March 11, 2020
Photo: TMG Partners / Steelblue For the first time in more than a decade, Oakland’s skyline has a new office tower — and many more to come. Last month, health insurer Blue Shield of California began moving 1,200 workers to 601 City Center, a 24-story building a few blocks west of the 12th Street/Oakland City […]
February 18, 2020
California recently passed Assembly Bill 68 which allows us to add up to two accessory dwelling units (ADU) to a given parcel. If you’re choosing between converting your garage or adding a backyard unit to your property, you should know that you might be able to do both. The State of California has passed new […]
January 13, 2020
Point2 Homes, a real estate listing website, analyzed the language in 1.2 million home listings across the U.S. and came up with the most common phrases. The three most frequently-used feature descriptions for homes priced under $5 million were: “granite countertops,” “hardwood floors,” and “stainless steel appliances.” Next on the list: “open floor plan,” “fenced […]
February 17, 2019
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
February 10, 2019
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]
February 3, 2019
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
January 27, 2019
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]