The Do’s and Don’ts Of Real Estate Photography
Studies indicate that quality real estate photography is more likely to generate a higher price per square foot.
How to Stage a House: A Room by Room Guide
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2021 Profile of Home Staging, 47% of buyers agents indicated that staged homes had an effect on most buyer’s views of a home.
A Simple Design Rule [That Just Might Blow Your Mind]
Use the The 60-30-10 Rule - it states that 60% of the room should be a dominant color, 30% should be the secondary color or texture and the last 10% should be an accent…
What is a Proforma Statement?
The proforma states income and expenses related to a real estate development deal. The proforma states information that is useful for a bank, lenders, or investors. The proforma states cash returns in cash payments in a deal. The proforma also shows the cash flow and time period of the deal.
Small kitchen ideas on a budget – 10 ways to make the most of a compact space
Strong patterns can make the space seem "busy" and draw the room in, while simplicity and paler colors will open the room up.
9 Easy Outdoor Bar Ideas on a Budget
Bar carts are perfect for tight outdoor spaces, and they’re mobile too. Stock one for smaller crowds or go with more for larger gatherings.
Negotiation in Real Estate
Many real estate agents, investors, and other professionals know their field well. They’re aware of local ordinances affecting property, desirable school districts, architectural trends and many other things directly related to the subject of real estate, but they’ve never formally examined the art of negotiation.
10 easy decor hacks to rethink your interiors on a budget
Move sofas away from walls, and also try moving them away from other key furniture pieces.
Why 3D tours are important in today’s market
Virtual tours are increasingly important in today's real estate market due to the growing need for convenient and efficient property viewing options. With more people relying on online resources to search for properties, virtual tours provide a unique opportunity for buyers to get an in-depth look at a property from the comfort of their own home. This
SoCal home sales drop by half, prices fall 1% in 2022
Total home sales dropped 47 percent last year across the six-county region, with the median price falling 1 percent.
AB 1482 and How it Affects Your Non-Rent Controlled Units
The state of California passed a law: Assembly Bill 1482 (AB 1482), also known as, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which went into effect on January 1, 2020 and applies to some properties that are 15 years or older. AB-1482 does not apply to units that are currently regulated under the city of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Depending on various factors, it may apply to stand alone Single Family Dwellings or Condos.
What is a REIT?
A REIT is a real estate investment trust. REITs own and finance rental properties. Properties can be apartments and commercial spaces. They make income off of the rents. The stocks trade like mutual funds. They produce dividend income for investors.
Savings window opens: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates tumble a quarter of a percentage point
Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases have fallen for three key terms and remained unchanged for one term since yesterday (mortgage rates calculated Jan 24, 2023).
Goldman Sachs says 4 cities likely to see a 2008-style housing crash: report
The investment bank shied away from predicting a nationwide crash, but warned that residents in four cities in particular could see plummeting values that echo the 2008 housing collapse.
‘A real estate bottom?’ More homebuyers jump back in as the year kicks off
The volume of mortgage applications for home purchases rose 25% week over week.
7 Deadly Sins of Buying Your First House
There are a ton of programs to help first-time home buyers, from first-time buyer grants from the federal government to state and city programs. Look into them; you might be surprised at what’s possible.
Red-hot rental market is cooling in a good sign for inflation
Economists and industry analysts are expecting a significant slowdown this year driven by a wave of new apartment construction and more renters staying put amid economic uncertainty.
Today’s mortgage rates for January 23, 2023
Adjustable-rate mortgages only have interest rates set for a certain period of time before the rate adjusts annually based on the market.
Mortgage rate buydowns are on the rise as homebuyers cope with high interest rates
Buyers received concessions in 42% of home sales in the fourth quarter, according to RedFin's January report.
Cash and other rental incentives dwindle in a highly competitive Canadian housing market
Real estate analysts say incentives meant to woo renters to expensive homes have become less common in recent months and that the trend is a symptom of heavily competitive housing markets in cities such as Toronto and Vancouver.