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Austin Rivers , point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers , is dribbling away from his Winter Park, FL, home. Built in 2012, the contemporary residence is available for $3.1 million. Or, at least it was: The home is currently in “pending” status after a few weeks on the market. The 25-year-old bought…

Life does not work in a linear way. One unit of work does not necessarily result in one unit of output. The old and discredited labor theory of value would have you believe that spending 10 hours building a computer was worth less than spending 100 hours building a pile of dirt. Sorry, but that just…

What is something that everyone has but no one keeps? Their hair? Well, yes… but no! The answer is new year’s resolutions. It’s that time of the year—the time where everyone reflects on the past year, thinking of new ways they can flip the switch and improve a certain aspect of their life. “New…

It sure gets hot during the Arkansas summer, so that means winter is one of the most exciting and fun seasons to visit Little Rock. You can enjoy the pleasant weather and take in the best that Arkansas has to offer with these six winter activities for the whole family. We know you’ll be pleasantly…

Scented candles can be tiny miracle workers, creating a full-blown atmosphere with one swipe of a match. The right scent can encourage romance, set the tone for a party, or, if you're looking to sell, entice a potential buyer to linger. "There's nothing better than walking to a room and smelling a…

Today’s rental market boasts an increase of over 10 million households since 2000, and the trend shows no sign of slowing . As rental properties compete for residents, updates and remodeling can help you to differentiate your units from the competition. However, you should always have your…

Conventional wisdom is that spring and summer are the high seasons in real estate, when all the action happens. This is precisely why the holiday season, during the real estate industry’s slump, is the best time to press the court for acquisition. Experts on investing of any kind will all agree—buy…

I moved to the United States five years ago, and I truly believe it is the best country in the world. I always tell everyone that what I did here I would not be able to do anywhere else. Five steps have helped me achieve the success that I have today, and I’m hoping that they will do the same for…

In this red-hot market most of America is currently experiencing, it can be tempting to cash out your investments, take that (in some cases) extreme appreciation, and move it to another investment. Perhaps you’re tired of tenants and toilets and would like to investigate notes instead. Maybe you’d…

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and her husband, country music star Keith Urban , are departing from their luxe country home in Franklin, TN, for which they're asking $3.45 million, according to Variety . The duo bought the gorgeous farmhouse and guest cottage with nearly 36 acres in 2007 for $2.45…

I know a lot of people would give anything for a chance to be on TV. I recently had the chance to become a star on one of those HGTV shows. Call me crazy, but I turned it down. Here’s why. While I was truly honored to be asked to participate in a high profile TV show, I took some time to really…

Interstate versus intrastate — it’s only a difference of a letter, right? Wrong. It could mean a significant difference in logistics and costs for your upcoming move. We’ve broken down the differences between interstate and intrastate moving to save you money and help you avoid any potential…

Whether you collect fine art, first-edition books, random knickknacks, or something far stranger (hotel soaps or antique handcuffs, anyone?), your collectables display could likely stand for improvement—that is, if you've bothered to put any thought into showing off your precious pile of stuff at…

Taking a page from the Manhattan luxury playbook, the most expensive new listing this week on realtor.com® is a multilevel penthouse in Miami Beach, FL, on the market for $65 million. Carlo Gambino of Douglas Elliman holds the listing. Located in the Apogee, an upscale residential waterfront tower,…

Moving out of state is a delicate matter that requires exceptional levels of preparation and planning. You definitely don’t want to greet Moving day without a clear plan of action. Why? Because, unlike a local move across town, or a move to a neighboring or intrastate town or city, moving to a new…

For the past six months, I’ve been working on transitioning into being a full-time real estate agent. After committing the better part of nine years to mastering law enforcement, let me tell you, it’s a pretty freaking big transition! Everything I used to work on to master is suddenly next to…

The California wildfires are raging on—by last count, wiping out more than 1,000 buildings across 260,000 acres . And even now, these blazes are threatening 25,000 more homes. So the burning question in our minds is: Is there any way to fireproof a house? That might sound like a tall order, but…

Newly installed New York Giants head coach Steve Spagnuolo still has a lot of love for the city of Brotherly Love—so much so that 10 years removed from coaching in Philadelphia , he's still holding onto a piece of the town. In 2003, when Spagnuolo was a defensive backs coach with the NFL's Eagles ,…

Hearing the name Columbus, Ohio may not make you think it is a large city, but in fact, it is the third most densely populated state capital in the United States. It is also the 14th largest city in the United States with a population of approximately of 900,000 occupants. The city is well known for…

