There are hundreds of homes along the California coast with water views, but precious few give you the impression you're sailing the Pacific on a luxury ocean liner. Such is the case with the famed "floating" glass house, in Laguna Beach, CA, which is currently on the market for $11,888,000. Who…

With the #MeToo movement gaining steam, women's concerns have been in the national spotlight, including shoutouts during the Academy Awards. So it seems fitting to wonder: Is there a certain place where women can flourish? It turns out there is: Minnesota. That's according to new research by…

A moving guide is the ultimate tool for organizing your residents’ moving process. Moving is one of the biggest pain points for new residents and a positive move-in experience has been shown to increase resident renewal rates . To help multifamily communities and their site teams make the best…

If you are buying a property that is not listed on the MLS, you will probably not be using a real estate agent. While this can seem intimidating, this happens all the time, and although an agent won’t be there to hold your hand, you’ll get through it just fine! Making an offer to a private seller…

Today I’m talking to all of you newbies out there about the number one thing you need to know before you invest in real estate. The most important thing to know is this: you should focus on people first—before anything else. I speak to so many investors every single day it’s mind-boggling. And one…

As a property management company operating out of Detroit that regularly supplements our staff with virtual employees, we have some unique insight into the utility—and the difficulties—of managing remote employees. At this very moment, we are engaged in an internal conversation of fairly colossal…

The average cost of tuition for a private four-year college is $32,140—just $489 more than the dining set purchased by Ben Carson 's Department of Housing and Urban Development. This week, we learned that HUD purchased new furniture for its offices for a whopping $31,651. Carson, HUD secretary, says…

For property managers, the winter slowdown between the holidays and the end of February can often be a welcome break. However, spring is right around the corner, and that usually comes with a sharp uptick in leasing activity. With a bit of advanced preparation, you’ll be ready to tackle this season…

"Property Brothers" stars Jonathan and Drew Scott are pros at helping homeowners curb their budgets, and their latest episode reveals what could be their best money saver ever! And get this: The idea appears to come from the buyers, not the bros. Hey, we'll take great advice wherever we can get it,…

When you sit down and really break out the cost of a cross-country move, the tally could potentially be cringe-worthy. Of course, there are ways to make your cross country move more affordable — which is what we’re here to tell you! We’ve laid out the cheapest ways to move cross country no matter…

I’m down in North Carolina giving a tour of the 198-unit building that we just purchased. I’m going to show you three easy and simple renovations that we’re implementing to increase the value of this property. Keep in mind that these same renovation techniques can be used on smaller multifamily…

The downtown area of Los Angeles, which borders the district long known as "Skid Row," may have been one of the last places where upwardly mobile buyers would have thought of property shopping a scant decade or two ago. But urban pioneers who bought in the 90014 ZIP code, dubbed “New Angeles” by…

Talking with sellers can be difficult. The hardest part is presenting your offer. Here are 8 common phrases a seller will use to delay accepting your offer (and what to do about it). Presenting the Offer Lets discuss presenting the offer first. Most people believe the hardest part of wholesaling is…

California may conjure up visions of "Baywatch" beaches and Silicon Valley riches, but the reality on the ground is apparently far more grim. According to a recently released ranking of the best and worst states to live in by U.S. News & World Report , California ranks dead last for "quality of…

February 28, 2018 (NEW YORK/SAN ANTONIO) February 27, 2018 - Updater, the nation’s leading relocation technology platform, today announced a preferred supplier relationship with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the most respected real estate brands in America. The announcement was made…

Known as the “City of Oaks,” Raleigh has an abundance of oak trees all over the city. There are so many oak trees that the streets of the city are lined with them. It has a population of approximately 450,000 occupants making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. More and more people…

In advanced economies, income inequality tends to grow over time. Last week, in our discussion about how residential real estate has outperformed equities over the past 145 years , we touched on how investment returns in an economy grow at nearly double the pace of the GDP. That means that the…

As soon as home builder Stuart Moore strolled into this Mid-Century Modern home in the desert, he had a feeling it was something special. Sure, the house had been neglected for years and required a makeover, but Moore saw something special in this Paradise Valley, AZ, gem. After months of work…

R&B megastar Usher is hoping to turn a tidy profit on a contemporary, Spanish-style home a block off West Hollywood ’s Sunset Strip that he picked up less than two years ago for $3.3 million. The 4,261-square-foot home is now listed for $4.2 million. Not that Usher needs the money. The eight-time…

Have you ever confidently stated something you were absolutely sure of… that turned out to be flat-out wrong? As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had more and more opportunities to look back on the things I was “absolutely sure of” as a youth—things that I later (hours or years) discovered were actually…

