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What Is a Property Survey, and Why Might You Need...

Learn what a property survey is—plus what it costs—and why you might need one, according to the pros. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, knowing the exact lay of the land is as important as liking the tile in the bathroom or the neighborhood where you live.  In fact, a property survey is an invaluable tool for homeowners.  “Let’s face it, nothing good comes from assuming where your property lines are located,” says Debra Lindsey, owner and broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lindsey Realty. “Knowing your boundaries before you build a home, add fencing, or cut timber can help you avoid costly mistakes that can lead to lawsuits.” Here, we’ll go over... Read more

Participants at the CREFC (Commercial Real Estate Finance Committee) annual conference in June highlighted the troubles that include weak demand, rising defaults and...

Any seasoned traveler knows it can be tough (and expensive) to find last-minute accommodations in classic summer travel spots like Cape Cod or the Hamptons. By some...

KEY POINTS A credit freeze prevents lenders and other third parties from accessing your credit, stopping criminals from opening new credit accounts in your...

Home flipping can be profitable – if you do it right.  The exact profits you’ll get when flipping a home depend on the property you choose, the repairs and...

What’s Included in Apartment Brand Guidelines?

Ever wish there was a roadmap for apartment branding? Meet apartment brand guidelines. This…map won't look like anyone else's. Except for the main elements that are required for any map: scale, latitude, longitude, compass. And when you have every piece of your brand guidelines all laid out in front of you, it's going to be a lot easier to get where you want to go (the land of sweet success, the true treasure.) Brand Positioning WHAT'S BRAND POSITIONING? Brand positioning is a quick statement about your apartment brand that tells the reader: This is what we are known for—or wish to be known for—in our industry, market, and to our target... Read more

When its legislative members formed the California Renters’ Caucus last fall, they understood the scope of their challenge: They were the only three renters...

Multifamily completions are on track to top 520,000 units this year, which would be the most since the late 1980s, according to a projection by CoStar...

Small multifamily homes are a popular means of facilitating immigrant homeownership. Since 2019, co-author Sharon has conducted ethnographic and qualitative research in...

You don’t have to live on a farm to live in a ranch. This house style refers to the layout of the home more than the location. But do you know the full explanation...