Archives for September 2015

SharpLaunch unveils comprehensive CRE platform for commercial real estate



SharpLaunch bills itself as a centralized “one-stop” digital marketing platform that makes it affordable and easy for real estate pros to expand their online presence and better market their commercial properties on the Web.

MapJam wants you to stop using Google Maps



It’s not clear exactly how many real estate agents use Google Maps on their websites to mark the location of their office and their listings, but it’s safe to say that many do.

Are Your Investments Insured If the Ground Rumbles and the Wind Blows?



Natural disasters and storms happen all of the time. Often in unexpected places. The weather is changing and storms are on the horizon. You may need to give some thought to your property insurance coverage. Many times, you’ve seen pictures on television of flooding caused by rivers, hurricanes, and other causes. Totally unexpected natural disasters […]

UK Mortgage Borrowing Increased in August



In August, mortgage borrowing in the UK increased by the greatest amount since the beginning of the financial crisis and according to the article in the Financial Times is just the latest sign that the real estate market is starting to heat up. Last month net lending increased by £3.4 billion which is the largest […]

Canadians Biggest Foreign Investors in Manhattan Real Estate



According to an article in CBC.ca, Canadians have been the largest investors into Manhattan real estate so far this year. Figures from Real Capital Analytics show Canadian investors have bought $3.85 billion of US property this year. This is much higher than the $1.97 billion worth of property bought last year. The biggest investors were […]

The Property app for landlords lets you manage properties on the go



Enter The Property, a new iPhone and iPad application for managing rental business financials on the go.

Cushman & Wakefield Completes Multi-Million Dollar Sales



Cushman & Wakefield has sold two multifamily buildings in New Jersey, located at 1000 West and 522 10th Streets in Union City. The properties were sold as an all-cash transaction with a value of $2,120,000. The buildings are adjacent to each other and between the two provide approximately 16,698 square feet. This equates to 12 […]

The American Dream Delayed



Is the American dream of home ownership still alive or has it changed to something else? As the millennium generation ages, the age of first time buyers is going up. According to mortgage site BeSmartee, the average age of first time buyers in the late 1970s was about 29. Today, it’s closer to 33. Many […]

3 Major DON’TS on social media



Everyone wants to be successful on-line and on social media. But there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed when it comes to what you should and what you shouldn’t do on social media (and on-line in general.) I presenting you today three main things to avoid on social media if you want to be […]

Jessica Chastain puts her luxury Greenwich Village pad up for rent



Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain of Interstellar fame is putting her luxury two-story New York City apartment up for rent, with an asking price of $11,500 a month.