Small-Cap REIT Names With Big Potential

Publicly traded small-cap companies of any kind – real estate investment trust or otherwise – might not seem like your cup of tea at the moment.

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Wellness Design Makes Surprise Appearance In Biden Campaign Speech

The wellness design program Biden described is called CAPABLE, a descriptive acronym for Community Aging in Place – Advancing Better Living for Elders, developed at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

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Justin Bieber buys Beverly Hills mansion for $25.8 million

Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin, recently dropped $25.8 million on a 2.5-acre estate in exclusive Beverly Park.

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Why Did Justin Bieber Buy in Beverly Park? A Huge Discount Didn’t Hurt!

Pop star Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin just bought a posh property in Beverly Park for $25.8 million. Why did they choose this neighborhood?

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6 Tips on How to Determine Your Home’s Value

If you’re planning to sell your home soon it’s important to know how much your home is worth. Before listing your home for sale, check out these 6 tips on how to determine your home’s value.

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As eviction moratoriums end, what will happen in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida and California?

Today, eviction moratoriums are expiring in Atlanta and Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, they will expire in Nevada, California and Florida.

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Ten Beautifully Designed Spaces That Show You Can Homeschool Anywhere

From home classrooms to kitchens and corners, here’s how ten families designed beautiful and efficient homeschooling spaces.

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Reebok Founder Paul Fireman Sells Massachusetts Mansion for $23M

Reebok founder Paul Fireman has finally sold his lavish estate in Brookline, MA,  for $23 million—after four years and multiple price cuts.

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‘Big Bang’ star Kunal Nayyar sells Nichols Canyon compound for $3.895 million

In Nichols Canyon, ‘Big Bang Theory’ actor Kunal Nayyar just sold his half-acre compound with a villa and two guesthouses for $3.895 million.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workspaces

Artificial intelligence will change everything – even big office real estate

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Danny McBride asks $1.85 million for Hollywood penthouse

Actor Danny McBride is asking $1.85 million for his scenic one-bedroom penthouse in the Broadway Hollywood building.

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What You Get for $1 Million in California

A hillside house in Oakland, a midcentury-modern home built by Joseph Eichler in Los Angeles and a one-bedroom cottage in Laguna Beach.

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‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Lists His Malibu Beach House for $15M

Want to be a friend to Matthew Perry? Purchase his “kick-ass Malibu home,” as he called it on social media. It’s available for $14.95 million.

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$1 Million Homes in California

A hillside house in Oakland, a midcentury-modern home built by Joseph Eichler in Los Angeles and a one-bedroom cottage in Laguna Beach.

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10 Affordable Lake Towns To Buy A Waterfront Property

Many of these towns offer summer and winter activities, which can make them year-round destinations.

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The $1-billion bet that people will return to downtown L.A. after COVID

In a downtown missing its office workers, tourists and museum visitors, work on the Frank Gehry-designed $1-billion Grand complex reaches the halfway point.

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Meet The Canadian Scion Who Just Scored $300 Million From Blackstone

An under-the-radar Canadian firm has a huge presence on the U.S. rental market.

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Take the Plunge Without Splashing Out: Top Affordable Lake Towns in the U.S., 2020 Edition

For many people across the United States, a summer getaway means heading to the lake. In the coronavirus era, those fresh-air escapes are more important than ever—and might even be used year-round.

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What’s It Like to Live With a Beauty Queen? Ask Miss Universe, She Rooms With Miss USA

The two pageant winners traditionally share a New York apartment, but that has taken on new meaning in the pandemic, since neither can travel for her usual appearances.

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Back To School At Home: How To Create Space For Learning

Remote learning presents a new challenge for many parents: finding room and creating an environment conducive to in-house learning, often while they are working from home themselves.

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How Artists Are Pivoting And The Business Of Art Is Changing During The Pandemic

From private showings to art fairs reopening and new inspiration for artists, the art world is beginning to thrive again after the shutdown.

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Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

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New Yorkers Are Fleeing to the Suburbs: ‘The Demand Is Insane’

The pandemic is spurring home sales as prosperous city residents seek more space. One listing had 97 showings and received 24 offers.

