Buying Real Estate

How To Buy A House Without A Realtor As ...

So you need to begin putting resources into land and you're hoping to purchase your most memorable speculation property? As a first-time land financial backer, many will let you know

10 Steps to Buying a Home in Washington

Purchasing a home in Washington is a thrilling time, but on the other hand an extremely top to bottom and itemized one finds a way a ton of ways to

New Construction Buyers: Results from th...

Executive Summary A global pandemic, historic economic change and an unprecedented shift in the housing market have been hallmarks of the past few years. But while these large-scale changes have shifted

Home Values Inch Higher in Dog Days of S...

The typical U.S. home value climbed 0.2% from July to August – a marked cooldown after red-hot monthly appreciation in the previous three months. The nation’s typical home value has

Existing home sales in 2020 hit highest ...

A houseÕs real estate for sale sign shows the home as being Òunder contractÓ in Washington, DC, November 19, 2020. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Pandemic-driven demand sent total 2020

Tishman Speyer tower at Hudson Yards is ...

It’s topping-off day Tuesday for The Spiral, Tishman Speyer’s $3.7 billion, 66-story Hudson Yards District skyscraper, beribboned with a band of cascading, landscaped terraces and hanging gardens. It’s a milestone for

Nearly 20% of renters in America are beh...

Kennia Viera, center, of Los Angeles, who is a single mom, unemployed and in danger of being evicted at the end of January, protests with her kids, Florisabella Houston-Viera, 7,

November home prices rose 9.5%, one of t...

Real estate broker Rebecca Van Camp places a “Sold” placard on her sign in front of a home in Meridian, Idaho, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Darin Oswald | Tribune News

Why ‘tax the rich’ policies may make...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images “Tax the rich” policies being weighed in some statehouses to cover Covid-era budget shortfalls may make more sense in the current

Republican senators in Georgia runoffs g...

Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, facing tight runoff elections Tuesday in Georgia, have received a late surge of donations from the real estate and financial industries. Their Democratic challengers,

Op-ed: Harnessing market forces for good...

It is a shameful irony that at a time when staying home has been so essential to protecting our health and our communities, an alarming number of families are in

Curious Cribs: Boldly Rent Where No Man ...

Who would imagine a Florida mansion just might be the perfect place for a die-hard (and deep-pocketed) Trekkie to live long and prosper? Financial investor Marc Bell, a Tony-winning Broadway

Jeffree Star Takes a Loss on Barbie Pink...

Controversial internet sensation Jeffree Star famously “can’t relate” to many things, including the money woes of mere financial mortals, but even superrich cosmetics moguls sometimes feel the slight sting of

San Marino Woman Agrees to Buy Beverly H...

More than three years after it first hit the market, one of the Los Angeles market’s most notorious spec-mansions — the real estate white elephant formerly known as Opus —

Rashida Jones Seeks Fatherly Advice at N...

Hollywood seems to be in a very New York state of mind lately considering the many recently-released productions showcasing the Big Apple, including “Dash & Lily,” “The Undoing,” and “On

12 million Americans set to lose unemplo...

Volunteers distribute food to the needy in Orlando, Fla. Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images About 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits in December when CARES Act provisions lapse, absent an extension,

Marc Anthony Asks $27 Million for Miami-...

He needs to know … if he’ll get his asking price! Drinking in Latin superstar Marc Anthony’s opulent waterfront mansion in Coral Gables, Fla., is enough to make anyone intoxicated

Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops to...

An “Open House” sign is displayed in the front yard of a home for sale in Columbus, Ohio. Ty Wright | Bloomberg via Getty Images Another record low interest rate on the

Venture Capitalist Alan Salzman Buys $18...

Were it not for Alan Salzman, Tesla might not be the car company it is today. Though the 66-year-old investor isn’t a household name in the vein of Elon Musk,

Evan Spiliotopoulos Pens Exit from Celeb...

It seems that screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos, whose credits include “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” has a case The Real Estate Fickle. It was only about a

Val Kilmer’s Smokin’ ‘Entourage’...

People often gripe that Los Angeles has no history. But scratch the surface even slightly and you’ll find all evidence to the contrary. Case in point – tucked away on

‘Flipping Out’ Star Jeff Lewis Lists...

