Real Estate

Perhaps for the average person from Switzerland, the charms of small Alpine villages like Grimentz are found in daily life—but for those from the rest of the globe, the sun-blackened granaries, the rustic barns, and a hushed, ambling brook lined with centuries-old waterwheels will seem so timeless and unreal that it’s as if the setting

Many things have been in short supply during the coronavirus crisis, and that includes housing. When the country went into lockdown, Americans were on the move. The sudden shake up caused a spike in home prices. Even now, potential buyers continue to be shut out of the housing market as prices head higher and higher.

Dave Friedman is Co-Founder and CEO of Knox Financial, the smart and frictionless way to turn a home into an investment property.  The conflicting opinions on how much to worry about inflation make it all the more challenging to decide how to best invest your money.  On the one hand, you see columnists arguing that the

Another month, another explosive rise in home prices.  May’s median annual housing price rose 23.6%, a new monthly record.   Buyers are still buying, helped by low interest and mortgage rates.  But since housing construction hasn’t kept pace with demand and economic growth, it will take more housing production to reduce long-term pressure on prices. The buying pressure in housing

Horse ranches, expansive estates, premier vineyards, and boutique wineries define California’s Santa Ynez Valley. Located over the San Marcos Pass about 26 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, the rolling hillside landscapes of the region are dotted with vineyards, olive trees, Scrub oak, and early California-style architecture under impossibly blue skies. A population of around 23,000

Getty Images Amid the recent real estate bull market, one fact has been often overlooked: More than half of home ownership growth over the past decade has come from the Latino population. That trend is expected to continue. A study by the Urban Institute forecasts Latino buyers will comprise 70% of home ownership growth from

The following article, written by two outstanding economists, Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley, employs a novel and highly illuminating way of examining the cost and affordability of housing today versus 40 years ago. On the surface, it looks like the median price of a house today has skyrocketed, putting it out of reach for people

Los Angeles home prices aren’t the only thing hitting new heights these days. Even condominiums—long an afterthought of L.A.’s housing market—are now seeing prices soar upwards, matching the recent appetite for single-family homes. On the heels of Matthew Perry’s sale at the Century Tower, the Presidential Penthouse at The Wilshire, one of the most exclusive

A building in Massachusetts where some tenants are not paying rent. Source: Howard Simon The one-month extension of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium was welcome news for tenants but another nail in the coffin for some struggling landlords. Groups representing landlords had been lobbying hard to end the moratorium and now

The weather is warm and the water is calling. From a French apartment with a private pool to a riverfront home in Florida, these properties are sure to make a splash. Mansion apartment with private pool Location: Lyon, Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France ADVERTISEMENT Price: $2.195 million Modern living, chateau style. This restored 19th century mansion

Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Mark Calabria testifies on Capitol Hill during a committee hearing on “Housing Finance Reform: Next Steps” in Washington, DC, September 10, 2019. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images The Biden administration will replace the leader of a massive U.S. housing finance agency following the Supreme Court’s ruling

Broker Associate at LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty based in Breckenridge, Colorado. Luxury real estate sales are unlike any other real estate sales. Here in the mountains of Colorado where we see staggering price tags starting at around $2 million, only the most experienced and multi-talented real estate professionals are making the cut. Success is subjective and each

JPMorgan Chase has announced new steps to address the housing affordability gap as part of its $30 billion commitment to help advance racial equity and wealth creation. The firm plans to harness its expertise in business, policy and philanthropy to improve housing affordability and stability as well as homeownership opportunities for Black and Latinx households. 

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to try to cool down the hot U.S. housing market with higher rates, even as home prices keep rising, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday. “I don’t want to repeat the mistakes that led to the financial crisis,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Unlike the lead-up to the great recession, homebuyers

The real estate industry is a highly competitive market. Deciding what properties are worth your investment can be difficult, especially for newer investors.  Thankfully, with the current technology and digital tools available to real estate professionals, the value assessment process is easier than ever before. That’s why a panel of Forbes Real Estate Council members

The Covid-19 pandemic certainly accelerated e-commerce, from groceries to household goods, and now you can even buy a new construction home fully online. Two major public homebuilders, Taylor Morrison Home and PulteGroup, recently piloted programs in which buyers can choose, design and finance a new home virtually and just put it in their shopping cart.