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Pandemic-Proof Performance: Own REIT Preferreds

Remember that preferred shareholders are senior to the entire equity stack and sit senior to all common distributions. Given the dislocation in the sector today, we consider preferreds an excellent source of revenue and sustainability during the pandemic.

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Deciding Who Gets to Live in the Family Home During a Divorce

A long-term plan for separate lives is the wisest choice for all parties.

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How the CARES Act failed to protect tenants from eviction

The CARES Act included a ban on evictions from some properties, but the law failed to protect many tenants during the pandemic because landlords didn’t follow it.

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Hot Property: Expectant parents John Legend and Chrissy Teigen eye a big move in L.A.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who are expecting their third child, have put their Beverly Hills Post Office area home on the market for $24 million.

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Golfer Jim Furyk Takes Another Swing at Selling $4.7 Maui Mansion

Pro golfer Jim Furyk is taking another swing at selling his lovely home in Lahaina, HI. The price on the Maui mansion has come way down over the years.

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Two home offices? Real estate agents dish on the latest must-have amenities

Homebuyers are looking for more space – including bigger yards, larger family rooms, a swimming pool and for some, two offices.

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Brentwood sees highest home sale price of the year with $25.8-million deal

A brand-new Mediterranean mansion just traded hands for $25.8 million, the highest sale in Brentwood this year.

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How The Pandemic Could Impact Private Investments

Over six months into the Covid-19 pandemic, with social distancing regulations lifting and the economy starting to slowly move again, private market investors are waiting for great deals to hit the market.

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This analyst breaks down what stocks to buy amid millennial migration to suburbs

CNBC’s Kelly Evans discusses where people are moving amid the pandemic with John Lovallo from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

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How to Save for a Downpayment in 7 Steps: Your Homebuying Journey Starts Now

So, you’ve been thinking about jumping into the housing market and buying your first home. You’ve already played around with an online mortgage payment calculator to get a range of how much mortgage you can afford and now you’re just wondering how you can save up for a downpayment as quickly as you can. Knowing …

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A Virtual Lead Generation Strategy to Supercharge Your Sales

Though it may be one of the most important parts of your job as an agent, lead generation does not have to be boring. California-based agent and Mega Camp 2020 panelist Will Higgins knows this firsthand. A solo agent, Higgins has crafted a virtual lead generation strategy that centers on blending being physically present and […]

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DNA Realty: Dom Bagnulo

As a first-time home buyer, Dom Bagnulo felt that the service was lacking, and firmly believed it would have been better had he had a buyer’s agent. “I took that experience and decided I wanted to make sure it didn’t happen to other people,” the Raleigh, North Carolina-based agent says. So, after his career in […]

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Walker & Dunlop CEO on the pandemic’s impact on the real estate industry

Willy Walker, Walker & Dunlop CEO, joins “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the real estate sector as well as the pattern of urban flight and the Americans at risk of eviction during the crisis.

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Turning Your Home Into a Home School

Classes are being held in repurposed living rooms, cleaned-out barns and even tree houses.

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Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Selling Stylish Midcentury Modern Home

Looks like supermodel Cindy Crawford and her businessman husband, Rande Gerber, are cashing in on yet another real estate investment.

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Improvement in coronavirus mortgage bailout stalls, as more borrowers struggle to make payments

After improving markedly in July, the number of borrowers struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments has essentially flatlined and now threatens to move higher.

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Demand for in-person notary services causes delays

Record demand for mortgages combined with the reduced availability of qualified notaries is causing delays in real estate transactions, Forbes reported this week. The homebuying process in the U.S. has increasingly shifted to the digital realm since the COVID-19 outbreak began, and both temporary and permanent legislation has been introduced to allow for more remote […]

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Delinquent Payment History? It Won’t Matter As Much For FICO’s New Resiliency Score

Payment history isn’t as big a deal with FICO’s new supplementary score. But it could help hundreds of thousands more people qualify for a mortgage.

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What Happens When No One Invites You to Their Pandemic Pod?

The creation of coronavirus bubbles and pandemic learning pods can ease loneliness for some, but make others feel rejected.

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Strength In Numbers: Remaining A Resilient Real Estate Industry

This industry is a strong one. It always has been and always will be, no matter what sort of recession or downturn we face. 

