We all know great school systems and access to public parks can amp up real estate values. Did you know access to healthy, innovative eats can have the same impact? A new ULI report shows that access to healthy eats, a focus on “local” choices, and innovative cuisine options can all support a richer real estate value. The report, Cultivating Development: Trends...
Great news for suburban real estate agents: Although America's urban landscapes continue to grow and millennials prefer walkable neighborhoods, suburbia is predicted to maintain its popularity. According to a new publication from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), suburban marketplaces are still expanding, and will continue to do so. Related: Walkability: It's Not...
Ever wondered where Santa parks his sleigh year-round? Now you can rest your worried mind – Zillow has created Santa's idyllic North Pole home, and calculated how much it's worth. Santa Claus' three bedroom, two bedroom log cabin stretches to a healthy 2,500 square feet—about 1,000 square feet larger than the average U.S. Home, according to Zillow. Santa's house was...
If—to quote Frank Sinatra—you want to wake up in a city that doesn’t sleep, you should obviously pack your bags and head to New York. Now, if you really want to be “king of the heap,” you need to be well-versed in Greenwich Village history. And thanks to this digestible recap, you will be ready to join the gang of "Friends" in no time. So, let’s get started. Once...
For those looking to buy a posh place in Mansfield, Ohio, 1200 Deer Run Road has it all. Located in the prestigious gated subdivision Stonegate Woods, the luxurious Mediterranean-style estate boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 10,800 square feet of living space. Just outside the city of Mansfield, the home welcomes visitors with a grand winding staircase just...
I guess your friends wouldn’t be impressed if you told them you’re moving to a nine-bedroom mansion when your old digs used to be the White House. That doesn’t mean Barack and Michelle Obama’s new Tudor-style home isn’t a sight to see. Not only is the furnishing and architecture stunning, but the house is also located by a creek in the elegant Kalorama neighborhood...
Anyone financing a home purchase knows that the bank wants to see adequate insurance on its collateral. Of course, what is sufficient for a lender may not be sufficient for the owner. Myriad homeowners policies contain a sea of coverage and exemptions which are sometimes difficult for policyholders to comprehend. If an improvement is made to the structure or a major...
By Jonathan Deesing Have you ever wondered what goes on at your home while you’re at work all day? Or wished you could remember whether you turned out the light before you left in the morning? If you’ve got a busy schedule that keeps you out of the house, it’s easy to feel out of touch with the security and well-being of your humble abode. That’s why hooking...
Have 300k to drop on a house? You won't be surprised to know that how much house you can get for that price tag varies wildly across the country. From a 165 square foot studio in Manhattan to a 4,478 square foot mansion in Memphis, your new home's location will tell what bang you're getting for your buck. Check out the deets from a new Point2homes study that compares...
