You’ve built your reputation, you’re driving leads and you’re growing a real estate team to increase sales more rapidly and serve your clients better. Now, as a real estate team leader, it’s important to make sure your brokerage has a tech-forward approach in line with where the industry is headed and that you’re able to
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Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The robotic ROGNAN was developed in colloraboration of a new American startup Ori and IKEA. Here the unit can be seen as a bedroom and sitting area. Photo courtesy of IKEA More and more people today are choosing to live in smaller spaces. They are either downsizing,
Bedroom in unit 21C. James Chororos Diane Keaton’s first New York City apartment in the historic San Remo is back on the market for $14.5 million. The co-op encompasses the full 21st floor of the 27-story building at 145-146 Central Park West, which was built in 1930 and was converted into co-ops in 1972. Famously
As a commercial real estate professional, my client base is largely made up of business owners who lease office space. At any given time, I am working with some who are opening new offices and some who are relocating existing offices. So, it’s no surprise that my conversations usually revolve around their concerns and how
People walk on the streets of Yuyuan Garden during the day on which is celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival in Shanghai, on June 7, 2019. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo credit should read HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images Chinese cities are climbing the ranks as the world’s most powerful, with Hong Kong, Beijing
Chances are you will come across a site with environmental issues at some point in your investing career—if you have not already. These can be tricky situations, so in general, the more information you have, the better off you are. To find out more about what investors should watch out for, we asked members of the Forbes Real Estate Council for
Barcelona, Spain Wikipedia Last month the regional government of Catalonia approved a controversial decree law to regulate the housing rental market. In order to address the rising price of rent, the measure introduces rent controls through an official reference index in those neighborhoods where rental prices are considered disproportionate or where there is a high demand
Real estate investment trust REIT on an office desk. Getty From Tuesday through Thursday, I attended REITweek in New York City, which is always a great experience. There’s so much to do there. So many well-placed people to meet. So much information to gather. So many seminars to attend (like the MoneyShow next week in
Antique USA map close-up detail: Los Angeles, California Getty Long before the last Los Angeles real estate bubble when real, inflation-adjusted house prices nearly tripled from 1997 to 2006 but then fell nearly in half by 2011… And long before the S&L bubble when real Los Angeles house prices fell over 40% from the peak
Homeowners could save an average of $268 per month by refinancing. photo credit: Getty Getty Mortgage rates are continuing their downward spiral. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan has dropped to just 3.82%—down from 4.54% last June and its lowest point in nearly two years. The dip presents a prime
Greenwood Avenue Cottages, designed by Ross Chapin Architects, was built by The Cottage Company in Shoreline, WA, just north of Seattle. Photo courtesy of Ross Chapin Architects. Today many people are feeling lost and disconnected. They don’t need a great deal of space, but they would like to feel more connected to their neighbors than
Determining the right price for renters can be a challenging task, and is something I consider more of an art than a science. Rent trends across the United States fluctuate every year depending on the economy and rental markets. In 2018 , in 29 states rent went up, whereas rent decreased in 22 states and
The GO Logic Home designed by architect Matthew O’Malia is a Passive House built with Structural Insulated panels and a timber frame Photo courtesy of Trent Bell for Prefabulous and Almost Off the Grid, published by Abrams People in the United States as well as many around the world are becoming more conscious of our
Ken SalazThe Eternal Now, Saint Mary’s LakeOil on canvas 30 inches by 40 inches Rehs Contemporary The setting sun’s multi-faceted reflection on the water draws the viewer into the sweeping landscape of The Eternal Now, Saint Mary’s Lake, as if s/he were wandering toward the mountains, peering into the sky, and soaking in an awe-inspiring moment in
Starting a business is hard, and it requires patience, hard work and perseverance. It also requires capital. Unless you have a trust fund, a huge savings account or a wealthy partner, you will need to not only build your business, but also raise money to get it started. Whether you’re starting a time-tested business like
When I bought my first home, I had not been in the real estate business for long. It was just before I married my wife, and as a surprise for her, I arranged to have the whole house renovated while we were on our honeymoon. Kate was over the moon, and so was I. That
“The open hand is blessed, for it gives in abundance, even as it receives.” Biddy Mason, Former Slave and Pioneering Entrepreneur At her death in 1891, Biddy Mason’s wealth was approximately $300,000 or about $7,000,000 in today’s dollars. More impressively, the land she owned in downtown Los Angeles is now worth hundreds of millions. Incredibly,
International trade has been quite volatile lately, with the Trump administration sparking tit-for-tat trade wars with our major trading partners, including China and Canada. The uncertainty associated with real and potential trade wars is having an effect on our economy. While tariffs’ relationship to real estate is not apparent, the impact on commercial real estate
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The $58 million penthouse, one of three unit reportedly purchased by Bezos. VISUALHOUSE Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos has reportedly purchased three separate condos in New York’s XI building for a combined $80 million, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal. The three units
New parents often set their sights on a bigger home to make room for a growing family. Adobe Stock It’s tough to put a price tag on having a little bundle of joy, but a new analysis from Redfin puts it in perspective. According to the real estate brokerage, Birmingham, Alabama is the most affordable