Entries from 2018-01-01 to 1 year

Modular camper van comes with its own movie theater

The small camper van sector of the RV industry checks all the right boxes. Small and nimble but with enough space to haul two to four people on weekend getaways, they are often an affordable and practical solution for anyone looking for a …

Two NEW Lincoln Square / Ravenswood developments steps from the CTA Brown Line at Damen

Demo, including some nice trees, was completed a few weeks ago at 4713 N Damen in Lincoln Square/ Ravenswood. A six flat building will replace the former frame building and small addition that occupied the property. Two projects are in dev…

5 of the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2018

Realtor.com is out with its first quarter 2018 hottest ZIP code list. What we’re wondering: is it good or not so good to be an agent in one of the hottest zip codes in the US right now? The housing market may be cooling down, but in some m…

Fall 2018 is shaping up to be an interesting season for the housing market

It’s still officially summer, but we all know that when Labour Day has come and gone and the kids are back in school, it’s basically fall, even if we still have a few warm days left. There are Halloween decorations in dollar stores and som…

Live in an amenity-rich building in Prospect-Lefferts Garden, from $1,775/month

Photo via Nookyln A brand new rental building in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens launched a lottery this week for five middle-income apartments. The 16-unit building located at 664-668 Rutland Road, between Albany and Troy Avenues, offers enviab…

Victorian brothers expected to make $50 million on farmland bought in 1935 - NEWS.com.au

IT’S been just over 80 years since Edward, Garry and Keith Troutbeck’s parents bought a Melbourne farm that they promised would one day make their kids a “fortune”.Back in 1935, the Troutbecks forked out 500 pounds for a 25 hectare patch o…

Tower Crane Rises for $300-Million Vermont Corridor Project

Three months after breaking ground in Koreatown, a tower crane has been raised high above the corner of 6th Street and Vermont Avenue, the most visible sign of progress yet on L.A. County's Vermont Corridor Project. The $300-million develo…

83 Percent of Generation Z Plans to Purchase a Home Within 5 Years

by Nena Perry-Brown A new survey from Property Shark reveals that the adults in the generation born in and after 1995 are much more optimistic about the housing market than the generation that preceded them. While 87 percent of millennials…

New Renderings Revealing Updated Plan for 245 Queen East

We last looked at developer ONE Properties' proposal for a three-tower community at Queen and Sherbourne on the east side of Downtown Toronto back in April, following the submission of a revised proposal. The plan for 245 Queen Street East…

Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Matt Damon in Brooklyn, Breaking Records in Bed Stuy

Did Matt Damon and His Family Move Into The Standish in Brooklyn Heights This Week? Actor Matt Damon, Luciana Barroso and their four children moved into the penthouse apartment on top of the The Standish — aka Superman’s building — earlier…

America’s Real Estate System Pushes Rents Up And People Out. There's Another Way.

For many small businesses, a landlord’s decision to sell up is the end of the story, another dream displaced by the pressures of speculation and gentrification. Not so for Hasta Muerte, an independent coffee shop in Oakland, California. Af…

Japan House Lands at Hollywood & Highland

Culture Club: Promotes art, design and cuisine at new site and in London, Sao Paolo. The tourists, shoppers and moviegoers who gather in throngs at the Hollywood & Highland complex now have the option to indulge in Japanese culture. The wo…

Know This Before You Do Any Home Improvements

When you do any home improvement, you probably figure it’s also going to improve the value of your home. And it probably will improve the value… but, probably not as much as it cost you. In other words, if you spend $1,000 (for example), i…

Two months free at new Eleven40 apartments in an ideal South Loop location

Eleven40, a sleek new apartment tower at 1140 S Wabash, has an ideal South Loop location. Low Country, Five Guys, Artists Café, Eleven City Diner and other restaurants are steps from the front door. Trader Joe’s is across Wabash and Starb…

