Georgia’s Dugdown Corridor: A ‘national model’ for conservation
Last year, a group of scientists and volunteers splashed up a creek in Paulding County to look for endangered fish. It didn’t take long to find them. With two people holding a net upright underwater and others shuffling downstream to shoo fish into it, the team hauled up a handful of Etowah darters the first […]
Flex Space is the Next Big Office Amenity
Let’s face it, the office hasn’t evolved much over the last 30 years. But a global pandemic certainly changed that. Faced with tenants seeking spaces that match their new working models, landlords are stepping up, offering office spaces that are designed, amenitized, and even leased in new ways. Flexible leases, with lengths as short as […]
How a Mangled Supply Chain Led to an Industrial Real Estate Renaissance
Despite President Biden’s casual announcement that the COVID-19 pandemic has come to an end, the industrial real estate sector is still reeling from the virus’ impact. Bubbling geopolitical tensions, a mangled supply chain, and sky-high inflation continues to affect the market and for valuations of industrial properties. This is particularly true when it comes to […]
Selling a House After the Death of a Parent
Managing a parent’s death can be difficult, especially if you also have to sell a house. Learn about the steps for selling a house after a parent passes away. A parent passing away is one of the most difficult times in a child’s life, regardless of when it happens. Whether your parents were old or […]
What Developers Should Know About Sunshine Laws
The best disinfectant is sunlight, as the saying goes. That was certainly the reasoning behind the creation of state Sunshine Laws, which were put into place to ensure transparency in government. The laws require that government meetings and records be publicly disclosed and open to the public. The state of Utah enacted the first of […]
CBRE: Construction costs forecasted to jump 14 percent in 2022
An ongoing global sand shortage is delaying real estate developments, straining project budgets, and sending some construction companies scrambling to find alternative solutions. The sand shortage has been a growing problem over the last decade, driven by the continued growth of the world’s population and more people moving to urban areas. A recent construction outlook […]
HOW TO DO MORE FOR YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Your credit score, also known as your FICO Score, plays an important role when you apply for a mortgage. You can get a free credit report from each of the three credit bureaus once a year at AnnualCreditReport.com. This is the only source for free credit reports, and it’s authorized by federal law. It takes […]
To Wait or not to wait? That is the question.
Interest rate increases and financial market uncertainty have caused many to push the pause button on their home purchase journey. Why? Interest rates are still very low, relatively speaking. In the 1980’s rates were three times higher. Believe it or not, people were purchasing homes at the time. Those people are still here and eager […]
Twitter Latest Big Tech Firm to Cut Office Space
Twitter announced this week it would close one of its San Francisco offices and shrink its New York City office footprint in a move to save money and embrace more remote work. The company told employees in an email that it will vacate one of its San Francisco offices in a building close to the […]
Why Combining Real Estate Expertise With Financial Planning Is A Winning Combination
Although my articles usually focus on business leadership and entrepreneurship, my experience in corporate America prior to joining the Navy SEAL teams and the master’s degree following my service are all in real estate finance, investment and development. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I also find it prudent to also stay apprised of the […]
Experience Matters: Estate Planning and Real Estate
Why is it important for you as an attorney, estate planner, trust administrator, or SNT trustee to have a go-to real estate professional assisting you with your client’s real estate needs? Because having the right real estate professionals representing your firm matters when it comes to helping you build or maintain your client’s legacies through […]
US existing-home sales prices tally new record after topping $400K
Total sales of existing homes, condos and co-ops dropped 3.4% between April and May to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.4M, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Sales of existing homes fell for the fourth-straight month in May, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors. Total sales […]