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Home offices give way to hobby rooms as return-to-office mandate spreads
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most in-demand amenity was a stylish home office. Headlines proclaimed that commuting was a thing of the past and working from home was the future, while homeowners were building sheds in their y...
California residential construction starts | firsttuesday Journal
Why this matters: When adequate new construction starts are limited by either zoning or prohibitively high construction costs — as are affecting builders in 2025 — property prices rise excessively. Real estate agents and brokers looking to ...
firms reshaping the future of brokerage
For 2025, 24 brokerage firms earned the GameChanger distinction. Each grew transaction sides by at least 75% from 2020 through 2024 — some posting triple-digit increases that underscore how quickly ambitious leaders can scale in a competitiv...
Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect
So long, 6% commission.For decades, real estate commissions have been somewhat standardized, with most home sellers paying 5% to 6% commission to cover both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. On Friday, everything changed.A landmark ag...
Rates, Loans & Customer Feedback
Pros and cons of Better Mortgage Better Mortgage pros: Digital platform with live rates and fast preapprovals One Day Mortgage program provides a loan commitment in 24 hours Offers loans for manufactured homes and self-employed bo...
Boutique Hotel Pitched for Allen Street Amid Dry Pipeline
Manhattan may soon get what has become an increasingly uncommon sight: a ground-up hotel.Harlem-based developer Artifact filed plans for a nine-story, 40-key hotel at 23-27 Allen Street on the edge of Chinatown and the Lower East Side, accordin...
How to Sell a Teardown House: Complete Seller’s Guide
Key Takeaways: Teardown houses are often worth more for their land than their structures. Pricing should reflect location, lot size, and redevelopment potential. Selling as-is saves money on unnecessary repairs. Zoning, demolition costs,...
From static photos to immersive experiences
In the hyper competitive real estate marketplace, photos often will determine whether a listing stands out or gets overlooked. Buyers make decisions about listings instantly when shopping online, and agents who aim to shine can’t rely on...
