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A Beginners Guide To Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is rather special amongst all the various types of real estate investments. Here are some tips for the novice investor.
Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast: Calif. Commercial Real Estate Will See Pandemic-Driven Impacts Through 2023
The Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast, a survey done twice a year of commercial developers and financiers is predicting a pessimistic outlook for the next 3 years for the office, retail, industrial, and multi-family commercial real estate sectors.
How Loud Is Your Neighborhood? Know Your Soundscore!
Everyone knows the classic “real estate trade off” that you get for buying a home right near a freeway or an airport. You can expect a great price in exchange for the constant noise levels. These days, however, there are so many different sources of noise that things just aren’t that simple. A nice, quiet […]
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Aug
Commercial real estate is rather special amongst all the various types of real estate investments. Here are some tips for the novice investor....
5
Aug
The Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast, a survey done twice a year of commercial developers and financiers is predicting a pessimistic outlook for the next 3...
28
Jun
Everyone knows the classic “real estate trade off” that you get for buying a home right near a freeway or an airport. You can expect...
22
Jun
If you’re a Realtor you know that every 3 months there’s a new technological “gadget” that’s supposed to help you do more business in less...
21
Jun
Here’s a new technology service coming down the pike that just might make life a whole lot easier for Commercial Real Estate Brokers and Agents,...
19
Jun
Now here’s some info you don’t find every day. Just who is your average Realtor? How long have they been in the business? How much...
16
Jun
Last year, Rupert Murdoch’s NewsCorp bought the company that owns Realtor.com, and the online listing wars were on. Here’s some more interesting information from the...
15
Jun
In just a few years, driverless cars have gone from a far-off, futuristic vision to a near certainty. Yesterday I posted some information about how...
14
Jun
Driverless cars are predicted to ease traffic and make travel safer. The repercussions of new technology are sometimes not apparent right away. Not many people...
13
Jun
This article is a bit old … it’s from July of last year. It’s also concerning real estate in Utah, which is of course different...
12
Jun
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee from HousingWire takes a look at news coming across HousingWire’s weekend desk, with more coverage to come on bigger issues. This...
11
Jun
One of the images on Zillow Digs that VHT claims is being used illegally. With the way the Internet works these days, I’m actually surprised...
9
Jun
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8
Jun
Home automation is becoming a big industry today. Many new homes are being integrated with phones, tablets, computers and other devices, and older homes are...
6
Jun
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Apr
Real Estate News – “Sky-high apartment rents in Southern California are expected to climb further in coming years, as construction fails to keep up with...
13
Apr
Mortgage Rates – “The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan is now at its lowest level of the year and could potentially head...
31
Mar
Tips For Homeowners – “So just how should you commemorate this auspicious occasion? Look no further than these ideas below” Tips For Homeowners: Paying Off...
14
Mar
Real Estate News – “As cities across Southern California grapple with how to best preserve historic structures and refine outdated development standards, the debate over...
7
Mar
San Gabriel Valley News– VIDEO REPORT – The long-awaited Arcadia To Azusa extension of the Metro Foothill Gold Line opened to the public last Saturday,...
26
Feb
Real Estate News – “We’ve only just gotten the major data reports for January, and … things are looking good. …” Real Estate News: January...
22
Feb
Mortgage Rates – “Mortgage rates held steady this week at 3.65 percent for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. It’s the first time all year that rates...
18
Feb
Home Buyer Tips – From the value of different types of locations to negotiating strategies that can get you what you want, the more knowledge...
12
Feb
Commercial Real Estate – “It is probable that global uncertainty will serve to keep interest rates low and allow for growth of fundamentals in the...
28
Jan
Mortgage Rates – “WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for a fourth straight week amid persisting turmoil in stock markets...
26
Jan
Mortgage Rates – “Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, with the average 30-year, fixed-rate loan going for 3.81 percent, down from...
24
Jan
Home Buyer Tips – “Buying a home is a major commitment. Here are a few important things to consider to make it a worthwhile experience....
20
Jan
California Home Sales – “Existing, single-family home sales totaled 405,530 in December on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 9.6 percent from November and up 10.7...
18
Jan
San Gabriel Valley News – Metro rejected Azusa’s request to delay opening the Azusa Pacific/Citrus College Gold Line station, saying all six stations will open as...
15
Jan
Tips for Homeowners – “People still mistakenly assume they are covered for floods under their standard homeowner policies. That might explain why only 9% of homeowners...
12
Jan
Meet Our New Managing Editor & Market Analyst – “BrionCosta.com welcomes Steve Gaghagen to the website!” Meet Our New Managing Editor & Market Analyst BrionCosta.com Welcomes Steve...
4
Jan
Real Estate News – “Millennials appear to be in no rush to ditch their parents’ homes. Perhaps they should be. …” Millennials Should Consider Leaving The Nest...
30
Dec
No real estate information to report today. Just the sincere wish of all of us here at BrionCosta.com that the coming year will bring you...
28
Dec
Southern California Family New Year’s Eve – “Spend the day with the best possible company – your whole family – at these fabulous places to...
27
Dec
Commercial Real Estate in 2016 – “Sustained job growth throughout the country and improving credit conditions are forecast to help keep commercial real estate activity...
23
Dec
San Gabriel Valley Christmas Light Displays – Here are a few links that will get you up to speed on all the best Christmas light displays...
21
Dec
San Gabriel Valley Holiday Events – “Celebrate the Season at Kidspace! Break out your mittens, boots, and snow hat for a day of winter wonderland fun!...
18
Dec
Southern California Home Sales – “The luxury market was the first to recover from the housing downturn, and now it’s a bellwether of slowing price growth...
16
Dec
Southern California Home Sales in 2016 – “Most economists agree that housing prices and sales will continue to grow in 2016, just at a slower...
14
Dec
Southern California Home Sales in 2016 – “California’s housing market is expected to improve in 2016, but a shortage of available inventory and continuing high costs...
23
Nov
Things To Do In The San Gabriel Valley – “Events, entertainment, activities, and other things to do in the San Gabriel Valley” Things To Do In...
10
Apr
San Gabriel Valley Drought News – “A $2 million purchase of imported water to offset the city’s water demands for the remainder of the 2014-15 fiscal...
3
Mar
San Gabriel Valley Home Values – Home shoppers, sellers and buyers routinely quote Zestimates to realty agents as gauges of market value. But … some areas are...
29
Dec
San Gabriel Valley Home Sales – Zillow’s chief economist predicts home price gains will cool off in 2015. … San Gabriel Valley Home Sales: Market Predictions For 2015...
19
Dec
San Gabriel Valley Recreation – Here’s a handy schedule of Holiday Season oriented activities in the San Gabriel Valley that you and your family can attend …...
25
Nov
Real Estate News – If you look solely at good old-fashioned, non-distressed sales, October was up over September and last year: It’s beginning to look...
18
Nov
Southern California Home Sales – San Gabriel Valley, Westside, are least-affordable slices of SoCal housing market.. Southern California Home Sales: So Cal Not Affordable By Middle...
11
Nov
Veterans Day In The San Gabriel Valley – A Quick List Of What’s Open And What’s Closed On Veterans Day. San Gabriel Valley Veteran’s Day: What’s...
10
Nov
Things To Do In The San Gabriel Valley – What are your favorite recreational spots in the San Gabriel Valley? Share them in the comments below!...
5
Nov
Southern California Home Sales – “More than a third of sellers in Orange County dropped their price in July. Los Angeles and Inland Empire sellers were...
