Real Estate

Canada and Mexico residents accounted for the largest segment of international investors in U.S. residential real estate over the last year, while overall foreign investment in properties dropped to its lowest volume in roughly a decade, according to a recent study from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  The 2021 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real

People protest for a moratorium on evictions on Aug. 4, 2021 in New York. Stephanie Keith | Getty Images Millions of Americans who remain behind on their rent could now be at risk of being pushed out of their homes after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s most recent eviction ban. The Centers for

With the melting of snow off the Rocky Mountains and the returning warmth, summer in Montana brings rise to the waters of rivers like the Swan River and Flathead River, both of which flow to the shores of Flathead Lake, where the small town of Bigfork sits. The summer air also brings rise to something

Investor Peter Boockvar is sounding the alarm on a housing price bubble brought on by the Federal Reserve’s Covid pandemic policies. He warns first-time homebuyers are most vulnerable to dramatic losses. “I feel bad for the people who bought homes over the past year because they’re the ones that paid the very elevated prices,” the chief

CEO and Co-Founder of Green Generation, which engineers and implements comprehensive integrated energy efficiency solutions. After a year’s postponement, anticipation over the outcomes of the 26th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November is palpable among businesses and investors across all industries — and for good reason. Just as evidence continues to mount of the

The setting sun reflects off One World Trade Center and the skyline of lower Manhattan in New York City as the moon rises on March 7, 2020 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn | Getty Images New York City now holds the top slot as the most expensive apartment rental market in

Eugene is the Founder of The Litvak Team @ Compass — one of the top producing and largest teams at Compass. Financial planning is crucial to every real estate entrepreneur’s success. It sets your finances on firm footing, which empowers you to make bold moves to grow your business and investments. While everyone’s circumstances are different,

Founder and CEO of American Landmark Apartments, one of the fastest-growing multifamily owner-operators in the United States. Not long ago, apartments provided a sanctuary for renters longing to relax and unwind after work. Comfort, quiet and an appealing mix of social recreational amenities were top of mind for tenants in modern rental communities.  But the Covid-19

People wait to visit a house for sale in Floral Park, Nassau County, New York. Wang Ying | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images After rising for three weeks, mortgage rates came back down a bit last week, but it didn’t seem to have much effect on mortgage demand. Total application volume rose 1.6% last

Brooke Ten Eyck, Senior Project Manager at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, points to some of the apparent ironies built into the multi-phased renovation of The Mother Church, an icon in the City of Boston. “When the project is completed next spring, the building will look no different,” she says. “And, Covid actually allowed us to accelerate the

A home, available for sale, is shown on August 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Sales of existing homes in July rose 2% from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 5.99 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. These sales figures are based on closings, so it

A Malibu spec home aiming for a Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) hits the market for $32 million. Located in Ventura, Calif., developer Crown Pointe Estate’s “Zero 1” residence is seeking an elusive green certification and a serious eco-warrior buyer. The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home sits in 14,429 square feet. It is the first of the MariSol

In this article UWMC Tony Andrews | Twenty20 Starting later this year, U.S. homebuyers will have the option to pay for their mortgage in bitcoin. United Wholesale Mortgage, which made its public debut in January via a special purpose acquisition (SPAC) merger, announced plans this week to accept cryptocurrency for home loans, in what is

In the world of luxury real estate, closing a deal can be as nuanced as it is cut-throat. Here’s how two top real estate agents recently set a record in one of Los Angeles’ hottest markets. The Sherman Oaks residence received multiple offers thanks in part to the savvy marketing techniques … [+] leverages by

Miracle Messages founder and CEO Kevin F. Adler, right, with community ambassadors Beverly Stevenson and Brian Whitten in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images More than six years ago, Kevin F. Adler walked the streets of his San Francisco neighborhood with an unusual purpose: He wanted