House flipping Bravolebrity Jeff Lewis is up to his old tricks again — the “Flipping Out” star has put another house up for sale, this one a large, sprawling compound

Season 2 of ‘The OA’ Centers Around ...

“Everyone who goes inside this house either comes out cracked up or doesn’t come out at all!” So says Karim Washington (Kingsley Ben-Adir) of the San Francisco residence at the

She waited half a year for her unemploym...

In mid-September, the envelope finally arrived. As Erin Madden opened it and pulled out the debit card with her unemployment benefits on it, all she could think about was the half

Kamala Harris attends virtual fundraiser...

Democratic U.S. vice presidential nominee and Senator Kamala Harris speaks at a drive-in campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 2, 2020. David Becker | Reuters Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala

Affordable Housing Model Holds Through D...

Affordable housing has historically outperformed other asset classes during economic downturns. The pandemic-fueled recession has been no different. This is welcome news as many experts were uncertain about the stability

Millions of Americans may not be able to...

Siraj Ahmad | iStock | Getty Images Jasmine Johnson is constantly afraid of being evicted from her house in St. Paul, Minnesota. The single mother of five children, all under the

The new retirement living: More baby boo...

Retirement village in Florida. Ron Levine | Image Bank | Getty Images Where to live in one’s golden years is one of the most significant decisions a new retiree has to make,

Amid Slowing Sales Restaurants See Glimm...

After opening for outdoor dining following months of lockdowns and economic hardship, US restaurants are recovering, but at a glacial pace. Indeed, a new report by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Blackstone Reportedly in Talks to Buy Ma...

Blackstone Group is in exclusive talks to acquire about 40 parks from Summit Communities for roughly $550 million through its REIT, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, sources have told Bloomberg.  Once

Mortgage lenders just saw record profit,...

Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Independent mortgage banks, as well as mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks, reported a net gain of $4,548 on each loan they originated in the

Real estate CEO: NYC mayor must make str...

New York City cannot count on financial assistance from Washington to help it recover from the coronavirus pandemic, RXR Realty CEO Scott Rechler told CNBC on Friday. Instead, the real

The Pandemic Effectively Shutdown the Ho...

It might not be a surprise to hear that the pandemic has effectively shutdown the hospitality market, but now that we were seven months into the pandemic and the travel

A record number of borrowers can now sav...

Potential homebuyers attend an open house in Seattle. Mike Kane | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates just set another new low, and that means the number of borrowers who could benefit

YouTuber Casey Neistat Lists Architectur...

Though the property was featured in Architectural Digest not even six months ago, it seems YouTube sensation Casey Neistat and his jewelry designer wife Candice Pool have already tired of

Coronavirus mortgage bailouts improve sl...

Scott Mlyn | CNBC After holding flat for a couple of weeks, the number of borrowers in public and private coronavirus-related mortgage bailout programs saw a much bigger improvement than expected.

Matthew Perry Downsizes Into Pacific Pal...

Though he hoisted his longtime Malibu haunt onto the market with a $15 million ask only last week, Matthew Perry has already significantly downsized his Los Angeles real estate circumstances. Records

Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber List Trousd...

Hollywood power couple (and property gossip column regulars) Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have long made their primary home a bluff-top compound in Malibu. However, about three years ago they

Airbnb announces a ‘global party ban...

People party on a rooftop in Kips Bay as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 1, 2020 in

Here are the Stores Still Slated to Open

Despite the pandemic, some retailers are still opening new locations. At the River Landing Shops and Residences, which is west of downtown Miami, Publix, Ross Dress For Less, Burlington Stores,

The Surprising Resilience of the Office ...

Commercial office space hasn’t played a starring role in the drama of the pandemic shutdown of 2020 — yet. That could change, and the head of Trepp’s advisory services has offered

NBA legend-turned-real estate investor D...

NBA legend-turned-real estate investor David Robinson told CNBC on Monday that he believes the coronavirus pandemic has not ushered in the end of corporate offices, despite the widespread work-from-home shift

Mortgage refinancing will be more expens...

