It's the color of royalty, a signal of wealth and power—and interior design's hottest color in 2018 . Sure, purple might inspire you to hum a few tunes from (or mourn once more) that musical genius from Minneapolis . But it's also a fresh shade with a strong personality and lots of versatility, says…

Mattresses have come a long way from being filled with reeds, hay or wool during the glory days of the Roman Empire or being stuffed with pea chucks, straw or feathers during the Renaissance period. Modern high-quality bed mattresses come in all shapes and sizes: from innerspring mattresses to…

Cedarhurst , located in Holly Springs, MS, is a Gothic Revival masterpiece with quite a historic pedigree. Built in 1857 by a wealthy doctor named Charles Bonner , the home was a makeshift hospital during the Civil War and the headquarters of the commander of the 4th Military District during…

Local Moving in Manhattan Moving into a new home doesn’t mean you have to move across the country. Living in Manhattan can be a wholly new experience if you choose to dwell in a different neighborhood. Stay local while getting a whole new perspective in another part of Manhattan. And while you may…

One of the great joys of owning a home is having the space to entertain. That's why many home shoppers pine over houses with a great backyard, picturing themselves putting in a dining table, a barbecue, and maybe some raised flower beds. But why stop there? Recent trends show that to many…

Jersey City is considered to be the second most populated city in the state of New Jersey. The population in Jersey City is nearly 250,000. The population has increased 6.7% since 2010 making the city the 75th largest in the nation. There are many other reasons why Jersey City is a great place to…

“ Flip or Flop ” star Christina El Moussa knows real estate. Her Mediterranean-style home in Yorba Linda, CA, is already in contract after less than three weeks on the market. There's still good news for slow movers: She's accepting backup offers on the home, according to the Los Angeles Times . As…

"Trading Spaces" is back! Yup, the TLC home makeover show that got the whole genre rolling has returned. The show, which first aired from 2000 to 2008, has brought back our favorite host, Paige Davis , as well as carpenters Carter Oosterhouse and Ty Pennington to pitch in on the same nail-biting…

It’s a common fallacy that you need large amounts of money to get started in real estate. Sure, if you’re doing bigger deals, you need larger sums of cash, but buying real estate with no skin in the game is a fairly common real estate investment structure. For years, that’s what the big billionaire…

This week in property management news: April 9, 2018 Industry News & Events Ways to improve your communication methods as a property manager; How to best accommodate disabled tenants; The pros and cons of including utilities in rent; Accelerating rents making future home buying less attainable for…

Tax profiles aren’t quite as individualized and unique as fingerprints or snowflakes, but the variety of households, income levels, state and local tax rates, and job markets in the U.S. leads to confusion when laws like the recent tax reform bill are passed. Two tax-code changes impacting real…

When architect Lynn Gaffney heard her eco-friendly, modern weekend home in rural Connecticut was going to be featured in Dwell magazine, she probably didn't imagine it would be so focused on the beavers in her backyard, but there it is . The article from 2009 says the beavers on the property…

If you’re visiting Milwaukee, WI, you won’t want to miss out on the incredible culture the city has to offer. Whether you enjoy a quiet foray into classic art, a thrilling ride into Harley-Davidson’s rich history, or a fun afternoon of education and playing with your kids, you are sure to find a…

What is Shaker furniture? The short answer: beautiful wooden pieces made in a timeless style that suits just about any design aesthetic from modern minimalism to old-school traditional. The secret to the furniture’s versatility is in the clean, simple lines. But simple doesn’t mean boring. In fact,…

How long does a furnace last and what exactly does it do for your home? The furnace is one of the most important appliances in your home, as it keeps you and your loved ones comfortable during times when the weather isn't the most hospitable. "A furnace is a heating appliance used to heat and…

They say that first impressions are everything. For property managers looking to attract and retain residents, improving a property’s curb appeal is a great place to start. That way, when a prospect pulls up, they’re immediately impressed. It also makes residents feel proud of where they live—which…

Former Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira is fed up with trying to sell his Westlake, TX, mansion . He gave it a good 10 years, but on May 12, the five-bedroom, 8,554-square-foot home will be handed over to the highest bidder. And though the previous asking price was nearly $4 million, the upcoming…

Last week, I discussed why using the retrieval-practice method is such an effective learning method, especially for newbies trying to get into real estate—who are often overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information there is out there. Today I will discuss a few more techniques from the book Make it…

Crown Manor is an oceanfront mansion just outside San Diego in the peninsula town of Coronado . The 11-bedroom, 17.5-bath property was built in 1902 by the architecture team of William Sterling Hebbard and Irving John Gill . It's now on the market for $25 million. Commissioned by…

When you’re shopping for (or selling) a home, it’s normal to wonder why one home is priced five or six figures higher or lower than another home on the same block. Some factors that influence a home’s value are obvious, but what about the price influencers that are a little less obvious and more…