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Nearly four million homeowners in Covid-19 mortgage bailout

CNBC’s Diana Olick reports the latest numbers on the Covid-19 mortgage bailout program.

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Sacramento Was the Most Popular Migration Destination in July, With More Than Half of Home Searches From Buyers Outside the Area

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the trend of moving from expensive coastal areas like San Francisco and New York to affordable inland places like Sacramento, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

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Terrific Time Capsule in Washington Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

A well-preserved time capsule in Washington tallied a ton of clicks and coasted to the top spot as this week’s most popular home on realtor.com.

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Parents Join Forces to Rethink ‘Back to School’

Instead of classrooms, some children are heading to learning pods that will be held in repurposed living rooms, cleaned-out barns and even tree houses.

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The U.S. real estate market is ‘very healthy’ right now: Boral CEO

The CEO and managing director of Australian building and manufacturing firm Boral, Zlatko Todorcevski, discusses the property market in the United States.

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New Billionaire: Todd McKinnon’s Cloud Security Company Is Booming As More Americans Work From Home

Through big bets, Todd McKinnon grew his cloud security company, Okta, into a $27 billion business.

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Film producer Robert Simonds aims for $8.5 million in Mulholland Estates

Film producer Robert Simonds is asking $8.495 million for his scenic 90210 home after a decade of ownership.

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What to Know About Leaving the City for the Suburbs

This year hasn’t been what any of us expected. It started in March when the first recognized cases of COVID-19 started in the United States and there’s been a lot of turmoil since then.  Cities, primarily New York City, were very hard-hit by the pandemic. There were lockdowns, which are still going on in some […]

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Jose Canseco’s former home base in Encino lists for sale

Baseball veteran Jose Canseco’s former Encino home, complete with a pool, spa and sauna, just hit the market for $2.59 million.

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Chic Century-Old Adobe Compound in Arizona Desert Is Listed for $4.7M

After an award-winning restoration and remodel, the adorable complex of adobe buildings known as La Casita de Maria is on the market for $4,695,000.

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Mortgage Rates Fall Once Again—but Rising Home Prices Mean That Buyers Shouldn’t Expect Savings

Even with interest rates at record lows, someone buying the typical home today will have a larger monthly mortgage payment than if they had bought a year ago.

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Pending Home Sales Rise in July, but Inventory Challenges Could Limit the Housing Sector

July was the third consecutive month in which the level of Americans signing contracts to purchase homes has risen. Home sellers reportedly are going under contract in record time.

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Insatiable demand drives July pending home sales up 15% annually

U.S pending home sales rose 5.9% in July, the third consecutive month of gains, with low mortgage rates and high demand continuing to fuel the market.

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Inspired By An Art Deco Watch, This Striking Curved English Mansion Is On Sale For $21 Million

Hamstone House at St George’s Hill in Surrey was Wallis Simpson’s favourite home and was used by Winston Churchill to plan the D-D landings during World War II

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July pending home sales rose 5.9% versus 3.5% expected

Pending home sales rose across all U.S. regions in July and the FHFA extends a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions. CNBC’s Diana Olick reports.

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The Billionaire Behind Hudson Yards Thinks New York Is Too Expensive

Stephen Ross, a friend of President Trump, talks about politics, philanthropy and his pet peeve: wastefulness.

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Mortgage Rates Decrease Again, Veering Back Into Territory Of Lowest Rates On Record

It isn’t just that interest rates keep getting lower, but Covid has also changed buyers’ preferences for the type of home they want to buy. In a surprising twist, this might lead to an increase in the number of homes on the market.

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9 Tips for Maintaining a Newly Built Home

Congratulations on moving into your newly built home and I hope you enjoy many happy years living there. Everything is sparkling clean from the floors, to the walls, to the ceilings, and the brand new appliances. However, enjoying life there brings wear and tear and that requires maintenance to keep everything in good shape and […]

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PGA Star Matt Kuchar Selling Georgia Beach House for $3.5M

PGA star Matt Kuchar is letting go of his St. Simons Island, GA, oceanfront home for $3.5 million. The Florida-born golfer picked up the place in 2010.

