L.A. and Nashville aren't the only places you can find homes outfitted with recording studios . Grammy-nominated composer, guitarist, and producer Ottmar Liebert is selling his home in Santa Fe, NM , for $1.4 million. It has dedicated recording facilities on the premises for when inspiration strikes…

Having a piano in your home means you'll need to study up on piano maintenance : Before you can indulge in the elegant tunes of Chopin , you should learn how to move a piano, how often to tune it, and everything else you need to know to keep your pricey instrument in top shape. So if you're pining…

Man! That old saying is true. Time really does fly when you’re having fun. It’s crazy to think that I closed on my first house hack over a year ago—an up/down duplex that sits five blocks North of Denver’s largest park and 1.5 miles away from the office. However, this is not your typical house hack.…

I hate to do evictions. Do not get me wrong, I do one if I have to. But I find evictions to be costly, confrontational, and just an all-around drain. I much prefer to work with a tenant rather than evict — as it is often less expensive, less of a hassle, and it leaves a less-bitter taste in…

What's the best mattress protector—and why do you need one at all? Even though this encasement may not seem like an essential purchase, you'll run to buy one once you hear about all the things that can seep or creep into your mattress—and how a mattress protector can help keep them out. "It's…

IRAs are your virtual nest-egg. They’re beloved by investors for the security they provide upon retirement. Lately, the news has been full of coverage — some good, some bad, and some straight-up confusing— about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Some investors are even buzzing about self-directed…

If you’re moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico and you have school-aged children, the most important question you to ask yourself is, which school should I send them to ? After all, choosing your child’s school is a big deal! Fortunately, there are lots of top-notch schools to choose from in…

Few things are quite as important in the business-and-investing world as access to capital. Unless you have piles of cash in the bank, you are likely going to need access to credit to fund your deals. This is where a few points on your credit score can make a significant difference. Luckily, there…

Investors love the solo 401k because it’s designed for businesses with sole owners. They offer serious benefits. These are like self-directed IRAs made just for investors and the self-employed. This may seem like a dream come true, but when you’re busy investing or running a business, the management…

July 06, 2018 by Sara Sugar Based out of Conshohocken, PA, HOW Real Estate is not your typical brokerage. With their unique Home 360 program, HOW is leveraging their expertise to help clients build wealth and financial security one fixer-upper at a time. We caught up with Jesse Johnston, Managing…

When I was just starting out, I didn’t have much money to invest or purchase investment properties. And out of that necessity came creativity. This is probably why 100 percent of the properties in my portfolio I’ve accumulated over my career have involved some form of leverage. The shorthand for…

Top 4 Neighborhoods That Are Booming In NYC Right Now The skyscrapers in NYC aren’t the only things on the rise. As one of the top, populous cities in the United States, New York has received over 62,000 residents every year post 2010 . Considering the takeover of gentrification and the busy…

Homeowners know that conserving water is important. It can help preserve our environment and cut monthly utility costs , which—if you haven't added up your household's water bills in a while—can be lofty. While everyone's water usage is different, the average household spends as much as $500 per…

While Generation Z has grown up with the internet, the rest of us didn’t. In spite of that, an average of 87 percent of Americans use it , and more than three-quarters of us own a smartphone. Computers have evolved from devices taking up entire warehouses, to desktop computers in our homes, to…

Cash flow—it’s a term real estate investors eat, sleep, and live for. Maybe it’s used in reference to bigger sums of cash flow, as in flipping, or more often it’s used in terms of the monthly cash flow that a rental property does (or doesn’t) bring in. Either way, cash needs to be flowing in for a…

Michael Peter Balzary (way better known by his stage name, Flea ) and his wife, the model Frankie Rayder , have listed their Los Feliz home, Variety reports . The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist purchased the Los Angeles property in 2014 for $2.47 million, according to property records. The couple is…

As an investor—or future investor—few things are quite as important as your credit score. Granted, everyone wants to be a cash buyer, but most start out having to line up financing for their first deals. Unfortunately, this means facing the bank’s scrutiny and being at their mercy if your numbers…

Long distance moves are generally more costly and more nerve-wracking than local ones, which means that comparing long distance movers is more important than ever. You not only want to get the best price, but you also want a moving company that will do a good job, be pleasant to work with, show up…

Malibu is known as a place for beach rentals, but it's never been known as a spot for bargain beach rentals. During the sunny summer months, rent prices tend to heat up even more. So it's no surprise this spread that's part of the Barbara Sinatra estate has a six-figure price tag. Per month. Up for…

