Real estate investing is nothing new. In fact, it dates back to more than a century ago, beginning in the 1890’s in the United States. People have always flipped houses, apartments and condominium units – buying when the market prices are low and selling when the market prices shoot up. Almost 550,000 people in the […]
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Steps To Becoming a Real Estate Investor
Basically, real estate investors can earn from three very lucrative business avenues and these include property management, joint ventures and wholesaling. To be successful, however, would-be investors need to be more than crafty in order to make it happen in a very competitive real estate world like ours today. Real estate investment, just like every other business requires a special skill set combined with discipline and true leadership in order to really make it out there. Given that real estate investments […]
Is an MBA worth it for a real estate career?
Real estate is a competitive field and earning an MBA could give you an important career edge. But usually MBA programs are time-consuming and expensive, creating obstacles to earning the degree. The good news is that flexible options are available if you want to go for an MBA. Benefits from studying for an MBA The […]
Become a New York Real Estate Agent in 4 Easy Steps
New York is a great place to become a real estate agent. The real estate market is generally in good shape and worth a lot compared to other parts of the United States. You can sell everything from coop apartments to suburban bungalows to luxury condos to waterfront vacation homes. Whatever you want to specialize […]
Real Time Economics: How Long Can the U.S. Economic Expansion Last? ‘Effectively Indefinitely.’
This is the web version of the WSJ’s newsletter on the economy. You can sign up for daily delivery here. Good morning. Today we look at extraordinary U.S. economic growth, rising bond yields, collateral damage in emerging markets, why U.S. worker wages might take a step back in September, and the continuing demise of the shopping mall. […]
UPDATE! Tyra Banks Sells Her Pacific Palisades Home For $4M
Tyra Banks has a lot to “smize” about. The America’s Next Top Model host and entrepreneur just sold her four-bed, five-bath home in the Pacific Palisades for $4 million. She bought the property back in 2014 for $3.295 million, and listed it at $4.25 million back in May. And if you’re feeling a case of deja […]
SoftBank is considering taking a majority stake in WeWork
SoftBank may soon own up to 50 percent of WeWork, a well-funded provider of co-working spaces headquartered in New York, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. SoftBank is reportedly weighing an investment between $15 billion and $20 billion, which would come from its $92 billion Vision Fund, a super-sized venture fund […]
Sandra Bullock Sells Her Hollywood Hills Home For $2.925M
If the $15,000 per month it previously cost to rent Sandra Bullock‘s stunning property scared you off, you may be pleased to hear that the property just sold. The rom-com queen just sold her four-bed, three-bath home in the Hollywood Hills above the famed Chateau Marmont for $2.925 million. Bullock purchased the home in 2001 for […]
Calgary Real Estate – Tips For Maximizing A Sale
When you think about your most valuable asset, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yes, it’s your home. And given that it is such a valuable asset, you should always do your best to sell it at the most profitable price. So, how exactly do you go about moving your Calgary real […]
Our 3 favorite startups from Urban-X’s 4th demo day
Urban-X, the urban-tech startup accelerator backed by MINI and early-stage urban-tech fund Urban.Us, hosted a demo day today for its fourth cohort of companies at its Brooklyn HQ. The seven presenting companies offered solutions to issues plaguing modern cities, including toll-road pricing, energy and construction management, and even the inefficiencies of modern cycling helmets. In a […]