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A Quarter of San Francisco Home Sellers Are Dropping Their Prices, the Highest Rate on Record

San Francisco has seen a greater increase in price drops than any other U.S. metro, with the share of sellers slashing prices more than doubling from a year ago as the pandemic drives homebuyers out of the Bay Area.

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Coastal homes for $900,000 in Orange County

Take a look at what roughly $900,000 buys in the coastal communities of San Clemente, Dana Point and Huntington Beach.

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Real estate Titan Jeff Blau calls for reopening New York offices

Related CEO Jeff Blau joins “Squawk Box” to discuss why he’s calling for offices to reopen in New York in his latest Wall Street Journal op-ed.

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Late Housing Payments and Coronavirus

Landlords are negotiating payment plans, but rent and mortgage debt is rising.

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Hurricane Laura Threatens 1.1 Million Homes With Storm Surge Damage

An analysis of storm surge damage shines a light on the importance of adequate insurance coverage.

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There’s real value in Southeast Asia’s real estate sector, says portfolio manager

Sarah Lien of Eastspring Investments is optimistic on market recovery in Asia. She tells us some of her preferred sectors and why she prefers investing in equities despite the current economic backdrop.

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The Typical Home Pending Sale Is 3.7% Bigger Than Last Year, Sales of Large Homes Up 21% as People Seek More Space Amid Pandemic

We delved into July housing market data to analyze whether homebuyer interest in additional space has translated to a hotter housing market for bigger homes. The answer? Yes—but only slightly.

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$30M Lakefront Estate Takes Over as Idaho’s Most Expensive Home

Just a month after we crowned a $27 million mansion as Idaho’s most expensive home, a pricier lakefront mansion has splashed down on the market.

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OneRepublic’s Brent Kutzle sells Topanga perch for $1.865 million

OneRepublic’s Brent Kutzle has sold his Topanga perch for $1.865 million, or $235,000 less than what he paid for it last year.

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Netflix Debuts ‘Million Dollar Beach House,’ The Latest In Reality Real Estate Television

From Beverly Hills to the Hamptons, glimpses into multimillion-dollar homes and the people who sell them have become hot TV properties.

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What Fixes are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?

A savvy homebuyer will schedule a home inspection for any home they’re serious about buying. After all, who wants to find out after moving into their dream home that the furnace is on the fritz or that termites have taken up residence in the attic? In case you’re thinking of waiving the home inspection contingency, …

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Realtor.com now discloses flood risks – Here’s why its competitors won’t

Realtor.com will display flood score data across its 110 million listings this week. But don’t expect Zillow or Redfin to follow suit.

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Marc King: How to Lead Your Team Effectively During a Down Year

Like you, when I think back to January 1, this wasn’t the year I imagined. Between the uncertainty of a global health crisis, the fluctuating economy, and pursuits for social justice, one theme reigns supreme: shift. This year has brought pain and uncertainty even to the most seasoned of leaders, but even in the darkest […]

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Toll Brothers CEO says he’s seeing strong housing market across the board

Toll Brothers is capitalizing on the red hot housing market with net contracts up 26 percent for a record third quarter amid the pandemic. Doug Yearley, chairman & CEO of Toll Brothers, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss the surge of home sales.

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Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook Nears 2nd Real Estate Win in Oklahoma

Russell Westbrook is closing in on a deal to sell his Edmond, OK, mansion. Currently listed for $1.3 million, the luxury home is now in pending sale status.

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Former Reebok chief Paul Fireman sells Massachusetts mansion for $23 million

Former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman just sold his Massachusetts estate for $23 million, down $67 million from his original asking price.

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I’m Thinking About Buying a Smoker’s House. What Do I Need to Know?

Are you buying a smoker’s house? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; in this case, the “fire” is the cost to mitigate health hazards caused by cigarette smoke.

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Before Making Loans, Some Mortgage Lenders Ask, Do You Really Plan to Pay This?

New forms are showing up in some borrowers’ paperwork when they close on their home loan. Lenders are asking them to confirm that they don’t plan to skip their payments, at least not right away.

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New York And Four Other States’ Economies Are Faring Worst During The Pandemic

Economic health was based on July mortgage delinquency rates and July unemployment rates.

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NFL great Tony Gonzalez is selling his Beverly Hills mansion for $30 million

In Beverly Hills, a newly built mansion owned by NFL star Tony Gonzalez is on the market for $29.988 million.

