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Let’s match Airbnb vs. VRBO to determine which platform best suits your investment strategy.

Airbnb vs. VRBO: Which is Better for Investors? There are plenty of platforms that short-term rental real estate investors can use to market their space, but two of them make up the lion’s share of the industry: Airbnb and VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner). While their primary functions are similar, Airbnb and VRBO have many key differences in t...

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From time and convenience to the distance and complexity of the move, each aspect plays a crucial role in determining the most suitable approach for your situation.

Should I Move Myself or Hire a Professional Mover? When planning a move, one of the fundamental decisions you’ll face is whether to tackle the process yourself or enlist the services of a professional moving company. This choice can significantly impact your relocation’s efficiency, convenience, and overall success. Evaluating various factors an...

Let’s take a look at 10 hard money terms to look out for when applying for a loan.

10 Important Terms To Know When Applying For A Hard Money Loan Applying for an investment property loan requires understanding the terms used in the lending industry. This is especially important if you are considering taking out a hard money loan. Hard money loans are typically used for short-term financing and are secured by real estate.

The two real estate terms don’t mean the same thing and are often confused.

Contingent vs. Pending: What’s the Difference in Real Estate? As a real estate investor, it’s important to always be on the lookout for deals. If you see a property you like that has a contingent listing status, be sure to keep an eye on it. If certain conditions aren’t met, the deal may not go through, and you may be able to buy it.

The metro areas with the most significant year-over-year price drops include 'Zoom towns'"where people had sought out a lower cost of living while working remotely"

12 States Where Home Prices Are Actually Dropping Home prices in a dozen states have fallen over the past year, according to a new report by the property data analytics firm CoreLogic. Nationally, annual home price growth crept up at its slowest pace in 11 years in May 2023, with prices rising just 1.4% from May 2022 levels. Now, many areas that ha...

Infusing tranquility into a large and luxurious home is a transformative pursuit, offering an escape from the hard hustle and fast pace of a prosperous life.

The Art of Infusing Tranquility Into Luxe Living Spaces In this luxury interior design concept, visualized by NK INTERIOR, minimalist design quietly melds with high-end aesthetics to craft a crisp modern sanctuary. Pale and delicate shades of gray wash over luxe open-plan living spaces, a stunning gray travertine kitchen, stylish bedrooms, and enviable b...

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This is how the states measured up, starting with the best place to live for retirement.

Least to Most Expensive States to Retire From 1 to 50. Beware, Retirees-to-be A 2022 report released by Zippia analyzed each state on the following five factors: median house cost, monthly homeowner cost, cost of living, Medicare Advantage cost, and state Medicare spend per person. Every state received a ranking of 1 to 50 for each factor, with the median score determining it...

Mortgage rates eased back down this week, but remain above 7%, which is prohibitively high for many homebuyers.

Mortgage rates remain above 7% for third week in a row The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 7.18% this week from 7.23% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. This marks the third straight week rates have been above 7%, the first time that's happened since April 2002.

We’ll cover some of the things that could cause your total mortgage payment to be higher than you thought.

Why Is Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Higher Than You Thought? “There’s a degree of misunderstanding regarding what a mortgage is - which is only the principal on the loan plus interest – and many buyers don't realize they also need to budget for other costs that will be paid to the lender each month with the monthly payment,”

For the last 18 years of his life, André Leon Talley — Vogue’s pioneering creative director — lived in a stately center-hall colonial in White Plains, N.Y.

André Leon Talley’s ‘Sanctuary’ in White Plains, N.Y., Is for Sale Mr. Talley died last year at age 73, after complications from Covid. The house is now for sale for $1.25 million. “The house is a masterpiece,” said the listing broker, Bonnie Stein, an associate broker at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Rye, N.Y. “It has tons of character. Th...

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The ranks of Gen Z homeowners will almost certainly grow in the coming years as they scale corporate ladders and amass savings.

Gen Z is coming for the housing market There's a lot we still don't know about Gen Z when it comes to the housing market, since a large chunk of the generation is just starting out on their own. But compared with millennials, who came of age in the shadow of the Great Recession and the housing bust, Gen Zers have been lucky: They largely...

With these potential difficulties in mind, follow these 11 do’s and don’ts on how to sell a house to a friend if it’s something you’re considering.

How to Sell a House to a Friend So No One Feels Cheated: 11 Do’s and Don’ts There are innate challenges and financial aspects to weigh. You don’t want to face regrets later on about how much you sold the house for or how the deal came together — after all, it’s still a major transaction rife with emotion.

Andrew Edmonds Jr. said his father tailored the estate to accommodate the roughly 15 English Mastiffs he rescued during his life.

A Florida Home With Parking for a Doggy Limo Looks to Fetch $27 Million A wealthy Florida animal-lover created a Vero Beach estate tailored to the needs of his many rescue dogs. Now the waterfront property, which has a dog room in the house and parking for a “dog limousine,” is going on the market for $27 million.

If you’re unable to use transitional housing — or are just short on cleaning fairies — read on for our definitive guide to keep your home looking professionally staged, all while eating, sleeping, and living there.

A Handy Seller’s Guide To Staging a House While Living In It The goal for selling a house you’re still living in, is to stage it so that it appears that you’ve already moved out and the cleaning fairies have moved in. Unfortunately, according to transaction reports from the National Association of Realtors®, 38% of repeat buyers use the proceeds from the...

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If you’ve missed a few mortgage payments, you’re probably wondering when your lender will begin the foreclosure process. The answer is: it depends.

