New studies show that homeownership is becoming increasingly more difficult for many American teachers. photo credit: Getty Getty Teachers are having a hard time becoming homeowners. According to two new studies, average teaching incomes coupled with rising home prices are putting the American Dream out of reach for many of our country’s educators. Recent data
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“The best model for estate agencies nowadays is an integration of online and the high-street.” Mark Bowden / 123rf When online estate agencies appeared on the property scene around a decade ago, many thought the industry was about to change for good. Promising cut-rate commission and unbeatable speed, the online-only model certainly seemed promising. But
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Gowanus in Brooklyn has seen the highest increase in households earning over $200,000. Getty Out of the country’s 8,700 Opportunity Zones created as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 22 of them have seen the number of households with an income over $200,000 grow by at least ten
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin This converted carriage house is one of only 15 homes in the exclusive Grace Court Alley in Brooklyn Heights. Compass One of the last converted carriage houses of the renowned Grace Court Alley in Brooklyn Heights has come on the market after 15 years. The 25-foot-wide
Like every other industry, property management has seen major technological advancements in recent years, and it’s crucial to make sure your service adopts the most efficient tools available to it. But in truth, the quality of a property management company doesn’t hinge on technology — it comes down to principle. Looking back on my last
A turnkey 7,592-square-foot estate in Scottsdale, Arizona is being offered for $6.2 million. Courtesy of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty A turnkey 7,592-square-foot estate in Scottsdale, Arizona comes with an unusual gift from the seller for the new homeowner—a Bentley sedan. The sprawling home is being sold with the Bentley already parked in its expansive
The historic Erickson ranch in Aspen, Colorado Christie’s International Real Estate Of all the neighborhoods in Aspen, Colorado, Red Mountain is one of the most prestigious. One particular estate in this sought-after enclave on Aspen’s north side is the largest, most private lot currently listed, earning its owners serious bragging rights. The historic Erickson ranch,
Female professional showing computer to businesswoman. photo credit: Getty Getty A few weeks ago, I published an article discussing the dearth of female-founded PropTech startups. Part of the reason for this, as we saw in the article, is due to PropTech sitting at the intersection of tech and real estate, two industries that historically have lower
Luxury Miami homes on an island Getty It’s been more than six months since the U.S. Treasury’s money laundering enforcement arm expanded ownership disclosure requirements for all cash real estate deals in South Florida to include any transactions of $300,000 or more. For the first time, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also cast the net beyond Miami-Dade
A lovely house built in 1709 is the centerpiece of this historic wine estate. Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Do you want to make wine? If so, a historic wine estate in the western Cape Winelands is available for sale. Located about four miles east of Wellington in the high end of the Bovlei Valley,
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Getty Telefonica-owned U.K. mobile operator O2 has partnered with U.K.-based Wireless Infrastructure Group to bring 5G to U.K. hotels, shopping malls, sports stadiums, and conference centers. The multi-million-pound investment is designed to deliver enhanced connectivity to these busy public spaces. “This significant investment in our network will give O2 customers an even
How will we know whether Opportunity Zones have been successful? That’s a question many investors and community leaders have been asking since the bill’s enactment in December 2017. The good news is, there may finally be a way to figure that out. The bad news? The official enactment may take a while. A new proposal
Technological disruptions are happening more frequently, and to every industry. When you are focusing on managing the relationships you have with your clients while also staying up to date on trends in the market, it may seem like there isn’t enough time to keep up with what’s new in technology as well. However, it’s important
What kind of silver spoon was little Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor born with in his mouth? Probably a gold one. After all, his great-grandmother lives like a queen. Only Elizabeth II can call several palaces home, don Cartier tiaras, own rare paintings, collect Thoroughbreds, and match endless colorful hats with a rainbow of outfits without being
The Commodore Hotel is one of the handsome historic buildings along Linden’s Main Street. Charles Vernier When Michael and Kathy Dumont first came to Linden, Tennessee, looking for a second home, they saw a town that had seen better days. “The town had a nice old hotel building, but no curbside appeal,” Michael says. “It
There are so many important factors to consider when beginning home buyers are ready to buy a home. Some are more obvious, such as making sure you actually love the home you are putting an offer in on, while others, like making sure you interview several real estate agents before settling on one to help you
ALINA Residences is a new multifamily residential development coming to downtown Boca Raton. Garcia Stromberg Sandwiched between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Fla. is among the fastest-growing cities in South Florida. The city’s job growth, entrepreneurial expansion and surging economic diversity is reflected in residential and commercial expansion, business development and more and
In March 2009, Uber was born. Over the subsequent decade, the company became more than a controversial transportation company; it proved the scalability of the two-sided market. Though Uber was not the first company to deploy this model, it did so with unmatched pace and veracity, evidenced by its place in common vernacular. Overnight, VC
New York City building owners will face steep fines for not complying with new emissions caps, with the cost of retrofits or penalties trickling down to residents in the form of assessments and increased rents. Getty The New York City real estate market is expected to take a hit as the result of ambitious legislation designed to
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Real estate agents, like mortgage providers, title insurers, and home inspectors, depend on the free flow of information and compensation to remain in business. AdobeStock_113802827 What is it about 2019 which seems to be drawing the ire of regulators and competitors to the residential real estate