Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a beginner, there are plenty of apps that you can download to help you manage your real estate investments better. While some are less effective than others, a few apps stand out in terms of their services. …

These days people will do just about anything to make a quick buck. One of the most profitable ways to make money is by purchasing property and renting it out to people looking to vacation. You may think that getting a rental property is unattainable, but there are plenty of…

As you look for commercial real estate, you may across the Walk Score® metric. Several studies have shown that a high Walk Score®, or walkability, adds value to a piece of commercial property and should be considered on your shortlist. Walkability is based on several factors, such as proximity to…

Obtaining business intelligence gleaned from “big data” is a significant trend in the commercial real estate industry. Understanding how to collect data and interpret it for insights shapes the process of interactions between property owners and agents — and ultimately, customers. For example, in the recent past, a real estate…

The hippest, safest, and most attractive neighborhoods in American cities won’t be found on the East Coast or West Coast. Those looking for an enriching lifestyle in an elegant urban setting would do best to look toward mid-sized cities in the Midwest or Northeast. Sure, sections of New York City…

Although donating to charity is clearly a good thing to do, fewer and fewer people seem to be giving. Many well-meaning people with good intentions stop short when it’s time to write a charitable check, often due to the myths and misunderstandings that surround charitable contributions. …

There are few absolute deal breakers for rental properties. Each property has value. Sometimes, that is a negative value, however. There are some major red flags regarding rental properties. These do not include such elements as an HVAC that is shot; this simply impacts the price to offer. These problems…

Everything in the world of real estate revolves around one factor: location. It doesn’t matter if a property you’re looking at is the definition of a “state-of-the-art facility” and has every bonus feature a person could ever dream of it it’s in a bad location, it’s not worth much of…

One of the greatest things about America is being able to visit different parts of the country and see the way that regional cultures have had a direct influence on everything including architecture. …