The vast majority of real estate companies (including property management businesses) are organized as pass-through entities, not as regular C corporations. The most popular pass-through entity is the limited liability company (LLC), but pass-throughs also include sole proprietorships, partnerships,…

Once customers book a move with a professional moving company, there’s nothing they need to do but wait for the move date, right? Most people would be surprised to learn that’s not accurate. Movers should give a confirmation call two or three days before the move date to go over all of the details.…

Getting a conventional loan is not a complicated process, but there are a lot of moving parts. Allow me to give you a quick summary of the entire process, so you’ll best know what to expect when getting your loan. 7 Simple Steps to Get Approved for a Conventional Loan Step #1: Shop When shopping for…

February 26, 2018 We’re thrilled to see you at our first Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Convention this March! Innovation , Berkshire Hathaway’s action-packed HomeServices Convention, is upon us. This event will bring together the leaders of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services world in an effort…

As far as homes on the National Register of Historic Places go, this one is an amazing deal. The Feld house in Vicksburg, MS, is a fascinating example of neoclassical revival architecture. Built in 1913, the four-bedroom, three-bath, 5,000-square-foot home looks like a little blue Italian villa was…

People think that when turnkeys are advertised as “hands-off,” it means they have to do nothing. Then, inevitably, when something goes wrong, the investor is irritated because things are getting handled. Well, I hate to break your cookie jar and spill cookies everywhere, but turnkeys aren’t fully…

As an active mobile-home investor, I believe it’s my job to help local mobile-home managers and make their lives easier. Mobile-home park managers and owners are pretty predictable. Mobile home park owners DO want a clean park with a good pride of ownership, minimal headaches, and very high monthly…

"Property Brothers" stars Drew and Jonathan Scott often elicit tears of joy once they do their big reveal at the end of a project, but tears from start to finish? Now that's something new! In the latest episode, titled "Searching for the Heart of the Home," we meet Sandy and her devoted husband, Pat…

If you’re headed south for a visit to the land of the Mississippi Delta, you’ll want to make sure you sample the amazing music, culture, and the rich flavors of the south. Here is our list of the best places to eat in Baton Rouge that you won’t want to miss – and that may keep you coming back for…

When it comes to sports, I am a victim of crazy superstition. I’m fortunate to have been born in Massachusetts and raised a Boston sports fan. Since I was old enough to start watching, all of the Boston teams have experienced extreme success, in particular the New England Patriots. However, after…

Strikeout king Randy Johnson is in a bit of a funk when it comes to selling his enormous estate just outside of Scottsdale, AZ . The Hall of Fame pitcher and Arizona Diamondbacks legend owns a 25,000-square-foot mansion in Paradise Valley that's been languishing on the market since September 2014.…

Wei Lan Tien, or the House of Blue Heaven , is 6,690 square feet of paradise tucked into the southern slope of Diamond Head, a volcanic cone on the island of Oahu. Built by Hart Wood , co-creator of the East-meets-West regional Hawaii style of architecture, the four-bedroom, 4.5-bath house has ocean…

Seated on a bluff above the Mississippi Delta, Baton Rouge, LA, is the second largest city in the state. It’s a major hub for Louisiana’s history buffs, politicians, and sports fans. If you are planning a trip to Delta country, there are some things that you should be sure not to miss. Have a look…

There are numerous old homes in Hollywood packed with history and legends, but few compare to the Los Angeles mansion once owned by Forrest J. Ackerman . If the name doesn't immediately ring an ominous bell, it probably just means you're not a sci-fi or horror movie fan. Such fans will inform you…

How to clean ceiling fans may not be a question high on your priority list. The fans are so high up on the ceiling, and when the blades are spinning, no one can tell anyway, right? The truth, however, is that the blades are probably coated in a bunch of dust, grease, and other gunk you really don't…

February 21, 2018 The trend toward pet amenities continues to grow among residents in multifamily apartments. With over 100 million dog and cat owners in the U.S., the property management industry has seen a steady rise in demand for pet amenities. In 2017, the National Multifamily Housing Council…

LMFAO singer Stefan Kendal Gordy , better known by his stage name Redfoo , has put his 1,600-square-foot condo in West Hollywood, CA, on the market for $2.4 million, two years after picking it up for just $1.3 million. Gordy, 42, started LMFAO with his nephew, Sky Blu , in 2006 and produced a string…

Identifying your target market is essential to marketing your properties. It’s an important step–one that many people overlook when developing their marketing strategy. It’s the secret ingredient that every successful business has, but it’s easy to ignore. Once you identify your target market,…