Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Disrupt Equity. Learn more about investment opportunities by visiting our website. getty Real estate syndications — more specifically, multifamily syndications — have become a popular real estate investing technique for investors to diversify their real estate portfolio while working with other investors. While real estate syndications are relatively simple, there are

On Wednesday, a New York State judge rejected Eric Trump’s request to delay an interview with the state Attorney General’s office investigating the Trump family’s real estate business dealings. In his ruling, the judge ordered the President’s son to answer questions, under oath, by October 7th. Which begs a different question: is Eric Trump the

Home building’s 2020 sling-shot trajectory—coming as it did amidst the shock and stress of the pandemic—defied gravity. It’s one of American business and society’s few feel-good stories in a bleak, topsy-turvy backdrop. Sparked in early Spring, new home development’s run-up caught momentum in the Summer—and it looks like it’s barreling into the Fall. Fueling it,

CEO/Founder of Smart Property Systems, Jack of all Trades in charge of delivering a best in class solution to customers. getty One question consistently at the top of any property owner’s or investor’s mind is, “How do I protect the value of my rental?” One way to do this is to conduct in-depth tenant screenings, which

Smart home technology can reduce the risk of indoor Covid transmission. Delos – Anthony Barcelo (Photographer) The Centers for Disease Control posted updated Covid-19 transmission information on its website last Friday and removed it on Monday, claiming the posting was done in error with draft copy. The crucial information in the update concerned aerosols and

Construction nears completion on a new Toll Brothers Inc. home that has already been sold in … [+] Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S., on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgage loans fell to 4.84 percent in the week ended April 20, a five-month low, according to figures from Freddie Mac. Falling home-loan rates

Investment Specialist, Team Denver Homes - RE/MAX Professionals.  getty There are two main schools of thought when it comes to real estate investment: diversification and specialization.  Investors who diversify don’t want to put all their eggs in one basket. They try to balance risk and reward by spreading out their investments across multiple property types or locations.

A bi-directional arrow symbol on an asphalt road. getty Home prices are skyrocketing in most U.S. markets despite COVID- 19, a recession and a shockingly high unemployment rate. Many analysts are speculating that part of the boom in house prices is caused by COVID-19 – that some people are concerned about COVID-19 contagion and don’t

A limited supply of houses for sale has helped push home prices higher and add to borrower equity. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images Despite the economic turmoil of the pandemic, home equity continued to climb in the second quarter of 2020, with the average homeowner gaining $9,800 in equity and negative equity falling 15% between the

Adam oversees ArborCrowd’s corporate growth strategies including business development, digital technology and sales initiatives. getty 2020 is shaping up to be a year that most people will want to forget. It has been particularly challenging for the nascent real estate crowdfunding industry, which — like many others — has been affected by Covid-19. This resulted in

Parkline Chicago Level 18 Lounge: The two-story social lounge, located on the 18th floor of Parkline … [+] Chicago, is one of a host of amenities offered to the building’s apartment and condominium residents. The lounge offers spaces for small groups to spread out as well as sweeping views of the lake, parks and city

Smart home technology can benefit from disassociating from the term smart and focusing more on … [+] helpful. Adobe Smart home technology is a term that we have been using for more than a decade. It’s become common place. But, let’s take a look at its meaning. Why smart? Does smart home technology make you

I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota that replaced the bridge built in 1967 that collapsed in 2007 … [+] due to a design flaw. getty In a recent article here on the Biden housing plan, I mentioned the Paradox of the Black Home Ownership Rate – in the 30 years from 1940 to 1970 when housing

Two organizations are suing the CDC over an eviction moratorium. getty The National Apartment Association (NAA) announced today that it is taking legal action against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its nationwide eviction moratorium, joining the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) in its lawsuit challenging the legality of the federal agency’s action.