Peek inside antique dealer Pagoda Red’s new warehouse gallery

As antique warehouse Architectural Artifacts auctions off its collection in a move to downsize, Pagoda Red—renown purveyor of Chinese fine art, antiques, and furniture—is consolidating its Fulton Market and Winnetka galleries into a new No…

New York Fashion Week: 7 Unexpected Venues for Top Runway Shows

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Downtown LA’s Wells Fargo Center Getting $60 Million Makeover

With most of the attention on big projects going up in South Park and the Arts District, it’s always exciting when a relatively quieter part of downtown — in this case, Bunker Hill — gets in on the development action. Sitting high atop on …

Waterworks park could be open by end of the month on Upper Westside

An aerial view of The Waterworks greenspace (Courtesy UWID)The Upper Westside Improvement District has hired Russell Landscaping to begin work on the corner of Northside Drive and 17th Street, which will be transformed into a 4.5-acre comm…

Guest Post on GoCurryCracker: How to Never Pay Taxes Again Using Rental Properties

Hey team Coach! This week’s post is a little different. I’m guest posting on GoCurryCracker today, an awesome FIRE blog all about travel and living life on your own terms. If you haven’t read GoCurryCracker before, the blog is written by J…

Why early buyers of the Trump Organization’s $200M Scottish housing project are raising eyebrows

Why early buyers of the Trump Organization’s $200M Scottish housing project are raising eyebrows Despite the company’s golf courses in the country losing money, the project is allegedly attracting a large amount of attention September 16, …

4 Ways Multifamily Operators Can Use Technology to Improve Resident Experience

As we head into the Labor Day weekend residents will be heading out of town to visit family, welcoming visitors into town, or heading out to picnics and “firing up the grill.” Can you believe it, the unofficial end of summer is here? Next …

MBS Day Ahead: Bonds Have a Chance, But Victory Far From Guaranteed

Yesterday's Fed announcement--specifically, Fed Chair Powell's press conference remarks--set bonds up for a potential bounce. This would come at a critical time considering the prevailing trend for September has/had 10yr yields on a collis…

The Future of Independence Plaza

A lot of folks in Tribeca have noticed that work has stepped up lately in the retail at Independence Plaza—it appears to be limited to interior demolition—and they’re hoping new tenants are on the way. That stretch of Greenwich Street, fro…

'Do I Need An NYC ID Card? What's the Point?'

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Should You Invest In The Austin Real Estate Market?

Austin, TX Real Estate Market Overview Austin is the capital of Texas and it is growing at a fast clip. The Austin housing market isn’t the largest in the state of Teaxs, but there are a number of reasons to consider buying real estate in …

2018 summer was Austin’s third hottest

Update: This summer was officially Austin’s third hottest on record, the Austin American-Statesman reported Sunday. The daily summed up National Weather Service figures for the period, June 1-August 31, 2018, including average temperature …

Beating the Big Guys at Their Own Data Game

Learn How Brokerages Can Leverage Data for Faster Sales Zillow, Redfin and realtor.com® have all experienced incredible success because of the way in which they use the data their users give them. They not only track your every click and …

Serena Williams Lowers Price on Bel Air Estate (EXCLUSIVE)

September 11, 2018 9:35AM PT While Serena Williams was trying to pummel and pirouette her way to an astonishing 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open — in the end she lost in the finals after a heated confrontation with the chair umpire o…

DIY Tabletop S'mores: The Easiest Way to Snack a Campfire Classic Year-Round

No fire pit? No problem! Gather the gang 'round the tabletop — we're making s'mores. This resourceful twist on everyone’s favorite fireside dessert is the ultimate interactive treat. Grab a few household items, gather some friends and fami…

Malta to get PMI vacation rental program by PMI Smart Malta

Property Management Inc.'s (PMI) Malta Franchise will begin including the vacation rental market and will offer short-term rental management services. The Maltese islands are a popular destination for travelers and profitable location for …