Are There Any Zombie Homes In Your Neighborhood Or Your Portfolio?
Thursday, July 14
Zombie homes aren’t inhabited by zombies, although that might fascinate the many fans of zombie books, movies and online games. No, zombie homes are empty houses in the process of a foreclosure. Michael Gerrity posted the following about vacancies and zombies on WorldPropertyJournal.com:“Based on...
Best Home Sale To A Neighbor EVER!
Wednesday, June 08
Hugh Hefner, now 90 years old, gets to stay in his home, formerly the infamous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. But his business entity, Playboy Enterprises, will enjoy the profits from its sale, as reported by Kusisto and Taylor in the Wall Street Journal, and will “… set a record for the highest...
The Scary Truth About Leasing Real Estate In San Francisco
Wednesday, June 08
I don’t own real estate in San Francisco, so I may be a little late to the party compared to people who live there and people who work in the real estate industry there. But until lately, I didn’t know commercial office lease rates in the San Francisco area have tracked the NASDAQ, and residentia...
Do You Constantly Check Your Home Security System Online?
Friday, May 27
I know plenty of people who frequently check their home security camera live feeds on their phone, now that wireless installation is reasonably-priced and tracking is so easy online. But I don’t know many people who would know what to do if they ever saw a burglar in action on their phone. Do y...
Hands-Off Real Estate Investing ...Really!
Thursday, April 28
Thanks to a couple hundred different crowdfunding platforms, we can all invest money in real property without having to hold title, pay taxes or worry about maintenance. As one post on Techcrunch.com puts it, “Technology has enabled radical changes in how and where people invest in real estate. ...
Forget Curb Appeal... Now You Need A Good-Looking Roof!
Sunday, April 24
If you’re in the market for a multi-million dollar home, prepare to strap yourself into a helicopter, not a limo.That’s right, and if you’re the seller, you can stop worrying so much about curb appeal, since your buyers may be forming their first impression of your home from the air. But you’d be...