Several cities throughout the country have larger-than-average apartments. getty The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating demand for spacious apartments as renters seek a new lease on life with extra rooms, a dedicated place for an office and more outdoor space. RENTCafe looked at the 30 most populous metro areas to determine where the largest apartments are

Exterior Jacob Elliot Not even a celebrity name is immune to a price reduction in the softening market of San Francisco. As one of the most expensive real estate markets in America, the city might be on the cusp of seeing something it hasn’t seen in a very long time: a buyers’ market. By the

Ari Rastegar is CEO of Rastegar Property Company, a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on value-oriented real estate. getty Success starts at the beginning. In the case of acquiring a lot or existing rental property, this idea equates to due diligence. I write a lot about due diligence, but a deeper dive can

UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 15: Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., joined by other members of the Problem … [+] Solvers Caucus, unveils the March to Common Ground, a COVID-19 relief package, at the House Triangle on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images This

Tim Curran is the CEO of Building Engines, the modern building operations platform for commercial real estate. Getty After months of being closed or at extremely low capacity, office buildings are cautiously moving towards re-occupancy. However, getting people back into buildings is a complex matter, and it’s made even more so given the severity of Covid-19.

San Francisco’s COPA law aims to preserve affordable housing. Getty The words San Francisco and affordable typically aren’t used in the same sentence, at least when it comes to the housing market. But a program called Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) changes the way in which multifamily rental projects and certain vacant lots can

In commercial real estate, buyers and sellers alike are often very eager to sign a contract and get the deal underway. However, this eagerness to close shouldn’t eclipse the need to properly review the terms of the sale. Before signing any contract, performing proper due diligence is critical so that both parties understand their obligations

Opendoor cofounder and chief technology officer Ian Wong. Opendoor The market reacted kindly yesterday to news that Opendoor, a technology startup that lets customers rapidly sell their homes, will go public through a merger with a blank-check company. Shares of its soon-to-be acquirer soared 35% during normal trading hours, before falling 7% early on Wednesday. 

This is what Bay Area commuters and residents have been living under as 35 major wildfires roar … [+] across the West. (Photo by Harold POSTIC / AFP) AFP via Getty Images Western states are not new to wildfires or their devastating impacts on area residents. What is new this season is that they’re occurring

Topline Stripe is offering a $20,000 bonus to employees who move away from San Francisco, New York City or Seattle but it comes with a 10% pay reduction, spokesman Mike Manning told Forbes, making the e-commerce and mobile payment processor the latest tech company to implement pay cuts for workers who chose to relocate to

Eric Wu, CEO of OpenDoor, speaks at a conference in 2018. (Photo by David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) © 2018 Bloomberg Finance LP Opendoor, an online platform that lets homeowners quickly sell their houses, announced on Tuesday that it will go public through a merger with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings II, a shell company helmed by Chamath

Founder and CEO of smart home technology firm Josh.ai Josh.ai What does smart home technology look like for you? Is it an Alexa-powered speaker for your news and entertainment? A Nest thermostat to automate your home’s temperature? A Ring doorbell to keep an eye on packages, visitors and porch pirates? Millions of these devices have

Rendering of proposed eco-village in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Murray Associates & The Bridge Former NFL athletes Garry Gilliam and Karlos Dansby have joined forces in a national effort to revitalize underserved neighborhoods by transforming abandoned properties such as schools, shopping centers and warehouses into sustainable, mixed-use eco-villages with housing, retail, co-working, urban agriculture, education centers and

Across the country, there is currently a limited supply of available homes on the open market. This gives prospective sellers the upper hand in real estate negotiations, so many homeowners are looking to increase the future value of their home even further. With a few strategic home improvement projects, you can not only increase your

HGTV’s Jasmine Roth MediaNews Group via Getty Images With productions delayed due to COVID, viewers are more excited than ever for new content, especially anything filmed before the pandemic. So, Help! I Wrecked My House couldn’t come at a better time. On the show, HGTV favorite Jasmine Roth of Hidden Potential and Rock The Block helps guide homeowners through fixing DIY projects gone

An office build-out at Miami’s new 830 Brickell office tower features transparent glass panels … [+] between work stations, an air purification system above each desk and plenty of live plants to boost oxygen levels. Iosa Ghini Associati How can office buildings be prepped for a post-COVID return by staff? Answers are almost as myriad