When Debi Flynn bought the stables property on Waterloo Lane in Ballsbridge, Dublin in 2014, she intended to renovate it and sell it on. But little did she know then that it would become the first real property flip success story.The purchase has been a long drawn out affair, but it follows the breakdown of his marriage and the sale of his home off Wellington Road.Bought for around €775,000, the three-bedroom home needed to be renovated to suit modern living.The builders weren't the best so I ended up taking over partway through the job, but I learned a lot.A small…
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The real estate industry is a huge market that depends on a number of factors that determine price appreciation. Knowing these factors can help you when buying your next home or investment property. Whether you are buying now or in the future, it is best to buy when prices are dropping so that if you do decide to sell later, the property will have increased in value and you will get a better deal.To get a better idea of when real estate prices will fall, check out the list below.If interest rates riseOne of the determining factors for price declines…
We all know that Redfin and Zillow are the two big players in online home buying. Last year, Zillow had a massive flop and shut down its home flipping business, and it looks like Redfin will follow suit soon. iBuying, the act of online companies buying homes and flipping them for a profit, seemed like a good deal. How many of us drive down the street every day and see signs advertising rundown homes for top dollar? These people just fix them up and sell them for more. So why wouldn't an online home buying company want to do the…
We all know that Redfin and Zillow are the two big players in online home buying. Last year, Zillow had a massive flop and shut down its home flipping business, and it looks like Redfin will follow suit soon. iBuying, the act of online companies buying homes and flipping them for a profit, seemed like a good deal. How many of us drive down the street every day and see signs advertising rundown homes for top dollar? These people just fix them up and sell them for more. So why wouldn't an online home buying company want to do the…
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in anyone's life, and if you're considering New York, don't count out Staten Island. Staten Island has everything you want in a great neighborhood: expansive green spaces, endless outdoor activities, and a laid-back vibe. It's part of New York and close to all the excitement the city has to offer, but it has its own charm and could be the perfect place for a first-time home buyer. Here we'll discuss the most important aspects of the home buying process and also provide tips to help you make a successful…
I recently wrote an article about the average income by zip code in Sarasota/Bradenton and I thought it would be interesting to look at the average income by zip code in Pinellas County (St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Tierra Verde, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille) All figures taken from IncomeByZipCode.com ZIP Code 2020 Median Household Income 33701 $46,786 33702 $54,196 33703 $87,032 33704 $84,295 33705 $56,914 33706 $76,277 33707 $51,861 33708 $63,351 33709 $45,276 33710 $61,970 33711 $52,902 33712 $51,569 33713 $58,830 33714 $36,130 33715 $93,877 33716 $55,063 33755 $42,389 33756$45,521 33759 $53,611 33760 $50,486 33761 $57,232 33762 $67,134 33764 $53,416 33765…
Las Vegas police are investigating former Clark County Executive Robert Telles for allegedly orchestrating a home-flip scheme to profit personally from real estate sales handled by his office, a source familiar with the investigation told the Review-Journal. Sources say Telles allegedly carried out the scheme from 2020 until his September arrest in the murder of Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. Telles contacted at least one real estate agent, who refused to participate in the sale and contacted police. Mr. Telles, whose elected office is to manage the estate and protect the property of the deceased while family members and executors…
This summer, our reviews editors had the incredible opportunity to work with great companies in a variety of regions. Below are some key highlights from each experience. Dalia Idris, BXP Company, Seattle, Washington It is difficult in this short retrospective essay to summarise the insightful and enlightening experiences I gained over 10 weeks as a summer associate at Boston Properties (BXP). While working in the Seattle regional office, I challenged myself in ways that fostered both my technical real estate knowledge and interpersonal growth. For example, I accomplished numerous learning objectives, including (1) sourcing and underwriting live deals, (2) asset…
Are you interested in investing in something that will give you a stable future?Capital Smart City offers a variety of investment and housing options that are budget-friendly and come with the best living features.What more could you want than greater financial success?The smart city project is a large-scale development that is envisaged to be a luxurious and sustainable residential development in Pakistan. The Capital Smart City location is easily accessible, just 22 minutes from Rawalpindi, an 8-minute drive from M-2 Toll Plaza, and a 5-minute drive from New Islamabad International Airport. This residential development is a CDA approved project, designed…
In 2020, I wrote an article detailing the median income and median home price for each zip code in Sarasota/Bradenton. You can read it here – Sarasota/Bradenton Income by Zip Code. The previous article contained data taken in 2016. Below, I have updated the median household income using data from 2020. All figures taken from IncomeByZipCode.com. Interestingly, the zip code with the highest median income is 34211. ZIP Code 2020 Median Household Income 2016 Median Household Income Change 34211 $127,000 $91,213 39% 34242 $111,653 $92,251 21% 34228 $108,015 $87,201 24% 34202 $103,226 $93,182 11% 34201 $96,824 $91,524 6% 34240 $94,046…