Author: Pam Finkelstein
John-Mark Mitchell of Mitchell Prime Properties just closed the sale on this stunning estate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for $4.6 million. Mitchell said, “It was an honor to be a part of a record-breaking sale of one of the Triad’s last Legacy Estates. While our efforts of accomplishing... Read More
We chronicled the 10 most expensive properties in Florida less than a month ago—and the top two from that list are now off the market. As for the latest entrant, this huge house on Billionaire’s Row was built in 2015 and sits on 2.66 acres. The Atlantic Ocean... Read More
Welcome to your home tax deduction checklist! The biggest change for 2020? The standard deduction jumped a couple of hundred dollars for taxpayers—to $12,400 for individuals, $18,650 for heads of household, and $24,800 for married couples filing jointly. (Feed generated with... Read More
It’s one of the most expensive homes in one of the best parts of town. Located in the heart of Holmby Hills, the ginormous home is just a few doors down from one of the area’s most notorious estates, the Playboy Mansion—which, in case you’re wondering, isn’t for... Read More
Three months after being traded to the Lakers, Dennis Schroder has found a place to stay. A natural fit for the NBA veteran, the property includes a basketball court on the side of the home, as well as a basketball-themed guest bedroom with orange walls and a miniature... Read More
What’s an “en suite bathroom” anyway? The term “en suite bathroom” isn’t very popular and some people are still unsure. En suite is French and literally means ‘in sequence’ or ‘in agreement or harmony’. The term is still used today, but it doesn’t refer to a bathroom in... Read More
Making an energy change doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and you do not need to completely overhaul your home to make it “smarter.” No one wants to waste energy. You understand how your usage affects your energy bills and impacts the environment. But changing your habits can be... Read More
Millennials comprise the largest segment of home buyers in the country. LendingTree recently analyzed mortgage purchase requests made on its site through the 50 largest metros in the country from Jan. 1 through Dec. 15, 2020, to see where millennials are most targeting in their home searches. For... Read More
If you have space in your home, you could consider establishing a home-based workout area to keep yourself fit and healthy. Building a standard home gym might appear uninspired at the beginning since you’ll be setting up equipment that may not entice you to work out more. But... Read More
Here we’ll look at the last six of the top 10 reasons for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) attempts fail. In spite of so much property data being accessible to the general public, and countless television shows covering so many aspects of the real estate industry, home sellers who attempt to go... Read More
The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) is celebrating the strongest February in Calgary real estate in years and says there’s reason to believe the trend will continue. CREB cites low mortgages rates, an increase in energy sector confidence and Alberta’s vaccine rollout as contributing factors for the 1,836... Read More
In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate commissions. First-time homebuyers are sometimes confused by commissions. It can seem like you are paying a real estate agent a lot of money for what appears on the surface to be little effort. But... Read More