April 8, 2020
Investing in commercial real estate often starts with online marketplaces to find listings. But to navigate these marketplaces effectively, you need the right strategy. With these 10 simple tips, you’ll have a better understanding of how to efficiently navigate online marketplaces to create a strong portfolio of income-generating properties. 1. Avoid marketplaces that do one-time […]
April 2, 2020
The real estate industry, struggling with coronavirus-linked limitations, got a boost with its sales business reclassified as an “essential” industry. The California Association of Realtors said Saturday, March 28, that commercial and residential real estate services were included on an updated list of essential services from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure […]
March 26, 2020
CONCORD — Almost a year after the City Council rejected a proposal to build a 310-unit apartment building on a long-vacant city parcel because the developer failed to include enough affordable housing or union labor, the city is seeking housing plans from developers willing to provide both. The proposed development site is located at 1765 Galindo St. […]
March 21, 2020
The markets have reacted strongly to the Coronavirus this past week, adding to weekly losses that have not been seen since 2008. There is a chance that the next outbreak could have larger implications for the global economy, however the market has shown remarkable resilience in the face of prior epidemics as seen in the […]
March 17, 2020
Home buyers will get a boost after the Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark interest rate, but uncertainty could prevail. The Federal Reserve’s decision to slash its benchmark interest rate to near zero could bring mortgage rates to new lows, though that may not be enough to shield the luxury housing market from growing economic uncertainty. […]
March 11, 2020
Photo: TMG Partners / Steelblue For the first time in more than a decade, Oakland’s skyline has a new office tower — and many more to come. Last month, health insurer Blue Shield of California began moving 1,200 workers to 601 City Center, a 24-story building a few blocks west of the 12th Street/Oakland City […]
February 18, 2020
California recently passed Assembly Bill 68 which allows us to add up to two accessory dwelling units (ADU) to a given parcel. If you’re choosing between converting your garage or adding a backyard unit to your property, you should know that you might be able to do both. The State of California has passed new […]
January 13, 2020
Point2 Homes, a real estate listing website, analyzed the language in 1.2 million home listings across the U.S. and came up with the most common phrases. The three most frequently-used feature descriptions for homes priced under $5 million were: “granite countertops,” “hardwood floors,” and “stainless steel appliances.” Next on the list: “open floor plan,” “fenced […]
February 17, 2019
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
February 10, 2019
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]