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Help! I Need to Know ‘What Is a Crawl Space’ Before Buying a House

You may have seen houses with basements while searching for your dream home, but has your agent answered the question: “what is a crawl space?”

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Sam Zell: CEOs can help cities recover by returning to offices, not ‘hiding out in the Hamptons’

Billionaire investor Sam Zell told CNBC that corporate leaders have a role to play in helping U.S. cities stave off a serious economic decline.

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Cher’s former Miami Beach mansion seeks $22 million

In Miami Beach, a waterfront mansion owned by singer-songwriter Cher in the ’90s is on the market for $22 million.

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Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton’s Former Ranch Now Available for $30M

Wayne Newton’s former Las Vegas property is back on the market with a big markup. For a buyer looking to go all-in, the spread is available for $29.9 million.

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How to Navigate Back-to-School (at Home): A Guide for Parents

Whether you’re juggling a move, converting your spare room into a classroom, or podding up with neighborhood families, school is still in session. 

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For Sale: A $24.3 Million Private English Country Estate Set In Almost 1,000 Acres

The vast Dorset property was once owned by Thomas ‘Diamond’ Pitt who acquired the famous Regent diamond and made a fortune from its sale

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Historic Charm in the Hills of Poland

This 4,500-square-foot, 19th-century house in the hills of southeast Poland is on the market for $523,000.

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Millennials and first-time buyers eye condos

Condominiums are selling for an average 16% lower than single-family homes, and that could make them more attractive for millennials and first-time home buyers, according to a new report by CoreLogic. The report says millennials could be pushed “toward buying condos because they tend to be more affordable than single-family homes and because condos typically […]

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Palantir’s Bay Area move makes Denver the city to watch amid Silicon Valley’s exodus

Palantir’s decision to relocate from Palo Alto to Denver is one of the first signals that a long-anticipated exodus from Silicon Valley is on the horizon

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Iron Mountain: A Trusted Name For Storage, Digitization, Data And Dividends

Iron Mountain is known for box storage, but this REIT has a much more to offer, including an attractive 8.1 percent dividend yield.

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What to Plant in a Hot, Dry Year? Succulents, of Course

Nothing else looks so good, for so long, with so little attention. So long as you go easy on them.

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As Hurricane and Wildfires Threaten Homes, Coronavirus Complicates a Recovery

California’s wildfires and the hurricane aimed at the Gulf Coast couldn’t come at a worse time as the nation grapples with a recession and deadly pandemic.

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Living In … Holmdel, N.J.

With plenty of open space, the Monmouth County township is attracting city buyers — and inventory is at ‘a record low.’

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Record-Breaking Housing Market Continues: Prices Climb 11%, Pending Sales Up 15%

Home prices continued to rise during a time of year that they usually decline, and pending home sales are way up from 2019.

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Manhattan Real Estate Market Stronger Now Than During The Great Recession, But Future Is Uncertain

A report commissioned by Forbes found that there were more sellers than buyers during the Great Recession compared to now, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Redfin CEO on the surge in home sales

New home sales jumped 14 percent last month. More people are considering buying homes amid the pandemic as employees work from home and interest rates fall. Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss home buying trends.

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Sales of new homes in July surpass a 13-year high

Sales of new homes rose to an annualized rate of 901,000 in July, according to the latest report from the Census Bureau.

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North Carolina’s Most Expensive Home Offers Up a Touch of Hawaiian Flavor

Modern, with a dash of Hawaiian inspiration, the design of this $16.5 million waterfront mansion is unlike any other in the state of North Carolina.

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Lindsey Buckingham springs for a Spanish retreat in La Quinta

Lindsey Buckingham, of Fleetwood Mac fame, has bought a home in La Quinta for $3.725 million.

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How to Achieve Farmhouse Curb Appeal Sweeter Than Southern Tea

Farmhouse curb appeal is all about creamy whites and rustic details. Achieve the look with these enchanting exterior design tips.