Rod Khleif Real Estate Investor, Mentor, Coach, Host, Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Podcast. If an investor has decided that they would like to invest in the multifamily asset class, they have two options for doing so: actively or passively. In an active investment, investors form a limited liability company (LLC) and find a property

British designer Thomas Heatherwick is designing Google’s new buildings in California and London. Getty In 2012, British designer Thomas Heatherwick found himself having dinner with Google co-founder Larry Page at the billionaire’s house in California. Page wanted to discuss the future of Google’s sprawling headquarters in Mountain View, as well as some of the company’s

Sydney Australia’s Eastern Suburbs—located east of Sydney and extending to the coast—continue to attract interest from buyers worldwide, with an increasing segment coming from the United States. ADVERTISEMENT Once Australia’s strict travel restrictions (currently a 10-day compulsory hotel quarantine when entering Australia) are relaxed Ken Jacobs of Sydney-based Private Property Global expects a boom in

In this article EL Stephen Ross, chairman and majority owner of the Related Companies, attends the grand opening of phase one of the Hudson Yards development on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, March 15, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images A super PAC funded largely by real estate billionaire Stephen

According to every available measure, median home sales prices in the U.S. are at a record high, and they show little signs of cooling off. To some, this brings back memories of the real estate debacle of the 2000s, and they wonder if this bull market will end up, like then, in a big crash.

Renter advocacy groups have pressured the administration of President Joe Biden to extend the CDC eviction ban for at least another month. Carlos Barria | Reuters Struggling renters will likely have a little more time before they have to worry about eviction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to extend the national

The housing crisis is not unique to the United States. Many other countries are experiencing their own form of extreme supply issues, leading to very severe market reactions and unrequited demand. In other crisis situations, the world joined hands. For instance, during the past 18 months, the world came together to develop vaccines to stop

A home for sale is seen in Santa Monica, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Mortgage rates rose last week, along with demand for refinances. That may sound counterintuitive, but it speaks to the larger picture of where mortgage rates are heading. Applications to refinance a home loan rose 3% last week from the previous week,

A newly constructed 12,200-square-foot home in San Francisco has hit the market for $46 million, making it the most expensive listing in the city by the bay. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s affluent Cow Hollow neighborhood, the extraordinary three-level home at 2582 Filbert Street is on a rare triple-wide lot, equivalent to 4.62

Taking 30 years to pay back a loan can feel like a lifetime. Andy and Nicole Hill were worried that being tied to a mortgage payment would stop them from taking career risks, so the couple came to an agreement: They would pay the house off in under five years. The Hills made their first

The intense and prolonged sellers market has had a profound impact on Americans buying and selling homes this year. An incredibly low supply of available homes has persisted throughout the U.S. and historically low mortgage rates continue to encourage new potential buyers to enter the market – despite the competition. If homeowners thinking about selling

Andrew Cleland Source: Andrew Cleland Andrew Cleland tries not to panic about his eviction hearing on July 6. Instead, the 75-year-old focuses on what he can do to keep himself and his 82-year-old wife, Carol, in their apartment. He’s applied for rental assistance. He’s planned how he’ll travel to the courthouse. A recent accident ruined

Throughout the pandemic, the real estate market was on fire. Mortgage rates and home prices hit all-time lows, and people suddenly had the freedom to live wherever they chose, no longer bound to locations near their work or school. That “impossible” dream home you thought would never be available, let alone in your price range?

Most small businesses start out as a one-man or one-woman show. The founding entrepreneur usually fills most, if not all, of the essential roles. While this is an exciting time for any entrepreneur, it’s not sustainable. Many business owners experience burnout as their companies grow, because they simply cannot do it all (no matter how