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Remote Work Sparks Rise In “Bi-Residential” Living
Remember when a second home connoted a dwelling owners used occasionally, on the limited times annually when the family traveled from their primary residence for…
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Deciding What To Do When You Inherit A House
Of all the types of assets, real estate is usually the most emotional. It is, after all, difficult to make…
Here’s What You Need To Create A Luxury Hotel Bedroom At Home
Staying in a 5-star hotel is quite the sensory experience. The look, the feel, the smell, the sound (or lack…
Can Rights Of First Refusal Help Lower The Cost Of Rental Housing?
Rental apartment buildings are bought and sold regularly. To try to promote affordable housing, some jurisdictions have enacted legislation to…
Will The Tampa Housing Market Crash?
During the great housing bubble and crash of the late-2000s, much of the Sunshine Star State experienced the worst effects.…
Here Are The Richest Cities In Missouri, From The Latest Census Data
In recent studies, we have analyzed and zeroed-in on the richest cities in a number of states of the U.S.…
Buy A Vintage Ski Resort Chalet And Some California Ski History For $4 Million
A mountain chalet built in 1942 for an early backer of one of California’s oldest ski resorts has come on…
Avoid These First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
Few things compare to the thrill of buying your first home. It’s an exhilarating experience - whether you’re buying a…
A New York City Law May Punish Commercial Landlords Who Behave Badly
In any commercial lease, one major issue relates to the work that needs to be done to prepare a space…
Here’s Who Is Beating Florida Cities In Apartment Rent Growth
College towns, energy industry towns, Midwest and Northeast cities dominated rent price increases last month while Sunbelt rent growth that…
Here Are The Richest Cities In South Carolina, Per The Latest Census Data
In recent studies, we analyzed and identified the richest cities in a number of states of the U.S. South, including…
Bank Regulators Just Might Make Loan Workouts A Little Easier
Federally regulated lenders, such as banks, still play a major role in commercial real estate financing. As commercial real estate…
New ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Standard Offers Reduced Virus Transmission Risk
One of the major lessons learned about the Covid-19 pandemic was the role ventilation played in its spread. In the…
Exploring Florida’s 30A: A Stunning Stretch Of Coastal Towns Hiding In Plain Sight
The white, sandy beaches that decorate the coast of Florida are certainly no secret. In Miami Beach alone—with a full-time…
6 Tactics You Need For Successful Negotiations
Whether you’re a sales broker, a remote worker in tech, or on the cusp of launching a new career, negotiating…
Mammoth Hong Kong Mansion Priced At $281 Million Joins The Ranks Of World’s Most Expensive Homes
The list of most expensive homes for sale in the world is ever-changing. In February, the Robb Report said a…
The Carte Blanche Collection By Farrow & Ball Takes The Guesswork Out Of Paint And Wallpaper Combinations
It’s a dilemma many homeowners and interior designers have faced. Whether to paint a room, install wallpaper, or both. One…
Chicago’s Fulton Market Continues To Sizzle
Over the past several years, as the fortunes of other Chicago neighborhoods waxed and waned with economic cycles and a…
What You Need To Know About Mold – Whether Buying, Selling, Or Staying In Your Home
Although mold can be found almost everywhere, you don’t want to find it in your home. Mold is a red…