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There are home inventory concerns: Coldwell Banker Real Estate CEO

CNBC’s Kelly Evans discusses whether the housing sector is too hot as home inventories remain low with Ryan Gorman, CEO and president of Coldwell Banker Real Estate

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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Lists Artfully Decorated Home at a Discount

Stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has placed his artful Los Angeles home back on the market, with a price reduction and a slightly modified look.

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How Would A Second Trump Term Impact Major Housing Issues?

President Trump hasn’t said how he’d handle housing issues going forward, but during his first term the administration has made several moves to both protect companies associated with home construction and roll back Obama-era policies.

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Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.

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Cindy Crawford seeks $16 million for Beverly Hills Midcentury

Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, businessman Randy Gerber, are asking $15.995 million for their Beverly Hills Midcentury.

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Your Beginner’s Guide to Building a Brand Identity That Sets Your Business Apart

American publishing executive Steve Forbes said it best: “Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” Especially now, as consumers are spending more time exploring their options online. In a digital landscape, your brand cascades across all of your channels – email, social media, websites. And, it also goes […]

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The End Of New York Rent Regulation? We’ll See.

Today’s pandemic creates an opportunity for New York to end rent regulation. Is there any chance of that?

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Sales of newly built homes surge 36% in July

Sales of newly built homes soared 36% annually across the nation in July, as pent-up demand from the shut-down spring market, combined with urban flight and a new desire for more work-at-home space fueled already strong demand.

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Home prices show signs of recovery, rising 4.3% in June, according to Case-Shiller index

Home prices rose 4.3% annually in June, unchanged from the gain seen in May, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.

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Sponsor Rights In A Delaware Limited Liability Company – How Far Do They Go?

The sponsor of a real estate investment made through a Delaware LLC has ample control over most decisions. But there are limits.

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Sales of New-Construction Homes Rebound to Pre-Coronavirus Levels, Rising 10% in July

A surge in homebuilding before the pandemic is now driving growth in new-home sales. A shift to the suburbs and record-low mortgage rates are also contributing factors.

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Want To Bring In New Clients? 13 Active Ways To Adjust Your Real Estate Marketing

Simplifying your marketing to properly reflect the qualities that make your brand unique is a great way to appeal to clients.

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Apple plans to open a ‘floating’ store in Singapore

Apple says it is planning to open “soon” a new Apple Store in Singapore that appears to float on the water.

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London’s ‘Tech City’ may never be the same again after the coronavirus

The lack of tech workers in and around East London’s Shoreditch neighborhood isn’t going unnoticed.

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Ed Yardeni says economies are recovering ‘pretty well’ from ‘lockdown recession’

The president of Yardeni Research pointed to indicators like retail sales as well as new and existing home sales which have been “very strong.”

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Take A Peek Inside This Bahamas Estate That Could Be Yours For $29.5 Million

Manchester Villa is situated on the finest piece of canal front property in the gated community of Lyford Cay.

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Denver real estate agent fired for removing Black Lives Matter signs from front yards

A Denver-based agent has been fired after removing Black Lives Matter signs from front yards, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.

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Trump Organization Sued By New York Attorney General As She Investigates Its Financial Dealings

Eric Trump, the president’s son, is also named in the lawsuit.

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Tiffany & Co. Unveils First Drawings Of Flagship Store Redesign

The top three floors will be surrounded by a glass curtain with a terrace on the eighth floor. The drawings are in stark contrast with the historic limestone façade of the building. Its objective is to join the history of the 182-year old company with a look into its future

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Small landlords dip into savings as their tenants struggle to pay rent

More renters are unable to make their monthly payments, and that is having an outsized impact on the nation’s “mom and pop” landlords.

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Off-campus housing is seeing an increase in demand, says Harrison Street CEO

Christopher Merrill of Harrison Street joins “Squawk on the Street” to discuss student housing in the age of coronavirus as classes begin.

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Home price growth puts sellers in the driving seat

With listing prices seeing their fastest growth since January 2018, home sellers are firmly in the driving seat when it comes to sales negotiations, experts say. Realtor.com reported in its latest Weekly Recovery Report covering the week ending August 15 that median listing prices in the U.S. are up 10.1% compared to the same time […]

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Proptech And Fintech Providers Fight To Become Real Estate Market Leaders In Switzerland

New technologies and their frequent use during the first half of 2020 have shown the real estate sector more ways to conduct business.

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