Amazon Meets Long Island: 5 Things to Watch in the NYC Real Estate Market
New York’s Long Island (or “Lawn Guy Land” if you’re a local) is famous for buttered Kaiser rolls, an abundance of beaches, the piano man Billy Joel, and of course, soirees in in the Hampton’s where...
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Microsoft Pledges USD 500M to Tackle Seattle Housing Crisis
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MFST) is investing USD 500 Million to makes homes more affordable in the Seattle area, making it the latest major tech company to address local housing issues, as per...
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Zillow Group Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) reported a smaller-than-expected loss, outperforming in its new home-flipping business. The Company lost USD .33 a share for the first quarter on revenue of...
View ArticleOfir Eyal Bar Explains How to Keep Your Ducks in a Row with Real Estate...
There is no blueprint for real estate investments. Many entrepreneurs tend to become better investors over time. Success comes to those who heed the advice of industry aficionados, time their purchases...
View ArticleCost of Homeownership in the US Continues to Rise
Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. Aside from putting money down, you will need to make monthly mortgage payments that will cost $1,000 or more depending on where...
View ArticleReal Estate Crowdfunding Investments: Are They Worth it?
Crowdfunding is one of the most effective methods of pooling resources for business development. Since its inception a few decades ago, crowdfunding has attracted millions of investors. Every sector or...
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Real-Estate Brokerage Compass Raises USD 370 Million in a recent Funding Round
New York-based Compass has collected USD 370 Million in its latest funding round which boosts the Company’s valuation to USD 6.4 Billion and signifies a possible initial public offering. The...
View ArticleBeginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing
There is no denying that real estate is one of the oldest forms of investments and continues to be an evergreen asset that is likely to exist for several more decades, if not centuries. Since it tends...
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U.S. Housing Starts Reach 12-Year High in August
U.S. homebuilding reached a more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction sped up, suggesting that lower mortgage rates finally gave the housing market a...
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5 Tips for Buying a House if You’re Self Employed
Like many self-employed business owners, your hard work has finally paid off and you’re in a position to purchase a home. As a self-employed individual, you’re likely familiar with the difficulties of...
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Apple Pledges USD 2.5 Billion to California Housing Crisis
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced on Monday that it has pledged USD 2.5 Billion to help address the housing crisis in California caused by shortages due to driven up prices. In Apple’s press...
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Making Waves as a Real Estate Wunderkind in the Bay Area: Danny Haber
Danny Haber is a disruptive force in the San Francisco Bay Area housing market. His company, oWOW is working feverishly to provide luxury living at cut-rate prices to the middle-income earners across...
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Boston State Regulations Affect Hundreds of Listings on Airbnb
New Boston regulations force hosts to apply and register their listings with city officials have put a damper on Airbnb’s business. Many listings are used primarily for profit as these are referred to...
View ArticleHELOC: For New or Experienced Home Buyers
As you begin the home-buying process, you’ll face numerous financial decisions. And while you may be familiar with a mortgage — and what it takes to qualify for one — it’s not the only option to...
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Fidelity National Financial Reports Merger Agreement to Acquire FGL Holdings
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation’s largest title insurance company...
View ArticleWhen Does it Make Sense to Transfer a Mortgage?
A mortgage transfer entails exactly what it implies, which is transferring a mortgage from one borrower to another. This helps to take your name off of the mortgage without having to pay it off...
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Hammerson Disposes of Retail Parks Portfolio for £400m
Hammerson PLC has taken care of the sale of a portfolio of seven retail parks to Orion European Real Estate Fund V for a value of £400m that is expected to net £395m. This is the largest UK retail...
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OLX Brazil to Acquire Grupo ZAP
OLX Brazil entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Grupo ZAP in cash for a total of R$ 2.9 Billion. OLX Brazil is the joint venture between Prosus NV and Adevinta ASA. The investment will...
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Sales of Homes in the United States Fell in May: Lowest Fall Since 2010
United States sales of previously owned homes fell in May lower than projected to the lowest level since 2010 as COVID-19 has dwindled the demand for homes. Closing sales have fell 9.7% from the month...
View ArticleHow Much Home Can You Afford?
If you are in the market for buying a new home, there will likely be many things that you need to consider. While everyone may want to purchase a home at the top of their price range simply because it...
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