Signage stands outside the Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Consumers will have to pay more to refinance their

Coronavirus sparks huge demand for clean...

Vital Vio’s lighting goes into home products, like Ellumi brand’s under-cabinet lighting and Broan-Nutone’s antimicrobial ventilation systems. Its technology uses visible light to kill cells of bacteria, mold and fungi,

Megan Ellison’s Historic Van Griffith ...

After almost a year on the market, Los Feliz’s historic Van Griffith estate has found a new owner. Software heiress-turned-filmmaker and producer Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Pictures, has officially

‘Empire’ Stars Trai, Grace Byers Sna...

Married actors Trai and Grace Byers, best-known for their roles on “Empire” as Andre Lyon and Anika Calhoun, respectively, have traded the jam-packed hills of Hollywood for a roomy piece

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Director Anthony...

Just days after he put it back on the market at a whisper below $3.3 million — it first popped up for sale late last year at $3.5 million, the

The Hidden Dangers in Medical Lease Conc...

As medical offices struggle to keep their doors open during COVID-19, they’re often going to their landlords to request relief. While medical office landlords might be inclined to provide this relief

Homebuyers can now turn to Google Search...

Getty Images Google on Wednesday updated its search engine with new tools for people shopping for mortgages, including a calculator, recent average mortgage rates and key terms homebuyers may need to

KKR Closes $950M B-Piece CMBS Fund

NEW YORK CITY—KKR has announced the final closing of KKR Real Estate Credit Opportunity Partners II with $950 million in committed capital. The fund will invest in the junior tranches

Jared Kushner decides not to divest from...

Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner walks off Marine One at the White House after spending the weekend at Bedminster, New Jersey on June 14, 2020 in Washington, DC. Olivier

Desperate for a pool? You can now rent a...

Swimply rental pool in Valley Stream, NY Leroy Jackson | CNBC The coronavirus pandemic has millions of Americans shut out of public pools this summer, and that has opened up a huge

Apple to spend $400 million this year to...

Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures after opening the newly renovated Apple Store at Fifth Avenue on September 20, 2019 in New York City. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images Apple said

Pritzker Scion Buys Lloyd Wright’s Ico...

The Los Angeles historic cultural monument known as the Samuel-Navarro house has a notable new owner to chalk into its colorful history. Nearly four years after “My Cousin Vinny” screenwriter

Home buying and selling went virtual dur...

A realtor wearing a protective mask uses a smartphone to provide a virtual video tour of a home for sale in Sacramento, California, U.S., on Monday, June 29, 2020. David Paul

‘Interest-only’ mortgages might make...

If you’re in the market for a house and are considering an “interest-only” mortgage, proceed with caution. With tightened lending standards amid ongoing economic uncertainty — coupled with continually rising home

Home prices heated up in April, despite ...

A for sale sign is seen in front of a home as the National Association of Realtors released a report showing that home sales dropped in December of 2017 on

Here are five charts illustrating the U....

A passenger walks through Reagan National airport as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to keep airline travel at minimal levels and the U.S. economy contracts in the first quarter

Existing home sales plunge in May, but R...

Existing home sales plummeted in May as the coronavirus continued to hammer the economy, but Realtors expect that it will represent the bottom. Sales of existing homes in May fell 9.7%

Homebuilders see strongest May sales in ...

Contractors work on a home extension on March 26, 2020 in Old Bethpage, New York. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images Sales of newly built homes jumped far more than expected, up nearly

‘Real Housewife’ Luann de Lesseps Li...

“The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member Luann de Lesseps is used to making waves on television, but is hoping for smooth sailing on the real estate market.

COVID Will Accelerate Property Repurposi...

In many ways, COVID-19 is accelerating transitions that had already been occurring in the commercial real estate world. “People think we should open up the economy sooner,” says Newmeyer Dillion partner

Why Zero Cash Flow Assets Make Sense Rig...

We have reached a unique time in the net lease investment environment due to COVID-19—tenants are seeking rent relief, investors are taking capital off the table, and lenders are pulling

‘It’s going to be ugly,’ analyst s...

What’s good news for the U.S. economy is suddenly bad news for mortgage rates. A far-better-than-expected May employment report only added to a growing sell-off in the bond market, pushing

Government’s mortgage bailout tally sh...