There are a lot of great ways to evaluate the quality of a neighborhood, many of which I discuss in this article here . There are some good, free websites and services available, such as as city-data.com and clrsearch.com. These websites provide information on crime, housing prices, vacancy rates,…

You can buy any number of things on the internet—shoes, wine decanters, or giant gummi bears. And sometimes even a church in the center of the continent. After purchasing a historic church on eBay over a decade ago, actor and radio DJ Marc Coppola is selling the property in a more traditional…

Tenants in common may sound like a term rental property managers throw around, but it's actually something that affects homeowners. It's an arrangement that can come into play when multiple people decide to buy one property together, be it a primary residence or a vacation home. For some people,…

If you own rental property, you need make sure you and your investment are properly protected. Certainly, these types of issues have been top-of-mind for many of us lately, with natural disasters where homes have been destroyed in the California wildfires or during the devastating hurricane flooding…

Say you’re the owner of a 100,000 square foot retail center. You decide that you want to refinance the property. As you shop around for financing, you show your lender copies of the rent roll that notes that the supermarket, as the anchor tenant, is paying $20 per square foot NNN with another 7…

Homeowners who dream of becoming a doggie parent often see the holidays as the ideal time to bring home a wide-eyed new pup. And, soon after this ball of love, fur, and drool clambers into your life, one question prevails: What on Earth should you name your new pet? If you're drawing a blank on cool…

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy you a private tropical compound, which seems like a decent start down the road to pure bliss. For buyers on the hunt for luxurious island property (and who isn’t, really) and who have always wanted the opportunity to run into Mark Zuckerberg on their way to…

December 11, 2017 SHARE Supporting great causes and giving back during the holiday season is nothing new for moving companies. They’ve been involved with community outreach and have been collecting donations for generations, which is why so many moving companies have charitable partners . As a…

At one point in my life, I was aspirational with my Christmas decorating. This involved a strict rule against colored lights. A single strand of white lights lit our fresh balsam tree—and it would have been candles instead if they weren’t such an obvious fire hazard. Handmade wooden and felt…

Buildium Free Trial Buy now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability This week in property management news: December 11, 2017 Industry News & Events The…

It’s a strange thing to think back at going broke and realize it was handedly my greatest lesson and an overarching asset in my life. Today I own 83 rental doors. I’ll begin by telling you how things went wrong, how I turned them right, and how I became a successful real estate investor. The Fall I…

When you are just getting started with your real estate investment portfolio, abundant information is both a great blessing and a frustrating curse. On one hand, extensive knowledge about investing strategies, tactics, and techniques is readily available, accessible, and even free. Just in the…

Over the years, I’ve noticed that one thing is certain: Markets will go up, and markets will come down. At times, your investments and businesses will follow suit. This is probably why financial planning and asset protection strategies exist—to protect us from those unpredictable market shifts.…

This is the part two of our piece on the Top 10 U.S. States by Population. If you missed part one of the Top 10 U.S. States, you can read it here . Illinois Population: 12,815,607 Capital: Springfield Largest Cities: Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Rockford Cost of Living: Illinois has a higher average…

It's the uncertainty that has kept Howard Behar on edge. From the windows of his four-bedroom Bel Air home in Los Angeles, the entertainment lawyer can smell the smoke. From his neighbor's home, which sits on a canyon rim, he's seen helicopters dumping water on the wildfires below. He and his wife…

The buy, renovate, rent, refinance, repeat method (BRRRR) can be very effective to grow your rental portfolio if you implement it properly. This method works for single family and small multifamily deals —and it works on larger properties as well. In today’s video, I am going to show you how I used…

The number 23 has always held significance for NBA megastar LeBron James . It represents the on-court ghost of Michael Jordan —the basketball legend he's been compared with ever since James set foot on an NBA court. Now, the number 23 holds additional meaning when it comes to King James' real estate…

It’s that time of year again: BiggerPockets has released its 2017 Investment Market Index. This study takes a look at how investors across the country may have fared in the 50 most-populous metropolitan statistical areas (think the areas around big cities — the most populous places in the country).…

So you’re a people person, huh? If you’re planning to move in the new year and you’re looking for a new population of interesting people, look to the top ten largest states by population. We’ve listed out some facts about the top 5, and a few reasons why you may just want to move there! Take a look.…

On "Fixer Upper," Chip and Joanna Gaines have championed the "modern farmhouse" style, which has made both them and it wildly popular. Why mess with a winning recipe? Yet on the latest episode of their HGTV show's final season, their clients challenge them to branch out. So hold onto your floppy…