10 Top Neighborhoods In NYC, According To Locals

When you choose to live in New York, NY, you’re choosing a lot more than a place to call home. You’re choosing a lifestyle, defined by a city teeming with possibilities. Encompassing 8.4 million residents spread throughout five boroughs, New York’s intersecting cultures and communities have established the city as a global destination for arts […]

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Is Bad Advice Ruining Your House Hunt?

There are certain times in your life when you receive copious amounts of unsolicited advice — when you’re getting married or having a child are often triggers for well-intentioned (but sometimes unwanted) advice. So it may catch you off-guard when you mention you’ve started searching for homes for sale in Boston, MA, or Austin, TX, […]

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Want Your Security Deposit Back? Ask These 6 Questions

When you’ve just landed a new apartment in Boston, MA, a security deposit is similar to the pile of work on your desk at the end of a Friday. You could push it aside for now, but you’ll still have to deal with it on Monday (or when it’s time to move out). It’s important to […]

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6 Ways To Screen Your Landlord

It’s standard practice for landlords to screen potential tenants. References, work history, banking information, and even your Social Security number are fair game. But what about your landlord’s references? How concerned should you be about trusting someone you hardly know with your private information? Be it a company or an individual, a rental in New York, NY, […]

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The Lease-Option… Could This Be Your New Best Friend?

A few months ago, I had the good fortune of meeting Chris Michaud.  Chris has extensive expertise in many areas of real estate, including (but not limited to) coaching investors, brokerage, marketing, residential rehab, land development, multi-family, private lending, options, leasebacks and more. When I first met Chris, he told me about a fascinating strategy […]

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Local Love! Boston Edition

Boston, MA, is one of America’s oldest cities, and with a large historical factor it brings diversity, culture, and entertainment to every neighborhood. The busy city played a crucial role in the American Revolution, which you can trace along the Freedom Trail. The 2.5-mile walking tour passes through historic sites that tell the story of […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Renting Or Buying A Home In Nashville

Two words probably come to mind when you think of Nashville, TN: Music City. And music is what gives this town its soul. From fiddle playing to the Grand Ole Opry to what Rolling Stone calls the “Best Music Scene,” Nashville is the place to be if you’re in the music industry or if you […]

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8 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Your Home’s Value

Surprise! You might know more about real estate than you think. For example, you know that square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size, and location determine home value: A 4,000-square-foot, five-bed, five-bath beachfront home for sale in Miami, FL, will almost always be worth more than a 2,000-square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home on a […]

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How To Review A Seller Disclosure Report

Without a seller disclosure report, you might not know about the rat or termite infestation that’s causing your new home’s foundation to break apart. This report can save you heartache and money if you double-check it. But unless you’re in the real estate business, you probably don’t read disclosures regularly, and that means you could miss […]

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13 Of The Most Amazing $250K-And-Under Homes For Sale Right Now

If you’re like many Americans, the phrase “dream home” brings to mind visions of designer finishes, cutting-edge appliances, spare bedrooms, and other niceties typically associated with real estate listed in the seven figures. Then again, if you’re like many Americans, a million-dollar house just isn’t in the cards. (Don’t just take our word for it: […]

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$1,000 A Month? Here’s What It Gets You Across The US Right Now

Have you ever wondered how far your money would go in another city? The cost of living can fluctuate widely from place to place, so to get a sense of the varying value of a dollar when it comes to apartments, we scoured rental markets across the United States to see what was available for […]

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The SAFE Act: Does It Apply To Vacant Land?

In 2008, the U.S. Congress and President Bush passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing (commonly known as the “SAFE Act”). The SAFE Act was part of the larger Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which came in response to the subprime mortgage crisis that unfolded around the same time. The idea behind […]

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The Definitive Guide To Moving To Austin

Whether it’s the breakfast tacos at Tamale House East, the always-on music and entertainment scene, or being able to bring your pup with you just about wherever you go, we get it: Austin is a great place to live. No matter what it is that makes you want to rent an Austin apartment or scope […]

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5 Design Trends That Turn Off Buyers

If you’ve ever wondered what went on behind closed doors in your city, a look through local real estate listings might give you the answer: unfortunate paint color choices, rooms with enough clutter to supply a yard sale every weekend, and an almost universal obsession with granite countertops. And those are just the homes on […]

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How To Sell Your House When You Work From Home

The number of teleworkers (who are not self-employed) has grown enormously over the past several years. And it’s no wonder: Technology has made it even easier to work from just about anywhere, anytime (even in your pajamas if you want to). One added perk? That smug feeling of satisfaction you have when other people complain […]

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Real Estate Investing Just Got WAY Easier

Almost every day, I get emails from people who are VERY interested in becoming real estate investors, but they have no idea where to start. To a lot of folks, owning real estate as an investment sounds really cool – but the idea of buying a book, getting a home study course or hiring a mentor to “learn the ropes” […]

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What San Francisco Neighborhood Do You Belong In?

In a city as large as San Francisco, and with so many great neighborhoods to choose from, finding your best match for an apartment for rent can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to the area. For the inside scoop, we turned to two locals: Bay Area native, photographer, and creative director Ashley Kane […]

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Touchdown! Real Estate Power Rankings For NFL Cities

Start roasting the hot dogs, set up cornhole, and don your favorite team’s swag: Today marks the official start of pro football season. But where, pray tell, should the die-hard football fan live? Which NFL city has the most locations for game watching, spots for beer swigging, and stores for jersey buying? Taking into account […]

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8 Real Estate Lessons From Emmy-Nominated TV Shows

With the Emmys quickly approaching, we (and the Academy) are reflecting on everything that’s happened on the small screen over the past year. From characters returning from the dead in Game of Thrones to documentaries like Making a Murderer that inspired outrage over decade-old crime stories, the topics, creative boundaries, and chill factor of TV […]

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4 Ways The Real Estate Market Changes After Labor Day

The time between Labor Day and Thanksgiving, unofficially known as fall, is prime time for enjoying the great outdoors. And while there’s no substitute for spending time in natural green spaces, if you’re in the market for a house, fall weather presents an ideal backdrop for strolling through potential neighborhoods and checking out real estate […]

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Dodd-Frank: Does It Apply To Vacant Land?

Back in 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (commonly known as Dodd-Frank) into federal law. This legislation came in response to a massive economic downturn, which was partially fed by the irresponsible lending practices of some, which ultimately led to a great deal of financial hurt for many. At the […]

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Local Love! Houston Edition

Ironically for the Energy Capital of the World, the most energetic feature of Houston, TX, might be its dynamic style and character. Alive with personality and rich in diversity, Houston is an eclectic mix of culture, booming business, and world-class attractions that make it a one-of-a-kind city. With a healthy economy, scenic surroundings, and residents […]

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How To Be A Landlord In Your Own Home

After promising yourself that you’d get out of that apartment someday, you saved for that down payment and bought a house — huzzah! But now your friends want to move in too. Should you let them? Consider these tips that may help your landlord venture be a successful one (and one that might save you from making frenemies in the […]

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How To Buy A Home In LA Before You Turn 35

Whether movie stars, traffic snarls, or juice bars come to mind when you think of Los Angeles, CA, the reality is, there’s a lot to love about living in the City of Angels. And LA lovers say it lives up to the hype. “It’s such an amazing, collaborative city for independent artists and small business […]

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8 Repair Requests A Buyer Should Never Make

Buying a home can be a precarious business. When money and emotions are involved, things can get dicey (and ugly). So when issues pop up during a home inspection or initial walk-through, it’s important to request some repairs — especially if they’re related to safety concerns or would cost a mint to fix once the […]

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