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A Beginners Guide To Commercial Real Estate

Steve Gaghagen — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:12:04 +0000

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

Steve Gaghagen — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:43:38 +0000

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.

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How Loud Is Your Neighborhood? Know Your Soundscore!

Steve Gaghagen — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:14:27 +0000

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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Realtors: Don’t Get Caught In The Technology Trap

Steve Gaghagen — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:01:15 +0000

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 time, and as a sidelight it will also really, really impress your clients with how “tech savvy” you are. Well, guess what Most of that is utter crap at this […]

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Commercial Real Estate – Will Zonability Change The Game?

Steve Gaghagen — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:01:08 +0000

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, as well as Commercial Developers. It’s called “Zonability” and it puts all sorts of information just a click of the mouse away that before might have been hidden until a […]

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Secret Life of a Real Estate Agent – Infographic

Steve Gaghagen — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:00:55 +0000

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 money do they make? How much do they spend on their business yearly? If you’ve ever wondered any of these things … here are some of the answers. source: Click […]

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Real Estate Wars – Zillow and Trulia vs Realtor.com and NewsCorp

Steve Gaghagen — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:00:38 +0000

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 front. Zillow Group’s (Z) two portals — Zillow.com and Trulia.com — get more traffic than realtor.com, but Zillow Group sites have fewer listings in most markets, and the two are […]

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Driverless Cars Will Redesign Our Cities

Steve Gaghagen — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:00:28 +0000

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 the advent of driverless cars might effect the price of rural real estate. While I was researching that I came across this really interesting article from Curbed. It’s about how […]

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REPlexus Predicts Driverless Cars Will Increase Rural Real Estate Prices

Steve Gaghagen — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:00:28 +0000

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 predicted that family members would be texting each other to “please pass the salt” as they sit around the dining table. Now comes the autonomous vehicle … the driverless car […]

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Farcical Zillow ‘Zestimates’ called out on CBS This Morning – St. George Utah MLS Real Estate

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:00:21 +0000

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 in many ways than here in California. However, it highlights a problem that bears thinking about as we move into the “Summer Selling Season” when so many folks put their […]

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legal fees were $27M of Zillow’s $91M loss in 2015

Steve Gaghagen — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:03:37 +0000

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 is from February, but there’s interesting stuff here.Read The Full Story Here: Click for more

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Zillow sued for ‘brazen theft’ of hundreds of images

Steve Gaghagen — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 15:00:16 +0000

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 we’re not seeing more of this. Perhaps this is the tip of an iceberg and we’ll be seeing more. Just have to wait and see. LEARN MORE: Click for more

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$49 Million Bel Air Estate Shot w/DJI Phantom 3

Steve Gaghagen — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:30:18 +0000

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Nest intentionally bricks thousands of home automation hubs.

Steve Gaghagen — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 17:30:13 +0000

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 being updated to do the same. So, how you would feel if you spent good money on a system of software and hardware to automate your home, installed it, learned […]

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How Startups Are Forcing Change In Commercial Real Estate

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:47:05 +0000

This is some very interesting info. Click for more

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Real Estate News: No Relief In Sight For Southern California Apartment Rents

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:30:00 +0000

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 population and job growth.” Real Estate News: No Relief In Sight For Southern California Apartment Rents San Gabriel Valley Apartments Are No Exception The USC Casden Multifamily Report is out, […]

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Mortgage Rates – How Low Is Low?

Steve Gaghagen — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:35:00 +0000

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 lower into new record territory.” Home Loan Rates: How Low Is Low? A Video Report When the Fed raised interest rates at the end of last year, most everyone in the […]

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Paying Off Your Home Loan Soon? CELEBRATE!

Steve Gaghagen — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:05:00 +0000

Tips For Homeowners – “So just how should you commemorate this auspicious occasion? Look no further than these ideas below” Tips For Homeowners: Paying Off Your Home Loan Soon? CELEBRATE! 7 Constructive And Fun Ways To Celebrate Paying Off Your Mortgage! Although it might seem like forever, the time for paying off your home loan […]

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Real Estate News: San Gabriel Valley Development & Mansionization

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:13:00 +0000

Real Estate News – “As cities across Southern California grapple with how to best preserve historic structures and refine outdated development standards, the debate over “mansionization” continues to take center stage.” San Gabriel Valley Development & Mansionization What’s Happening In Your Neighborhood? The debate over the latest trend in real estate development, namely “mansionization”, continues […]

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San Gabriel Valley News – Metro Foothill Extension Opens – VIDEO Report

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:02:00 +0000

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, March 5th. San Gabriel Valley News: Metro Foothill Extension Opens – VIDEO Report You Can Now Ride The Metro From Azusa To Downtown L.A. Will Commuters Hop Aboard? Well, the […]

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Real Estate News: January Numbers Are In & They’re Good

Steve Gaghagen — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 23:20:00 +0000

Real Estate News – “We’ve only just gotten the major data reports for January, and … things are looking good. …” Real Estate News: January Numbers Are In & They’re Good The Numbers For Home Sales Trends In January Of 2016 Paint A Picture Of A Solid Market That’s Steadily Improving Most analysts have been […]

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Mortgage Rates: Do Treasury Yields Indicate Still Lower Rates Ahead?

Steve Gaghagen — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:30:00 +0000

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 didn’t fall …” Do Treasury Yields Indicate Still Lower Rates Ahead? Home Loan Rates Usually Follow Treasury Bond Yields Will This Hold True Again? We’ve been predicting in these pages […]

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Home Buyer Tips: 6 From Realty Times

Steve Gaghagen — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:03:00 +0000

Home Buyer Tips – From the value of different types of locations to negotiating strategies that can get you what you want, the more knowledge you have before taking the plunge, the better off you’ll be. Home Buyer Tips: 6 From Realty Times Advice For Home Buyers From One Of The Industry’s Top Sources Here […]

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Commercial Real Estate: 2016 Market Outlook

Steve Gaghagen — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:55:00 +0000

Commercial Real Estate – “It is probable that global uncertainty will serve to keep interest rates low and allow for growth of fundamentals in the commercial real estate markets and in the broader domestic economy.” … Commercial Real Estate: 2016 Market Outlook Outlook Remains Positive As Capital Refocuses On Different Areas When trying to predict […]

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Mortgage Rates Still In Downtrend

Steve Gaghagen — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:56:00 +0000

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 and global economic worries..” … Mortgage Rates Still In Down Trend Freddie Mac Reports Rates Drop Once Again Just the day before yesterday I put up a post concerning home […]

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