A Checklist for Buying a Multifamily Investment Property
After nearly 10-years of economic growth since the last recession, the U.S. economy seems to be firing on all cylinders. Economic growth is up, the […]
Multifamily Investments
Common Formulas and Ratios Used in Real Estate Investing
Real estate investors use a great number of formulas and ratios to determine the feasibility of investing in a particular property or project. Below is […]
New Startup Helps with Down Payments in Exchange for Airbnb Income
A Seattle-based startup called Loftium is proposing to help homebuyers with up to $50,000 in downpayment on a home, according to an article in City Lab. In […]
Facebook Joins the Real Estate Fray
Social media giant Facebook has launched a new advertising feature dubbed Dynamic Ads for Real Estate, according to an article on investment website Investopedia. The […]
The Best and Worst Cities in America for Renters
Forbes magazine published its list of the best and worst major metropolitan areas for renters in the U.S. Indianapolis has the lowest average apartment rent at $806, or 17% […]
Crowdfunding Meets Real Estate Investing
In recent years crowdfunding has emerged as an alternative way to finance everything from business startups, investment ideas, philanthropy, personal donations and even real estate investments. The […]
California Makes it Easier for Homeowners to Add a Second Unit
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 2299, which allows homeowners to add “accessory dwelling units” (ADU’s) to their existing homes. The bill, which […]
The Growing Burden of Renting: 2.7 Million Tenants Faced Eviction Last Year
The hot real estate market isn’t just posing a challenge to buyers, but also to renters. According to new research by real estate firm Redfin, an estimated […]
Blackstone Group to Issue IPO for its Rental Properties Business
Blackstone Group will sell a part of its residential rental properties business through an IPO, reported the Wall Street Journal. Blackstone Group went on a […]
Housing Starts Jump to a 9-Year High in October, Growing 25.5%
The U.S. Commerce Department said monthly housing starts jumped 25.5% to 1.323 million units in October, a 9-year high. Most economists had forecasted a much […]