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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?”.

Renovations That Add Value to Your Home

Renovations That Add Value to Your Home

Home renovations can make us happier about where we live, they can fix that one annoying issue that you always wanted to change, and they can increase the value of your home at the same time. The problem is that some renovations recoup more of their cost than others, so it is up to you to decide what is most important when it comes to renovations. To help you on that path, here are five remodeling projects that offer some of the highest returns on investment (ROI).

Tips for Choosing a Home Builder

Tips for Choosing a Home Builder

Even with the best plans, having your dream home built from scratch can be a nightmare if you hire the wrong contractor. Many people don’t know how to choose a builder because building a home is usually a once-in-a-lifetime project.

5 Things to Include in a Lease Agreement

5 Things to Include in a Lease Agreement

A lease agreement defines the laws and rules the owners and renters are to follow. This formal agreement is fully binding; it includes important information like the tenancy’s length and the monthly rental rate.