Real Estate

Whether you’re selling your home or commercial property, the broker you work with during the process can make a significant difference. This is especially true in today’s market, which faces several factors including a shortage of homes and rising interest rates. It may be necessary to find the right buyer for your place, and that

In this article WFC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jasondoiy | Istock | Getty Images Coming up with a large chunk of cash for a down payment is likely the first thing that comes to mind when people think of buying a house one day. But you probably don’t need as much money as

Apartment rents have been cooling off sharply for several months, and they look like they’re about to go negative compared with a year ago. Rents in August were just 0.28% higher than August 2022, according to real estate tech platform RealPage. Compare that to a year ago, when rents were posting 11% annual growth. With

On the surface, the news from the New York City office sector may look grim: vacancy rates nearing 20%, occupancy rates stubbornly stuck at around 50%, interest rates rising, values dropping, anemic investment sales activity and owners giving keys back to lenders. Fortunately, that isn’t the full story. As I discussed in my previous Forbes

In the massive and eclectic mosaic that is America, each county tells its own unique story, interwoven with threads of hope, ambition, dreams, and sometimes, stark contrasts. But in every state, there exists a county where these contrasts are most palpable — where the divide between the opulent and the struggling is not just a

A “For Sale” sign is displayed in front of a home on August 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images After rising sharply for several weeks, mortgage interest rates pulled back slightly last week, but not enough to revive mortgage demand. Total mortgage application volume fell 2.9% last week, compared with

I’ve had clients snap photos of resort features on their phones to share in project planning meetings when they experience a new amenity that feels both amazing and achievable. Saunas and steam showers fit that description, and are among the amenities sought by an increasing number of wellness-focused homeowners. I reached out to three professionals

In this article 960-HK 2007-HK 3380-HK 3333-HK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Residential buildings stand at the Metro Town development, jointly developed by CK Asset Property Holdings Ltd., Nan Fung International Holding Ltd. and MTR Corp., in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Anthony Kwan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong-listed

When it comes to real estate investing, taking a long-term approach has key benefits. The most successful investors I’ve dealt with in my career have built their portfolios over time. While there could be challenges to acquiring and refinancing assets in today’s market, there are still opportunities to be had. If you’re an investor who

After rising steadily since January, home prices may now be turning lower again. The latest read on home prices shows they hit another all-time high in July, rising 2.3% from the same month last year, according to Black Knight. That’s a bigger annual gain than the roughly 1% recorded in June, and August’s annual comparison

Paradise Island has earned its name. Clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and a resort vibe define the island in the Bahamas connected to the capital city of Nassau by two bridges. Paradise Island in the Bahamas boasts clear turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. MAISON Bahamas An elite gated community on the island’s easternmost tip adds

State Attorney General Letitia James seen during public safety announcement to prevent gun violence at City Hall, July 31, 2023. Lev Radin | Pacific Press | Lightrocket | Getty Images New York’s attorney general asked a judge Wednesday for a partial summary judgment against Donald Trump in her $250 million lawsuit accusing the former president

When you’re in one of the various phases of the homebuying process, your actions in other areas could determine if you’re successful or not. For example, other types of purchases may appear to be unrelated, but they could negatively affect your mortgage application. “Lenders will review several factors when evaluating a mortgage application, including your

There’s more pressure than ever to create an aesthetic nursery. From Instagram to TikTok, it’s quite apparent the days of basic pink and blue are over. Although beige has been a major trend in recent years, many parents are looking to add more color and fun to these spaces. In other words—a sense of wonder

NANJING, CHINA – AUGUST 18, 2023 – Aerial photo shows a residential area of Evergrande in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, Aug 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Getty Images Shares of the world’s most indebted property developer China Evergrande Group plunged as much as 87% on its open on Monday, trading for

With so many fluctuations in today’s market, securing the right tenant has become crucial—they will be a source of cash flow for your investment and losing one could lead to short-term or long-term losses. This means you’ll want to carry out solid research before presenting any leases. You’ll also want to make sure the terms

High-rise tower buildings along the central Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on July 3, 2023. Karim Sahib | Afp | Getty Images Dubai’s luxury home prices surged by nearly 50% in the year up until June, maintaining its top ranking for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to a new report by Knight Frank. According to data

Had you perused the list of amenities in an upscale newer condominium building at the end of last decade, you might have seen mention of a business center or conference room. For that era, those were nice — but hardly make-or-break — amenity suite extras. In between then and now, a minor little blip called

Homes in Centreville, Maryland, US, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates jumped last week to the highest level in 23 years, pushing mortgage demand from homebuyers to the lowest level in 28 years. Total mortgage application volume fell 4.2% last week, compared with the previous week, according

Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Property taxes can be a major expense for households, and several factors may affect the size of the bill, research shows. These levies — which typically fund public services, such as K-12 education, police and firefighters — can be tough to compare across jurisdictions. But there are four key