In 1743, the Point section of Newport, RI, was a major port, with fishing boats, ship builders, and merchants just blocks from the waterfront. It was also the year that the Martha Pitman house was built. Now on the market for $1.1 million, this 18th-century home has gone through a complete…

In 2006, NASA admitted it had accidentally taped over the original recording of the first lunar landing. In 1962, Decca Records had a choice to sign one of two bands. They chose Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. Which band did they reject? The Beatles. In 1788, the Austrian army accidentally attacked…

Long-distance moving is no easy task. Even the most organized and methodical person can start to feel overwhelmed when the tasks start to pile up, details keep surfacing, and the movers have more questions to consider. Don’t let the weight of preparation take over the excitement of your move — use…

I am going to make a bold statement. Ready for it? Here it is! Frugality is the single most important characteristic in an individual who seeks to attain financial independence. Take a look at the financial independence expression: Passive Income > Expenses By being frugal, you work BOTH sides of…

The Baldridge house in Fort Worth, TX, has been restored and modernized into a lovely Lone Star State jewel. The energy industry bigwig and his wife, who oversaw the home's overhaul, are downsizing and have recently put the historic home on the market for $7.95 million. Built in the early 20th…

Luxury home pedigrees don't get much loftier than this. The Skouras residence in Trousdale Estates was originally built in 1956 by celebrity architect Hal Leavitt and has had a number of notable owners in the past couple of decades. The fabled Beverly Hills, CA, home was restored and redecorated by…

A new listing in New Orleans is truly one of a kind. The only dome-shaped home in the Big Easy is on the market for $399,000. Based on designs by R. Buckminster Fuller , the spherical shape is a rarity for this part of the country, according to listing agent Patty Willhite . This dome home was built…

OK, OK. Before I start, I should say that I love real estate. Really, I do. I wouldn’t be where I am without it. Investing in hard property is why we’re all here after all, and I’m by no means saying we should drop all of our holdings and run into the note business. In fact, what I’m suggesting is…

When the time comes to deep-clean your bathroom, do you know how to clean a shower curtain liner? Yes, liners are cheap, but that doesn't mean your first inclination should be to toss the thing once it gets gross. It might sound easier to throw it out and buy a new one, but trust us, cleaning it is…

Funnyman Martin Lawrence has listed his massive 116-acre ranch in Purcellville, VA, for $8.5 million. The "Bad Boys" star has gone on the record about his love for the ranch, visiting his horses there and using the secluded getaway as a spot to kick back with friends and family. However, the actor…

I’ve lost track of the number of forum posts I’ve seen by new members noting how overwhelmed they feel at the sheer volume of information there is out there about real estate investing. I often see people who get “paralysis by analysis” syndrome and can’t take the first step. Others have gone to…

Founded in 1729, Baltimore quickly became Mid-Atlantic’s second largest seaport. It is also thought to be the largest independent city in the U.S with a population of approximately 600,000 occupants. The city has been nicknamed “the city of neighborhoods” due to the hundreds of districts that make…

I spent my weekend with some awesome buyers looking for a home in Denver, CO. They were ideal clients, as they had great finances, knew what they wanted, and were excited and ready to act. That said, Denver’s market is cuh-razy competitive right now, so to help make their offer the best it could be,…

In property management, the equation for financial success is pretty simple —the more properties you manage, the more money you make. But when you grow for growth’s sake, you’ll often run into big problems that adversely affect your company in the long run. Whether it’s a non-communicative owner or…

Kathie Lee Gifford has put her oceanfront house in Key Largo, FL, on the market for $10.5 million. The home was part of a reported $10 million estate left to the "Today" show host by her late husband, sportscaster and former football star Frank Gifford , who died in 2015 at the age of 84. The…

Many parents go out of their way to accommodate their kids’ sports endeavors. One Maryland dad even put his own grand spin on the idea: He ripped up the family’s front yard in the mid-1990s and slowly transformed it into a regulation-size baseball field. By the time Jim Scardina was done, he had not…

In the current world of the yes man, the win-a-million TV show insanity—a trophy for all ages and players no matter the results— we, as a culture, have gotten soft. As humans, we are more and more lax in our abilities to handle stress, failure, and temptation. Giving in to those things then limits…

Multifamily property makes for a very attractive investment today. So, where do you find the deals? The multifamily sector is hot right now. Savvy real estate investors are hungry for the yields, cash flow, and efficiencies apartment buildings can offer. Big funds are still on the lookout for more…

Your mother might have had one on her kitchen table, or perhaps your grandmother used one to swivel homemade cakes as she iced them. When you think of the Lazy Susan, a simple spinning base with an attached platter, you probably think of it in a 1960s kitchen, or on the table in a Chinese…