Can I Sell My Home if It Is in Foreclosure? Why Time Is of the Essence “The best advice I can give to sellers facing foreclosure is don’t wait till the last minute. Don’t wait until your foreclosure is 30 days away from the sell date,”

It involves renting out a portion of your home and having rent-paying roommates.

5 real-estate investors who 'house hacked' to afford their first properties explain how the strategy works and can help anyone build wealth One strategy that first-time homebuyers looking to break into the market could consider is called "house hacking." It involves renting out a portion of your home and essentially having rent-paying roommates.

Buying a home hasn’t been easy for the past few years. Besides increasing interest rates, a decrease in purchasing power, and a housing shortage, cash buyers have also put a squeeze on some would-be buyers.

Do You Have Cash? You Might Need It For Your Next Deal. Here’s Why Nearly a third of U.S. home purchases were made with cash in April, a nine-year high, according to data from Redfin that looked at the 40 biggest metropolitan areas in the U.S. That’s in line with data from February, which saw cash purchases reach 33.5% and continuing a trend that started during t...

Here are nine steps to take to sell your home in 2023.

How to sell your house: A step-by-step guide The real estate market has shifted since the frenzied heights of the pandemic. Frantic bidding wars are (mostly) over, and both prices and mortgage rates remain high. With fears of a recession looming, many buyers are staying on the sidelines until either rates or prices (or both) come down. Ultimat...

BTR gives investors the opportunity to purchase new construction properties below market value in growing locations.

Top 5 Build-to-Rent Housing Markets for Cash Flow and Appreciation in 2023 Investing in real estate isn’t something that involves using just one strategy. The best strategy for you depends on the type of investor you are and the current market dynamics. In 2023, build-to-rent (BTR) is quickly becoming the most effective investment strategy for beginners and experienced i...

These professionals serve as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders in the commercial space.

Why Working With A Mortgage Broker Is Essential In Today’s Market Working with a mortgage broker is a crucial step when securing financing for a real estate investment. These professionals serve as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders in the commercial space. If you don’t have a mortgage broker already, you’ll want to tap your network to find one as y...

If you wish to go through our detailed analysis of the real estate market, check out the 12 Best Real Estate and Realty Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.

5 Best Real Estate and Realty Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds In this article, we discuss the 5 best commercial real estate stocks to buy according to hedge funds. If you wish to go through our detailed analysis of the real estate market, check out the 12 Best Real Estate and Realty Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.

Pulsar said a number of cities require sewer lateral inspections before a home can be sold.

Why homebuyers should get a sewer inspection When shopping for a house, many homebuyers overlook the sewer lateral that runs below the ground of a property. This is the pipe that carries wastewater from a home's toilets, sinks, showers, laundry and floor drains to the city or county sewer line.

There are two types of costs involved in buying a home: Upfront payments and ongoing ones. Let's break them down.

How to Create a First-Time Homeowners' Budget A well-planned first-time homeowners' budget will meet two important financial goals. The first is to become financially able to buy the home. The second is to remain financially able to keep it.

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Think twice before following some of the current trends, home remodelers and real estate experts said.

9 Trendy Home Renovations Not Worth the Investment Think twice before following some of the current trends, home remodelers and real estate experts said. They might not be worth the investment — especially if you want to sell down the road and the trend has gone the way of the avocado green appliances of the 1970s, the desert Southwest style of th...

Here’s a look at what’s up for grabs and what’s been sold across five distinct United States markets.

What’s Listing And What’s Selling On The U.S. Luxury Property Market The wheels of the global luxury real estate market keep turning with new sales and new listings popping up every day.

Don't assume that your starter home is a place you'll only live in for a handful of years.

3 Signs Your Starter Home Might End Up Being Your Forever Home If you're looking to buy a home in 2023, you may want to consider purchasing a starter home. Mortgage rates and home prices are both elevated this year, and buying a starter home might allow you to buy a place that works for your budget.

A fourplex may be a good place to start if you’re considering testing the waters as a residential real estate investor.

Investing in a Fourplex: Pros, Cons, & Tips For Investors A fourplex may be a good place to start if you’re considering testing the waters as a residential real estate investor. It’s also a sound investment for the first-time homebuyer, as you can live in one of the fourplex units and rent the others—your tenants pay the mortgage. If you want it stri...

If you're considering buying a new home or refinancing your current one it helps to know what rate you may qualify for.

Buy a home now and refinance it later? Here's what experts think While inflation is cooling, interest rates remain high, which puts a damper on Americans' plans to buy a home or refinance their existing mortgages. The natural question many homeowners are asking themselves in this economic climate: Should I buy a home now at high rates and refinance later, or shou...

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) often appeal to homebuyers due to their initially low interest rates.

Pros and cons of an adjustable-rate mortgage Say “mortgage,” and most people think of a fixed-rate, long-term loan. While that’s certainly the most popular variety, it’s not the only home loan in town. For some aspiring homeowners, an adjustable rate mortgage might be a better option.

The historic 140-year-old “Stronghold,” has been listed by its owners, fashion designer Marc Ecko and his wife, Allison Rojas for $13.75 million, NorthJersey.com reported.

Gilded Age New Jersey mansion lists for $14M Situated on 32 acres in the heart of horse country, the 20,000-square-foot mansion was once owned by the prominent New York couple, James Coleman Drayton and Charlotte Augusta Astor, a member of the famous Astor family.