14 pieces of real estate trivia that’ll blow your mind
1. In 2010, Apple Inc., the famous and iconic hardware and software developer, purchased 1 acre of land for a shocking $1.7 million from an elderly couple in North Carolina. Why? The firm needed the land to build a data server. The elderly couple had bought the land 34 years prior for only $6,000. 2. […]
The Right Real Estate Brokerage Could Triple Your Income
What is your earning potential as a real estate professional? It’s an important question to keep asking throughout your career. Real Estate Express’ 2018 Real Estate Agent Income Guide found real estate agent income varies by brokerage type—meaning you can maximize your earnings by choosing a brokerage that’s most likely to boost your profits. Here’s […]
11 Real Estate Pros Share The Technology Shifts That Have Changed The Way They Work
Technological developments in the last 10 to 20 years have impacted the business world in many ways, significantly altering the way nearly every industry operates. Even real estate has enjoyed numerous game-changing technologies, from online listing platforms to e-signature options. It’s easy to assume every advance has been a boon for real estate professionals — […]
Six Skills Real Estate Investors And Developers Need To Develop
Real estate can be an excellent investment, but like any investment, there are risks — and you’ll want to know what you’re doing before you get in too deep. One way to do this is to talk with people active in the industry. After all, learning from people working in the field is an excellent […]
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: A great team is essential when buying a fixer-upper
Q: My wife and I currently live in the Northern Virginia area and will be retiring soon. We plan to move to the Raleigh. We both enjoy watching shows about buying fixer-uppers. We’re wondering how we might go about locating a company to help us fix up homes in the Raleigh area. How would we […]
The Future Of Real Estate Investing: A New Global Asset Class Emerges
What if I were to tell you I’ve got an iconic and globally-recognized trophy real estate asset that you can buy now, and your equity stake is completely liquid, transparent and SEC-approved as a digital token? Off the bat it might sound like I’ve got the Brooklyn Bridge to sell you, but I assure you […]
Where The Next Real Estate Bubbles Are Inflating
In real estate, pricing is relative. Some cities are outrageously expensive and become even more so, while others are bargains. It would surprise no one that the most expensive real estate markets in the world are the most densely populated. There are simply few, if any, places to build, so prices stay high and keep […]
9 Must-Have REITs for Sustainable Investing
Investors interested in expanding real estate holdings can also take a socially responsible stance: Socially responsible investing is in demand. Ask investors what they want in their portfolios these days and a growing number of them will say the same thing: sustainability. A 2017 report by EY, formerly Ernst & Young, determined that sustainable investing […]
This Entire Hackensack Street Goes All Out For Halloween
Nearly every family on Clinton Place was outside on Sunday hanging Halloween decorations. Or at least, some decorations. The others would have to wait until another day because for many families on the Hackensack street, one day isn’t enough to prepare for the holiday. The neighborhood has become well-known across North Jersey for its over-the-top […]