When you think about smart phones and smart home technology, you probably picture Millennials making their living spaces as convenient as possible. That’s not an inaccurate picture, but it’s not a complete one either. Boomers and seniors are an enthusiastic and growing market for these features, which can make living independently easier, safer, healthier and
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A new forecast predicts historically low housing inventory levels in 2020. Getty Demand for homes will be strong next year, but homebuyers will have few options. In fact, according to a new forecast for 2020, next year may just see the biggest housing inventory shortage in U.S. history. According to the 2020 National Housing Forecast
That’s not a typo. This article is not about first time homebuyers. It’s for those of you who are considering buying or building a hotel, for the first time. In case you never think about who owns the hotels that operate flying the flag of your favorite brand, or those independent gems, often times it
Unwrap luxury goodness Photo by Michelle on Unsplash Do you have to buy a holiday gift for someone who has everything? Well, they don’t have everything until they receive a gift from you. Here are some of the best luxury gifts to give and receive this season, from one-of-a-kind art to bedding, jawdropping keepsakes and
Star Wars’ creator George Lucas has bought a beachfront property next to his villa in Carpinteria, … [+] California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Getty Images Legendary director George Lucas is expanding his beachfront villa in Carpinteria, California, after the purchase of a 2-acre site next door for $28 million. The property acquired by Lucas,
Money and home,loan,mortgage. Change home into cash concept. US Dollar in sack bag, Wooden house … [+] model put on scales on wood table with green tree bokeh as background. Balance home and debt. Getty If you’re looking to refinance your mortgage loan in light of today’s low interest rates, then you’re in luck. According
A mandate which gives more structure to the board review process, and clarifies the consequences of … [+] discriminatory decision making, could help restore value to co-ops while easing the process for buyers and sellers. Canva What should a New York City Co-Op Board of Directors be doing? And just as importantly, what SHOULDN’T they
Last month, Newsday released the shocking results of a three year undercover investigation that found rampant housing discrimination on Long Island, NY. Real estate agents frequently funneled white applicants to neighborhoods that were majority white and more affluent, while they sent applicants of color to more racially diverse and less affluent areas. The investigation found
An aerial view of the downtown skyline of Dallas, Texas in 2019 Getty Reforestation is underway in Dallas parks with the replanting of trees lost from severe weather earlier this year. An unprecedented 700 trees were lost in parks alone. The devastation to the city’s mature trees is estimated to amount to 15,600 caliper inches
In Los Angeles, a salary of least $124,080 is needed to buy a home with a median price of $649,600. Getty The dream of homeownership is alive and well for many Americans despite considerable obstacles, including rising home prices, saving for a down payment and student debt. Real estate and data analytics provider CoreLogic today