Happy couple is taking keys from their new house from broker and smiling. Hands of estate agent … [+] giving keys to the couple. The agent handed the keys a young couple Getty Previously, I laid out a few situations where it makes more sense to rent rather than buy a home, but what about
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The multifamily sector in Phoenix has been making headlines lately. The fifth-largest city in the U.S. had the nation’s fastest-rising rents in November, according to data from Yardi Matrix, a California-based provider of commercial real estate market information. New apartments in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, on a sunny day. Getty “Job growth and strong in-migration continue to
photo: Getty If the goal of business is to identify what the client needs — and deliver it — why, then, do we think this is going “over and above”? Going over and above means to beyond a normal amount. But what is normal? And whose measuring stick are we using? Is it going over
photo: Getty Successfully flipping a house depends on adding value with construction. Effectively adding that value requires strategic planning and successful management of contractors. Frequent advice on flipping a house begins with, “Get at least three bids, and make the contractor responsible for overages.” This advice assumes contractors know the expected costs and are capable
photo: Getty Technology changes everything, from the way we communicate to the way we shop and even the way we eat. Technology is moving faster than ever and bringing with it massive changes and disruptions. When it comes to real estate, many agents are terrified that they will be wiped out by technology and they’ll
Red and White Classic Christmas Stockings Getty ‘Tis the season to fill up the stockings with some attractively priced real estate investment trusts (or REITs). However, recognizing that most of all of my holiday shopping is done, I decided that I would buy myself a gift by adding a few shares to my own stocking
Villa Valencia, set to debut in 2021, is among the luxurious new developments to come to exclusive … [+] Coral Gables, Fla. Location Ventures It’s no secret Miami’s Downtown and Brickell districts are experiencing transformative change. In recent years, both communities have witnessed massive redevelopment that has transformed them into inviting, far more walkable live-work-play
Miami luxury condo sales over $1 million rose 4.1% last month (Photo by Roberto Machado … [+] Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images) © 2017 Roberto Machado Noa Home sales in South Florida are stagnant, according to the latest data released by the Miami Association of Realtors. In November, Broward and Palm Beach counties experienced a drop
Person’s Hand Holding Wooden Blocks Placing Last Alphabet Of Word Rent Getty While conventional wisdom may hold that buying a home is the smarter move, the reality is that sometimes it actually does make more sense to rent. If you’re debating between the two, read on below. I’ve laid out three scenarios where it makes
Are dark kitchens the new white kitchens? Semihandmade If there is one way to describe the interior design trends we will see more of in 2020, it’s anything goes. While signature the looks of 2019 and the early aughts like accent walls and all-white kitchens won’t be going away entirely, they will certainly evolve in the upcoming
The house’s massing is traditional, but the materials and the interior layout are modern. Jan Gleysteen “The Colonial house is reinvented about every 100 years,” says Jan Gleysteen, a Boston-area architect. He thinks that it’s time to reinvent the enduring house style once again. “The trend I see today,” Gleysteen says, “Is that every young
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Belgravia Gate, GrosvenorCrescent, Belgravia. LawrieCornish The most expensive penthouse to have been sold in London in 2019 exchanged hands on the day of the U.K. general election. An unnamed Hong Kong millionaire bought on December 12 a six-bedroom penthouse at Belgravia Gate on Grosvenor Crescent for
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 02: Buildings along Billionaire’s Row, including 220 Central Park South on … [+] the right, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images Hedge-fund investor Daniel Och closed on a $95 million pied-a-terre on Billionaires’ Row, a collection of luxury skyscrapers along Central Park’s southern
The 13th century fortress, the Château de Vibrac, which sits in the Grand Cognac Region, is in state … [+] of disrepair. Dartagnans Non profit association Adopte un château and heritage preservation start-up Dartagnans.fr have organized the collective purchase of a medieval French castle. The 13th century fortress, the Château de Vibrac, which sits
Say goodbye to these trends. Deborah Flōden on Unsplash In 2019 we saw lots of interior design trends change. We said goodbye to dark wood cabinets (finally) and bid adieu to grey. But now, it’s officially the end of a decade of design. Whether you’re planning major renovations in 2020 or buying a new home, it’s
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The market’s blockbuster growth this year meant enormous gains for some tech leaders, but the rising … [+] tide certainly didn’t lift all boats. Patrick Semansky/ASSOCIATED PRESS Topline: The stock market’s explosive growth this year (the S&P has risen more than 27%) means that 2019 is
New house open interior construction with 2 x 4s showing Getty Excerpts of this article appeared in the December 2019 edition of the Forbes Real Estate Investor. We recently initiated coverage on a new commercial mortgage REIT that pays monthly dividends. What’s interesting about this “new kid on the black” is that this company invests
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Serious silent professional keeping secret. Young black business woman standing at outdoor glass … [+] wall, applying index finger at mouth, making shh gesture. Conspiracy concept Getty Typically, when a home is listed for sale, the listing agent will advertise it on the multiple listing service
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Forbes Some of the largest companies in the world were on the first-ever Forbes Blockchain 50 list, inaugurated in early 2019, to recognize the most mature blockchain projects. As we look ahead into 2020, we’re now taking nominations for the next Blockchain 50 list, and expect
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin AD100 Interior Designer David Kleinberg raised the ceiling of his 1980s East Hampton ranch, cladding … [+] it in white clapboard planks, and adding a bluestone patio and heated pool to the property. David Kleinberg/Compass If you ever wanted to rent a noted interior designer’s abode,