Five Trends That Will Impact Real Estate Investing This Year
A disciplined approach to real estate investing can uncover opportunities that lead to outperformance with less risk. …
This Los Angeles-Based Startup Is Making Waves In The Smart Office Space
In the latest installation in my “smart technologies” series, I looked at Openpath, a LA-based PropTech startup that is revolutionising access control. The company has had a beginning that most startups can only dream of. Read…
Economic Depression, Violence Has Made Caracas The World’s Cheapest City
The Venezuelan capital is now cheaper than war-torn Damascas, Syria. …
How To Use Real Estate As A Low-Risk, Tax-Minimizing Investment Vehicle
Every investment carries risk, but the key to successful investing is to understand what those risks are and how to mitigate them. …
Opportunity Zones: The Antidote To Los Angeles’ Housing Crisis
It’s no secret that there is an affordable housing crisis in Los Angeles, and it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. …
Lawsuit Alleges Collusion, Inflated Commissions Among Realtors
A recently filed class-action antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors, among other major real estate players, could spell a serious shake-up for the industry. If the claim’s plaintiffs win out? It may change the…
Homebuyers Can ‘Take Their Time’ This Spring, As Home Price Growth Continues to Stall
“With more options for buyers, we aren’t going to see nearly as many bidding wars or fast sales as we did last spring,” one economist said. “Buyers will be able to take their time looking at…
Think San Francisco And New York Are Expensive? Good Luck In Hong Kong And Singapore
Asian cities are now more costly to live in than any American city. …
Small Scale Appliances for Small and Tiny Kitchens
Small space appliances have become increasingly popular with the popularity of smaller souses and tiny houses, as well as ADUs and guest houses. They allow homeowners to have all the kitchen conveniences in their small space…
Four Lessons From ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Flooding In The Great Plains
Four lessons that emerged from a panel of experts that watched the Great Plains flooding unfold. …
4 Unique Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Condo
This is what you need to pay attention to when buying a condo. …
The Worst U.S. Cities For First-Time Home Buyers: Is Yours One Of Them?
A new study by Bankrate.com finds that San Francisco is the worst housing market for first-time home buyers. …
This $37 Million Penthouse In Miami’s Brickell Is Another Potential Record Breaker
A $37 million penthouse in Brickell’s Miami could break price records. …
This $37 Million Penthouse In Miami’s Brickell Neighborhood Is Another Potential Record Breaker
A $37 million penthouse in Brickell’s Miami could break price records. …
Rethinking Real Estate: The Big Case For Small Residential
Why doesn’t the small residential industry garner more attention from the media, the public and even the real estate industry? …
Hire A Programmer To Turbocharge Your CRE Business
It may sound difficult to hire for a tech role, but if you follow these simple strategies, you can pretty easily find a great fit for your team. …
California Inc.: Peele brings scares to box office again with ‘Us’
Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newsletter of the L.A. Times Business section. I’m Business columnist David Lazarus, and here’s a rundown of upcoming stories this week and the highlights of last week, which was…
11 Ways Non-Experts Can Keep Up With Local Housing Trends
Finding the right information can be quite tricky, especially if you’re still feeling your way into the real estate industry. Here are some resources and ideas worth checking out. …
Vail Resorts: A High-Barrier-To-Entry Strong Buy
We like the business model (that includes a lot of owned real estate) and this “strong buy” pick has a highly sustainable moat given the difficulty of duplication. …
sbe Announces The 2020 Opening Of SLS Dubai Hotels & Residences, First Property In The Middle East
Scheduled to start taking reservations by June 2020, the highly anticipated 75-story tower will house 254 expertly designed hotel rooms, 371 residential units, 321 hotel apartments and will be one of the tallest hotels and residences…