Actress Illeana Douglas is selling her lovely Greek Revival home in the historical Spaulding Square neighborhood of Los Angeles for $1.8 million. Built in 1919, the home's undergone substantial renovations. It's been decorated by celebrity interior designer Brenda Antin , who cleverly managed to…

Moving across the country is a big undertaking, and thus, the more prepared you are, the smoother the whole endeavor will be. If you’re planning a cross-country move in the near future, check out these do’s and don’ts for making the process a pain-free, even exciting, experience. Choose Cross…

Whether you’re already living in a house you own or you want to buy your first house and springboard it into a bigger portfolio, I’m hoping to provide some useful information to make this easier. There are plenty of ways to do this—plenty of exit strategies and lots of different names used for it on…

July 02, 2018 by Haley Davidson Jon Wyant , formerly Updater’s VP of Property Management, has been appointed Executive Director of Property Management. Jon will follow Ash Bell in the role, who was recently appointed EVP of Updater’s Insurance Division . Wyant joined Updater two years ago and…

Model Kendall Jenner and NBA star Ben Simmons are in full summertime canoodle. The celeb couple have been spotted coming and going from a spectacular, modern Los Angeles mansion, which was on the market for $25,000 per month. TMZ has confirmed with sources the two are living in the mansion for the…

More and more real estate investors are discovering the advantages of multifamily property investing. The one thing that holds most back is how to fund these larger real estate acquisitions. Fortunately, there’s more than one way of financing multifamily deals. Here are three of my personal…

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson may be a Hollywood power couple, but that doesn't mean they don't do normal things—like, say, sell their used furniture. After all, the actors sold two side-by-side Pacific Palisades properties last year. With much less room to house all their stuff, they needed to downsize…

"Flip or Flop" isn't the only show where Christina El Moussa will now strut her stuff. After months of speculation, the word is finally out that she'll be doing her own solo series, "Christina on the Coast." This new eight-episode spinoff, which will showcase El Moussa as she expands her design…

If you’re planning on moving to St. Louis, you have a lot to look forward to! Known as the Gateway to the West, St. Louis, MO has its own blend of culture, family activities, nightlife, thriving sports industry, and more. And like any metropolis, it has its own unique character and quirks, largely…

Do you ever daydream? I know that I do. And I think it’s healthy. I hope so at least. I daydreamed about winning that state football championship in 1981. I daydreamed about playing bass for an ’80s hairband that played in stadiums bigger than my high school gym. I’ve daydreamed about standing up to…

As a property manager, the last thing you want for your units is high turnover. Vacancies left by short-term residents mean missed rent checks and a scramble to find new ones who will stick around for longer. How can you encourage commitments from residents? Many property managers are realizing the…

Top Services to Consider When Moving Long Distance While moving to a new home is exciting, leaving friends and family behind is never easy, especially if you shared the same neighborhood for many years. What can make that process even more difficult is finding the right moving services to ensure…

NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch sold her former Southlake, TX, home for an undisclosed amount in late May. She had put the home on the market in late April for $615,000. The new homeowner—C.L. Swanson Corp.—quickly listed the home available to rent for $4,600 a month. Loesch, a conservative pundit, had…

Want to work on your brokerage’s real estate branding? Well, you’re in the right place! We’re here to give you some straightforward, actionable advice so that you can start taking steps today. To build a great real estate brand, start with core values. For successful real estate branding, begin by…

On July 1, 2018, Michael Monteiro will pass the CEO baton to his successor, Chris Litster, Buildium’s Chief Customer Officer. Note: This post was written by Buildium’s VP of Marketing, Michelle Burtchell It’s not often that a company has the opportunity to live into the idea of succession planning.…

Singer Kelly Clarkson ’s real estate holdings just became “stronger.” The hazel-eyed pop star reportedly purchased a custom-built estate in Encino, CA, for $8.5 million, the Los Angeles Times reported. The home, which came on the market in May, appears to have sold for asking price, according to…

If you’re considering moving to St. Louis, MO but don’t have a job lined up, fear not – there are many top employers in St. Louis that offer stellar benefits, professional growth, and employee-friendly environments. These top employers not only contribute to the economy in St. Louis but are also…

As home prices—and mortgage rates—continue to rise across the nation, the supply of reasonably priced homes has become frighteningly low. It has led more and more buyers to seek out options they may never have considered just a few short years ago. And many experts believe this could be leading us…