Robert Kirk | Getty Images Fewer borrowers are now in mortgage relief programs that allow them to delay their monthly payments due to the coronavirus crisis. The mortgage market, however, is

Boston Fed President Says Downtown Multi...

Last week Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren was interviewed by Bloomberg for his thoughts on how the pandemic will affect commercial real estate. The Fed, as it happens, already weighed in

Zoning in the Age of COVID-19

A qualified zoning consultant can help you navigate the changing landscape, keep transactions in motion and maintain compliance. Keeping deals on track during the pandemic requires us to stay

Construction Finance Gets Harder to Secu...

The Bozzuto Group has a multifamily project coming up that could be ready to break ground in the next 60 or 90 days, according to president and CEO Toby Bozzuto.

The jobs recovery could be choppy, with ...

A worker wears a mask at the Boeing Renton Factory, where 737 MAX airliners are manufactured, as commercial airplane production resumes following a suspension of operations last month in response

OZs Could Proliferate As More Census Tra...

Photo by Shutterstock For Jim White, COVID-19 demonstrates the problems with relying on foreign goods. “A short supply of N95 masks is just one example: we’ve learned the hard

Mortgage bailout swells to 4.1 million b...

A ‘For Sale’ sign stands in a vacant lot near new homes in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the past week, 225,000 more borrowers took advantage of

TikTok has quietly made London its main ...

TikTok’s London office is based out of a WeWork building in Holborn called Aviation House. WeWork TikTok, the wildly popular social media app that has become a go-to app for young people,

Landlords are worried increasingly fewer...

A woman walks next to a “For Rent” sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, California. Paul Sakuma | AP Rent is traditionally due on the first of the month, and

Retail Reits Do Battle With A New Enemy

Seritage Growth Partners was born from the idea that there is value to unlock in struggling retail real estate portfolios if you look hard enough. Founded in 2015, the publicly-traded

Advice for These Times: Buy It Only if Y...

On April 21, Washington REIT closed on the previously announced sale of John Marshall II in Tysons, VA, for $57 million. To put the sales price in perspective, the REIT originally

Americans are down on stocks after coron...

Spencer Platt | Getty Images The coronavirus economic shock has left Americans downbeat about stock market investing, even after the major market rebound off March lows, according to a new survey

Exec Compensation May Need an Adjustment

Image by Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of companies thinking about compensation. And, while the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) addresses a

Tech’s Been a Big Help During COVID-19...

Shayanfekr: “It’s understandable that everyone is deeply concerned about the coronavirus, but it is not going to change the way we run our lives or we do business

Weekly mortgage applications rise as rat...

A house for sale in Sarasota, Florida Scott Mlyn | CNBC Despite wider-than-usual daily swings last week, mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level ever in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey,

8 Knockout Approaches to Virtual Network...

(Credit: Thinkstock) It’s amazing what the impact of the Coronavirus has had on life as we know it. You can’t turn on the news or read a tweet and

Driftwood Rebrands to Focus Beyond Hotel...

Carlos Rodriguez Sr. CORAL GABLES, FL—Driftwood Capital has rebranded itself to emphasize its expansion beyond the hospitality industry. The former Driftwood Acquisitions & Development is preparing for the future,

Now is the Time to Prepare for the Futur...

Dallas’ risk is linked to the transportation sector that includes Southwest Airlines’ headquarters. DALLAS—Many of today’s property managers and leasing agents have been only exposed to strong leasing demand

Weekly mortgage applications tank 29% as...

A woman looks at real estate listings outside a Berkshire Hathaway Home Services office in Montclair, N.J. Adam Jeffery | CNBC An increase in interest rates, combined with a massive shutdown of

As Unemployment Surges, Where Does Multi...

Photo by Shutterstock Unemployment in the US has skyrocketed and there is little expectation that the layoffs will subside in the near term. This week, the Labor Department reported

Airbnb Just Enforced A No-Charge Cancell...

The policy applies to all reservations booked in the U.S. on or before March 13 with a check-in date of April 1, 2020 or earlier.

Condo Developers Adopt Apartment Model t...

