Facebook’s Answer to Silicon Valley Housing Crunch: Build Apartments
Concerns about Silicon Valley’s housing shortage are turning Facebook into an apartment developer.
Which Florida counties rank best for real estate investment?
Investing in real estate can have big rewards, but also big risks. When calculating the next place to look for an investment property or aiding a client in the hunt, it’s important to consider local economic conditions like business growth, new building permits and gross domestic product (GDP) growth …
Marin, East Bay real estate markets see steady improvements
The normalization of the Bay Area market isn’t limited to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The Marin County and East Bay real estate markets aren’t climbing as fast in price, while sellers face a more lenient buying process, according to Pacific Union’s second …
2 curb appeal ideas that could save your next listing
Curb appeal is considered by many to be the best marketing tactic for selling a respective property, and for good reason. Nothing else, at least that I am aware of, has the potential to attract more prospective buyers than a good looking home. At the very least, a well-maintained front yard will increase exposure and […]
What it takes to be a successful franchise owner
Owning a real estate franchise can be extremely lucrative — for the right person. It’s not enough to have real estate experience or cash on hand. It takes a certain kind of personality to successfully open and grow a real estate franchise. Managing broker Doug Wolfe shares his experience in this Q& …
5 Kitchen Island Styles to Fit Any Use
Regardless of the size of your kitchen remodel, adding an island to your design is one of the best things you can do to make your home more livable. There are many ways to fit an island into your kitchen. Here are some types of kitchen islands to consider: 1) Go traditional. If you have a […]
RESO Makes Certification a Member Benefit, Adjusts Dues to Make Membership Accessible to More MLSs, Real Estate Brokerages
Hundreds of smaller Multiple Listings Services and literally thousands of real estate brokerages throughout the U.S. will be able join the Real Estate Standards Organization – or RESO – next year for as little as $50 annually. The RESO Board of Directors announced it has revised its 2017 membership dues to increase industry participation in […]
Home Prices Rise in June
Home prices continue their rise across the country, according to data released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. New single-family houses in June 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 592,000, 3.5 percent above the revised May rate of 572,000 and 25.4 percent above the […]
Do You Know the Best State for Homeownership?
Owning a home is usually considered part of living the American Dream. But becoming a homeowner is neither easy nor affordable for everyone. Even if you manage to make the leap to homeownership, having a house of your own could seem burdensome if you’re stuck with high property taxes and insurance costs. Moreover, as a homeowner, many […]
Commentary: The Historic White House United State of Women Summit
Editorial Note: The following is a commentary written by Desiree Patno, CEO of the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), after attending the first White House summit on The United State of Women last month in Washington, D.C. The White House United State of Women Summit was an incredible high and energizer […]
