Commercial real estate is rather special amongst all the various types of real estate investments. Here are some tips for the novice investor.
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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
Realtors: Don’t Get Caught In The Technology Trap
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
Commercial Real Estate – Will Zonability Change The Game?
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,
Secret Life of a Real Estate Agent – Infographic
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
Real Estate Wars – Zillow and Trulia vs Realtor.com and NewsCorp
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
Driverless Cars Will Redesign Our Cities
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
REPlexus Predicts Driverless Cars Will Increase Rural Real Estate Prices
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
Farcical Zillow ‘Zestimates’ called out on CBS This Morning – St. George Utah MLS Real Estate
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
legal fees were $27M of Zillow’s $91M loss in 2015
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
Zillow sued for ‘brazen theft’ of hundreds of images
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
$49 Million Bel Air Estate Shot w/DJI Phantom 3
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Nest intentionally bricks thousands of home automation hubs.
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
How Startups Are Forcing Change In Commercial Real Estate
This is some very interesting info. Click for more
Real Estate News: No Relief In Sight For Southern California Apartment Rents
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
Mortgage Rates – How Low Is Low?
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
Paying Off Your Home Loan Soon? CELEBRATE!
Tips For Homeowners – “So just how should you commemorate this auspicious occasion? Look no further than these ideas below” Tips For Homeowners: Paying Off
Real Estate News: San Gabriel Valley Development & Mansionization
Real Estate News – “As cities across Southern California grapple with how to best preserve historic structures and refine outdated development standards, the debate over
San Gabriel Valley News – Metro Foothill Extension Opens – VIDEO Report
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,
Real Estate News: January Numbers Are In & They’re Good
Real Estate News – “We’ve only just gotten the major data reports for January, and … things are looking good. …” Real Estate News: January
Mortgage Rates: Do Treasury Yields Indicate Still Lower Rates Ahead?
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
Home Buyer Tips: 6 From Realty Times
Home Buyer Tips – From the value of different types of locations to negotiating strategies that can get you what you want, the more knowledge
Commercial Real Estate: 2016 Market Outlook
Commercial Real Estate – “It is probable that global uncertainty will serve to keep interest rates low and allow for growth of fundamentals in the
Mortgage Rates Still In Downtrend
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
Mortgage Rates: Low Rates Are Likely Here For The Near-Term
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
Home Buyer Tips: What You Need To Know In 2016
Home Buyer Tips – “Buying a home is a major commitment. Here are a few important things to consider to make it a worthwhile experience.
California Home Sales: CAR Releases Dec Sales & Price Report
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
San Gabriel Valley News: Metro Rejects Azusa Delay Request
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
Tips For Homeowners: Flood Insurance, El Nino, & You
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