OZ) program is a creative solution to bridge that gap by encouraging long-term private investment in these areas. This influx of capital will fuel economic
Does the typical appraisal protect you from overpaying for a house? If it doesn’t, what would that mean for house prices in general? A study looked at a particular set of 8,533 houses that Fannie Mae foreclosed on from 2012 to 2015 and where two appraisals were done on each house. The first appraisals were
Humble, affordable homes will be at a premium as first-time homebuyers compete with downsizing baby … [+] boomers. Universal Images Group via Getty Images We have become disenchanted with “do-it-yourself” and discount brokerages, we don’t want fixer-uppers and we really don’t want very large houses that are in less than ultra prime condition. These are