Born and raised in Beverly Hills, Calif., Michael Nourmand has spent his entire life surrounded by luxury real estate. A second-generation broker, his parents Myra and Saeed founded Nourmand & Associates, a boutique, family-owned and -operated luxury real estate firm. Now president of Nourmand & Associates, which ranked No. 318 in sales volume in RISMedia's...
By Christy Matte Smart home technology is all the rage lately, touted as anything from a fun set of individual gadgets to an integrated and connected way to protect your family. But what does it actually mean? And what do you need to know as you shop for a new home? Here are the smart home basics to make your home-buying process easier: Features to Look for The phrase...
By Yuka Kato Trends are an excellent way to predict things like homebuyer behavior over the coming months or years. Unlike a fad, which ends quickly, a trend is something that may continue on for 10 or more years. Each year, Fixr conducts a survey of influencers within the building and design industry—those professionals who are helping to shape the trends that...
From augmented reality to smart apartments, tech has had a major impact on the real estate industry in the past few years; however, as more and more aspects of the home-buying and renting processes become automated, a general nervousness has taken hold. One company, however, is helping to transform the industry while keeping agents completely involved: Zenplace. Late...
As an agent, you interact with many partners throughout a transaction. In "The What and Who of Working with Lenders," RISMedia, in conjunction with Quicken Loans, is gathering insights on the financing industry, the major players and more. Who do you work with? Who do you want to work with? Have you had good experiences? Not-so-good? Share your thoughts in this...
By Kaitlin Krull As a real estate professional, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest housing trends. After all, the features that buyers are looking for are constantly changing. If you want to stay relevant in a competitive real estate market, you’ll need to keep your ear to the ground and understand how your buyer works. In 2018, buyers are looking...
Many companies will tell you that referrals are the bread and butter of their business. And how do they come about? That's simple—word spreads quickly when you offer a good product. But, it's not as easy as sitting back and waiting for that word to go viral. To keep the business coming, you have to keep the testimonials going up on social and across the internet....
By Jason Caruso Whether you’re building an addition, completely remodeling or just finishing your basement, a home improvement loan can help add value and comfort to your home. There are a variety of loan options available that we detail later in this article, but before you explore those, there are four steps you should take to ensure that you'll get the money...
By Dixie Somers Andrew Carnegie—founder of U.S. Steel and one of history’s richest men—once observed, “More millionaires have been made through owning real estate than through all other industrial investments combined.” Owning real estate investments remains one of the most effective means of growing one’s wealth. But to fully take advantage of the opportunities...
When moving into a new home, one of the most important things you should do is create a home inventory. In the event that somewhere down the road your valuables are lost or stolen, having visual evidence of your property is the best way for insurance adjusters to determine what they're worth. Unfortunately, many people skip this task. "Very often, homeowners learn...
