“No one is making any more real estate,” the saying goes, but we all know that properties can often cost too much and it’s too anxious to have to compete in the local real estate game, especially as a rookie. Experienced investors know and corner the market best, but they’re always looking for smart upstarts like you.

Property development is popular in the UK and it’s no longer the preserve of large companies. TV shows like Homes Under the Hammer profile everyday people who turn a tasty profit by buying properties to rent or sell — even if they have no formal building or business skills.

Maybe you remember renting and how seemingly rich your landlords were—especially the one with a dozen properties. Maybe you’ve heard that you can’t go wrong with real-estate (which isn’t true, unfortunately). Maybe you want to boost your income so that you can retire before you’re 60. Whatever your inspiration is for getting into real estate, there are a few things you need to consider before you get started lest you turn your dream into a bankruptcy.

The search for alpha (i.e. returns) is what drives investors and when it comes to commercial real estate the race to reap profits is in full swing. For those who bought into the market during 2010 and 2011, making big money is relatively easy as valuations are working in their favor.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and the national non-profit KaBOOM! have awarded a Let’s Play Community Construction Grant to build a new playground at Cromwell Court Apartments a 124-unit family affordable housing development in downtown Hyannis, MA owned by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH).

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law SB 818, a bill to restore key provisions in California’s landmark “Homeowner’s Bill of Rights” (HBOR) legislation which passed in 2012 in response to the foreclosure crisis. HBOR has prevented thousands of avoidable foreclosures by requiring mortgage loan servicers to engage in timely

Moving to a new home can be one of life's most exciting yet challenging experiences, especially when you have young children in tow. The combination of packing boxes, scheduling logistics, and managing your own emotions while keeping little ones calm and engaged requires careful planning and patience.

Modern homeowners are discovering that the most stunning landscapes aren't always the most complex ones. Sustainable landscaping with native plants offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, environmental responsibility, and practical benefits that make it an ideal choice for today's eco-conscious families.

A new follow-up study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the cost of rent, particularly for lower-income renters and those renting from small multifamily properties.

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home. The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to solicit interest from partners with development projects on private land, exploring the expansion of public development opportunities that could serve low-income New Yorkers.

Community members interested in an opportunity to give back can now volunteer as a driver for meal delivery service to homebound seniors throughout New Hanover County. Weekdays, the Senior Resource Center’s Nutrition Program serves more than 700 seniors daily as part of its Home Delivered Meals Program.

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.

Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act