Real Estate

The hottest thing in residential development is built-for-rent single-family communities (BFR), and billions of investment dollars are lined up to serve the growing need. Investors seeking yield are having difficulty finding enough built homes to buy, so they are shifting more attention to “ground-up” development of brand-new rental single-family neighborhoods. The land-rush is intense. Land

Although the bubbling thermal spas have long been an attraction, it is was the frequent visits of French Emperor Napoleon III that put Vichy, France, on the map in the second half of the 19th century. It was during this time – characterized by industrial expansion and the rise of Impressionism – that a Neo-Louis

When it comes to Southern California luxury homes, the Ellen DeGeneres touch is akin to that of the mythological King Midas. Except instead of gold, every house the longtime talk-show host and her wife Portia De Rossi touch turns into a gem. The Midcentury Modern showplace known as the Rowan Residence sits in Beverly Hills’

“Let the buyer beware.” This disclaimer continues to warn consumers of all kinds of products. It is of paramount importance, however, for buyers in real estate, as there are a number of factors that could turn a property from a dream purchase into a waking nightmare. While there is a mountain of advice on this

Kathy Kuo is a true interior design powerhouse. At the beginning of her career, the Rhode Island School of Design graduate started making a name for herself on interior design television shows. She moved on to design furniture and textiles for a luxury importer. Then, she created a a line for renowned publisher Assouline Books. Today, Kuo

According to the Los Angeles County Assessor, the annual property tax Assessment Roll has been completed leading to 3.7% growth during an unprecedented year in the Los Angeles real estate market. In plain English, the new Los Angeles property tax roll will be assessed on the new value of $1.76 trillion. Without the help of Prop

After months of mayhem, the housing market is finally cooling off a bit. While July’s bidding-war rate was the lowest since January, it was still more intense than the 57.9% bidding rate in July 2020, when the housing market was recovering after a shutdown caused by pandemic restrictions, according to Redfin, a technology-powered real estate

Kenny Kane is the Chief Operating Officer at Firmspace.  After a pandemic slump, the property technology (aka proptech) market is starting to heat up. Major commercial real estate (CRE) brokerages like JLL and Cushman & Wakefield have taken a bet of confidence in the space by backing proptech venture capital funds. The emerging proptech boom comes at

Founder and CEO, Visual Lease. The financial world has a never-ending list of new standards and practices to adhere to, many of which intersect with the world of corporate real estate. New lease accounting standard ASC 842 requires businesses to represent their real estate and equipment leases on their balance sheet. While this may sound like

Morgan Browne is the President and Co-Founder of Oakwyn Realty, one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing brokerage firms. When building a company, you must decide the core values that represent your brand. For myself, that meant sitting down and evaluating my experiences so that I could bring something transformative to the industry. As a young woman from a

If the extent of your involvement with smart home technology is watching for porch pirates on your digital doorbell and setting up a connected thermostat to accommodate a happy medium between your sleep comfort and your partner’s, you’re missing out on some extraordinary innovations. This field is experiencing rapid growth, and wellness – driven in

Founder and CEO of Rentec Direct, property management software for real estate professionals. The simplest way for landlords and property managers to decrease vacancy rates at their rental properties is to maximize renewal rates. If you’ve found great tenants who pay rent on time and respect your property, avoid the overhead and stress associated with tenant

Luxury living in gracious Charleston, South Carolina, is increasingly in demand, attracting new residents to the area.   Charleston, the belle of the Lowcountry, is an elegant coastal city — home to a vibrant arts and culture scene and perfectly restored architecture. Home styles include Colonial, Georgian, Regency, Federal and Classic Revival. The city’s numerous

VP of Investor Relations at Boron Capital, a private investment firm serving diverse segments of the population. In the current rocky economy, more and more investors are looking for investments that can give them at least a modicum of peace of mind. Investors want some assurance that the industry they’re investing into won’t be swept away

Owner and Qualifying Broker at Rhino Realty Property Management and Rhino Realty B&B, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author and speaker. In today’s real estate world, it’s not advisable to ignore others and think you can accomplish great things alone. As technology becomes an integral part of everyday life, it’s easy to neglect the human touch. From automated social

A pair of ornately carved doors only hint at what lies in store at Casa Ladrillera, a five-bedroom home set on a quiet street in lively San Miguel de Allende in the central Mexico state of Guanajuato. Inside, quality finishes, skilled workmanship and high-end style combine to reveal a sophisticated house in a class by

Lakeland and Winter Haven, Florida, posted the biggest U.S. median home price gain among U.S. cities since the pandemic’s earliest days, with a 32% surge in June from a year earlier, according to data from HouseCanary. The median price of homes in the adjacent cities east of Tampa was $230,781, up from $174,385 in June

Barbie fans may be all shook up over Mattel’s new female Elvis Presley collectible doll. Still, purists can immerse themselves in a classic by enjoying a tour of the real Barbie penthouse, which hit the market for $10 million Tuesday.  The 3,200-square-foot Century City residence, formally owned by Mattel founders, toymakers Ruth and Elliot Handler, was

Located at 240 Park Avenue South, in Manhattan’s chic Flatiron District, this duplex condominium encompasses 6,025 square feet, ceiling heights that reach up to 24 feet and a 24-foot, two-story, 45-panel Verdi Alpi Marble wall imported from Switzerland.  The panoramic northern view to the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings is spectacular, providing iconic New York

Set on close to two acres with ocean, island and mountain views, this Mediterranean mansion in a wealthy enclave of Santa Barbara, California, has several claims to fame. It’s been the personal residence and restoration project of actress-writer-producer Kathleen McClellan, whose credits include “For Better or for Worse,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and a