Development in Western Queens. Shutterstock. NEW YORK CITY- Some condo developers have abandoned selling units because they’ve only been able to sell 10 percent of the property to which

8 + 1 = 10: The Mathemagic Of Forced App...

Photo: Getty There are two types of investors when it comes to commercial real estate investing: speculators and smart investors. The former take bets on the asset’s

Did 20th-Century Curbstoners Create The ...

Photo: Getty In 1908, the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges was founded to bring agents and brokers together “for the purpose of effectively exerting a combined

Homebuilder stocks jump on Fed rate cut ...

A worker stands on the roof of a home under construction at a new housing development in San Rafael, California. Getty Images Stocks of the nation’s biggest homebuilders jumped Tuesday after the

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For Sale | 600 Gulf Ave, Staten Island, ...

New commercial building for sale in Staten Island, NY. Building located in West Shore Business District right next door to the new Amazon and proposed IKEA facilities. Easy

It’s Time to Talk Profitability for Ho...

Photo by Shutterstock. Prism Hotels & Resorts is a Dallas, Texas-based full-service hotel management company that manages premier hotels and luxury resort properties across the US for leading brands,

7 Ways To Buy A House Without A Deposit ...

It’s not easy to buy a house in Australia without a deposit but it is possible. Here are 7 ways to buy a house without a deposit. Buy a house Without

Real Estate Disruptors: Opendoor, Zillow...

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How to Buy Property With No Money Down (...

Are you wondering how to buy property with no money down? If you understand these 14 basic strategies, combined with the right mindset, money will never again stand in your

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Debt among oldest Americans skyrockets 5...

Hill Street Studios Older Americans have seen their debt levels increase sharply over the past two decades, straining seniors’ finances at a delicate time — when they’re preparing to retire or

7 Things Most Homeowners Don't Know They...

7 things most homeowners don\'t know they need to do shares great first time home owner tips and home ownership 101 for seasoned homeowners. In today\'s homeowner tips video you\'ll learn:

5 Steps to Short Term Vacation Rental In...

https://www.freedommentor.com/5-steps-short-term-vacation-rental-investing/ Discover the 5 steps to short term vacation rental investing so that you can make more money per unit than traditional rentals. These 5 steps include (1) doing

Why Owning The Home You Live in is a Ter...

Why Owning The Home You Live in is a Terrible Investment Before you start sending me hate mail just hear me out on this one. Many of the most successful investors

How to Price Your Home to Sell

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Think Real Estate Is Illiquid? Think Aga...

Jake Reiter Real estate has long been categorized as an illiquid asset, lumped somewhat together with interests in private companies, alternative investment strategies, sports teams etc., in contrast to

How Do People Buy Multiple Properties? (...

Buying multiple investment properties is one great way to achieve financial freedom and financial success. Today I’m answering the greatest question, “How do people buy multiple properties?” A very small percentage

How To Buy Rental Properties To Save On ...

How To Buy Rental Properties To Save On Taxes As we approach the end of the calendar year, many investors find themselves wanting to purchase more properties. Why? Because real estate

How to Make Money in Real Estate

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The Benefit of Opportunity Zones | 1031 ...

When selling a property owned for a long period of time especially in New York City where prices historically have skyrocketed over the years, the owners are often exposed to

Should You Hire a Property Manager?

Should You Hire a Property Manager? In this video, you’ll learn whether you should be a hands-on landlord, or hire a property management team. Many new investors think that collecting rent

Abu Dhabi makes pitch to private sector ...

Abu Dhabi city skyline, United Arab Emirates. kasto80 | iStock | Getty Images The Abu Dhabi Government is turning to the private sector for the next phase of its multi-year, 50 billion

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Why You Should Use a Land Trust for Real...

In this video, real estate asset protection attorney Clint Coons covers the benefits of using a land trust in real estate investing. If you would like a FREE

This New Sensor Could Start Pushing Smar...

Sekisui House, Ltd., president Yoshihiro Nakai at CES 2020, unveiling new smart home health … [+] technology. TAK S ITOMI Japanese developer Sekisui House doubled down last week at CES on its

Seller Financing and Lease Option - Epic...

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