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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunny Dhillon Contributor Sunny Dhillon is a partner at Signia Venture Partners. More posts by this contributor Amazon’s next conquest will be apparel The rise of experiential commerce While cryptocurrencies have generated the lion’s share of investment and attention to date, I’m more excited about the potential for another blockchain-based digital asset: security tokens. Security […]
This is the time of year to head outside to sit in a lounge chair and take in the sunshine or invite friends over for icy drinks and plates of smoky barbeque. It’s also an opportune moment to upgrade the patio so that you can truly appreciate the space, whether you are using it for […]
Energy-efficient homes are always presented as beneficial for buyers who want to go green and save money, but they are also incredible for the builders making those properties in the first place. If you want to know exactly why building energy-efficient homes is a good idea, you should read all of the relevant reasons below. […]