San Diego’s demographics continue to skew younger, as more and more life sciences, technology and telecommunication companies are choosing to locate in San Diego and expand operations. Qualcomm, the multinational telecom and semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in San Diego, employs a force of young well-paid engineers and computer science grads with advanced degrees. The University of

In this article 3333-HK A banner promoting the Emerald Bay residential project outside the China Evergrande Centre in the Wan Chai area of Hong Kong, China, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Lam Yik | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese authorities called for indebted property giant Evergrande to resolve its debt risks during a

Vered Schwarz is the President and COO of Guesty, an end-to-end property management software for short-term rentals. In just a year and a half, the entire travel landscape has forever changed and is adapting to new consumer demands, travel habits and shifting behaviors toward work-life balance and flexible, hybrid working arrangements. In nearly every region across

Investments in farmland are growing across the country as people, including the ultra-wealthy like Bill Gates, look for new ways to grow their money. In 2020, Gates made headlines for becoming the largest private farmland owner in the U.S. He had accumulated more than 269,000 acres of farmland across 18 states in less than a

During the week ending August 16th, Manhattan saw 282 listings added to its real estate roster, while 302 contracts were signed, almost 100 more than the historical average (see chart courtesy of UrbanDigs below). This suggests the residential real estate version of an inverted yield curve, and it has been happening week after week for

This is an excerpt from CNBC Make It’s weekly newsletter. Subscribe here. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But if you’re currently renting your place, you might see the price tick up when it’s time to renew your lease. In fact, rent is forecast to be even higher this year than it would have

The largest home ever permitted in Los Angeles County—a massive Beverly Hills compound spearheaded by real estate developer Mohamed Hadid—hit the market Tuesday with an asking price of $250 million. If it sells for that price, Hadid’s compound would be the most expensive residential property ever sold in California, property records show. Hilton & Hyland

Prospective home buyers arrive to tour a house for sale in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Borrowers backed away from the mortgage market last week, as higher interest rates chilled a recent revival in refinances. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($548,250 or less)

Founder and CEO, Visual Lease. The financial world has a never-ending list of new standards and practices to adhere to, many of which intersect with the world of corporate real estate. New lease accounting standard ASC 842 requires businesses to represent their real estate and equipment leases on their balance sheet. While this may sound like

A view of the City of London on a clear day. Vuk Valcic | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images LONDON — About 10% of London offices could soon become unusable when new rules on energy efficiency are implemented, according to analysis from a leading real estate company. Under the new standards, set to

There’s lavish, and then there’s Mandalay House. The Mediterranean-style trophy estate is in coastal Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays region of Queensland, Australia. Created by property developer and yacht seller Neil Murray and his wife Denise over a three-and-a-half year period, the spread boasts a private helipad, a rock-walled marina, two jet-ski bays and a

VP of Investor Relations at Boron Capital, a private investment firm serving diverse segments of the population. In the current rocky economy, more and more investors are looking for investments that can give them at least a modicum of peace of mind. Investors want some assurance that the industry they’re investing into won’t be swept away

Luxury living in gracious Charleston, South Carolina, is increasingly in demand, attracting new residents to the area.   Charleston, the belle of the Lowcountry, is an elegant coastal city — home to a vibrant arts and culture scene and perfectly restored architecture. Home styles include Colonial, Georgian, Regency, Federal and Classic Revival. The city’s numerous

Kyle Little, chief operating officer at New York-based wholesale distributor Sherwood Lumber, told CNBC on Thursday that the recent slide in lumber prices has rekindled demand after a massive runup earlier this year challenged the affordability of building projects. “Over the last three weeks we’ve seen renewed interest,” the industry veteran and former lumber trader

Dave Panozzo is the co-founding owner of The Panozzo Team-HomeSmart, a real estate team in Phoenix, Arizona. So you recently received your license, you’ve been in real estate for about six to 12 months and you have a few sales under your belt. Whether you are enjoying your current phase of development or feel stuck because