It's no secret that foreign investors target real estate in the U.S. Markets like New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago seem to be the most likely recipients of funds from foreign investors, but you may be surprised to learn that this unique set of investors also targets unlikely areas like Watertown, New York and…
Eco-friendly designs are the hottest trend to hit the home design industry. Houses that are designed to be environmentally-friendly feature cutting edge design and amenities that leave people amazed and delighted at their beauty. People who buy these homes also enjoy very low utility costs and a unique way of life not found in other…
If you are like a majority of Americans, you have faith in home buying and believe you can sell you home for at least the price you paid for it. Many Americans also believe now is a smart time to purchase a new home. Over the last few years, the reasons behind these opinions have…
In September 2015, Fannie Mae released its National Housing Survey results. The responses reflected the current and future housing market sentiments and represented consumer attitudes toward buying and selling real estate. According to this survey, now is a good time to sell your property. This may be a result of a positive home price atmosphere…
California’s housing inventory is being squeezed even more by potential sellers who are deciding to stay put due to unavailability of affordable replacement homes. A survey conducted by the California Association of Realtors found that of the homeowners who had considered selling their current homes, 64 percent have wavered on disposing of their current homes…
With rents escalating, many people are discovering that owning their own home is financially favorable to renting. Recent studies show that the country’s housing market is starting to trend toward buying being your best option. Leveling Off Major cities like New York, Cleveland and Chicago have become places where it’s better to buy than rent.…
Over the last few years, two disconcerting trends have been rearing their ugly heads in the housing industry. The first is that household formation has been standing still while the second is a dwindling rate of homeownership. However, the first trend may be recovering since the millennial generation is starting to make its way into…
Information recently made available by the Commerce Department indicates that rental properties are being built is significantly greater numbers than single-family dwellings in the 10 busiest markets for home construction in the U.S. As a result of more than half of new housing being in the form of apartments, condominiums and similar structures, the U.S.…
If you’re thinking about making a smart real estate investment, you’ll want to stay away from online luxury retailer VeryFirstTo and its “most precious Christmas gingerbread house ever.” Why? Because it will set you back $79,910. Yes, $79,910. When you account for its size — it’s approximately 26 by 14 by 18 inches — the…
While I am a South Bay real estate agent and mainly focus on Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and the rest of the South Bay, I do often make it to Paris, France where I am always able to arrange real estate transactions for my clients in the United States. I grew up in…