Real Estate

Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the hottest spots in the United States. From 1990 to 2000, its population grew by 36.6%: From 395,934 people to 540,828. From 2000 to 2010, it surged by another 35.2%: From 540,828 to 731,424 people. And though less but still impressive, from 2010 to…

We’ve been on a tour d’horizon lately with our studies, analyzing various American states and identifying the richest cities there. Recently, we have covered several states of the Midwest, including the richest cities in Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan. Now, we turn our eye on that classic state that Abraham Lincoln…

The cost of everything is rising, and it appears that home maintenance expenses are no exception. In fact, according to a recent report, it now costs, on average, $6,548 a year to maintain a single family home. In a previous article, we revealed that on average, homeowners can expect to…

A lot of No. 1 hits come out of Nashville, Tennessee’s country music industry each year. But Music City accomplished a feat of its own by ranking as the best overall real estate investment prospect for the third consecutive year while Florida cities lost some of their luster amid slowing…

Amid one of Europe’s most significant housing market downturns, Stockholm-based Beqo Hoti, who oversees Scandinavian markets, has set his sights on Spain and Greece south to better serve his Nordic clientele. The sun-soaked countries have long been favored by Scandinavians for second homes—and given their higher levels of income, many…

It’s been noted the pandemic accelerated technology adoption, producing changes in months that otherwise might have taken a decade. Among the advancements propelled in that era was virtual staging, a convenience that enabled homes to continue selling during the lockdown. Like a number of other Covid-era movements, virtual staging has…

For college students and those nearing graduation, it’s common to think about the future, including their career. Every year, undergrads call, email, and communicate with me on social media to ask for advice. They’re typically focused on finding their first full-time paying job. While gaining employment and becoming self-sustaining is…

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