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A Look at the Hottest Markets in Real Estate

A Look at the Hottest Markets in Real Estate

The Covid-19 global pandemic has invigorated the American housing market to such an extent that housing inventory is currently relatively low in many areas of the country. Individuals and families wishing to escape the confines of city living have increasingly moved to the suburbs and rural areas in an attempt to secure both space and stability during a period of intense turmoil.

How Technology is Advancing Real Estate Into 2022

How Technology is Advancing Real Estate Into 2022

Technology has influenced many industries permanently. As technology has advanced, so have many industries. New technologies have changed the ways that people do things, see things, and search for things. One industry that has been primarily revolutionized by technology is real estate.

Zoning in Commercial Real Estate

Zoning in Commercial Real Estate

In the commercial real estate industry, zoning refers to creating segmented pieces of land, which are subdivided into zones. Each of these zoned areas has specific land-use policies or purposes. The main zoning policies focus on regulating the kind of buildings that can be erected in a given area and the height and density of constructions. Zoning is one of the opportunities for regulators in the construction industry to define the growth of a given area.

What is Driving Mixed-Use Development?

What is Driving Mixed-Use Development?

Mixed-use developments are on the rise and becoming a major trend internationally. Experts in the real estate industry estimate that the demand for mixed-use developments is expected to further increase in the coming years.

Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate

Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate

If you’re interested in real estate investing but have little time or money, you shouldn’t feel excluded from the opportunities that RE offers. There are many different methods for investing in real estate, and they’re each differentiated by the time or monetary commitment required by the investor.

The 5 Best U.S. Cities for Commercial Real Estate

The 5 Best U.S. Cities for Commercial Real Estate

Global volatility in the financial markets is making the United States an attractive market for commercial real estate. That, along with an American economy showing robust growth through the first six months of 2021, has made this sector attractive to international investors.

Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Commercial real estate can provide consistent returns, growth potential, and passive income, appealing to many investors. The global pandemic has made it hard for investors to predict trends in real estate. The covid-19 pandemic has influenced nearly every aspect of life, including real estate operations. Commercial real estate is gradually recovering from Covid-19 impacts.

3 Tips for Budgeting as a New Homeowner

3 Tips for Budgeting as a New Homeowner

When you’re becoming a new homeowner, your primary focus is often on the upfront costs you need to take care of in the immediate future. These include things like moving costs, your down payment, and closing costs. New homeowners often feel that they’ll be in good shape once they get past these expenses.

Buying vs. Building

Buying vs. Building

The ultimate question that anyone looking for a new home asks is: “Do I buy an existing house or do I build a new one?”.