The tallest residential structure in the Western Hemisphere sits at 432 Park Avenue in New York City. Standing at nearly 1,400 feet, there are 141 apartments for sale in a building where there average selling price is $21 million, ten times the price of an “average” Manhattan apartment! But here’s the thing, despite all the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2016
What The Average Manhattan Rent Could Get You Abroad
Finding a home in Manhattan is notoriously hard, with rents steadily on the rise and an ever-growing influx of people looking to make the borough their home. For February 2016, MNS Real Estate reports the average Manhattan rent to be sitting at $3,850 (€3,411, £2,658), after spiking over $4,000 (€3,563, £2,812) towards the end of… Read more »
Edward Alexander, Gay Wilmington Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals: After a successful career with Morgan Stanley, Edward Alexander is working with a level of professionalism and knowledge that’s hard to match! Wilmington has the largest per capita gay… Read more »
Most Rural LGBT Folks Move to Cities
More than half of LGBT people that live in rural areas of Northern Ireland feel compelled to move to cities, a new report has revealed. The findings by The Rainbow Project, also showed that 43% of respondents said their sexual orientation was at least partly related their desire to move. The survey explored the lives… Read more »
Why It Seems Impossible To Buy Your First Home
A starter home is supposed to be an entry point into the market: a modest property, maybe a two-bed, one-bath, a place a young couple could buy into before all the pets and kids and seldom-used kitchen appliances come along. Buy a starter home, if all goes well, and you position yourself later to trade… Read more »
Ray Gernhart, Gay Washington DC Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals: With my successful career of over twenty five years in real estate, I have personally experienced all the ups and downs of the Washington DC real estate market. Since… Read more »
Sleek New LGBTQ Housing Coming to LA and NYC
Los Angeles and New York City, which have two of the largest LGBTQ populations in the country, are about to welcome two exciting new facilities geared at those communities. In Los Angeles, not far from the iconic and soon-to-be-demolished Circus Disco gay club, the LGBT Center will build a new campus with 100 affordable housing… Read more »
Jamie Stokes, Gay Oshawa, Ontario Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals: I am a dedicated and driven full time Sales Representative here to help you get your dream home in the area that is best for you. I work full… Read more »
Best Date to List a Home for Sale, By Market
Spring selling season is ready to bloom–in just over a week for some of the nation’s markets according to Zillow, which last week reported the best time frame to list a home for sale in specific major metros across the nation. The Hanley Wood Data Studio picked up on the Zillow report and created the… Read more »
Lynn Wunsch, Lesbian Denver Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals: My real estate practice is based upon my core values and my passion to provide superior customer service, leverage my expertise and knowledge, serve as an advocate and the… Read more »
Japan Plans World’s Tallest Skyscraper
Japan will one day lay claim to the world’s tallest building, if new plans are to go ahead. The Sky Mile Tower in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, would measure 1,699m and host up to 55,000 people. It would be located in a Tokyo Bay, southeast of the city. The futuristic concept for the new… Read more »
Get The Advice You Need To Sell Your Property
Get The Advice You Need To Sell Your Property Knowing a bit about the features of a property can help know how much to sell or offer for a home for. Things like swimming pools, two-car garages, single car detached garages or attached garages can make a difference in the value of the home. They… Read more »
Millennials Leaving High-Cost Vancouver, B.C.
As the price of an average house in the beautiful city nears $1.3 million Canadian, young tech workers are moving out, leaving worried business leaders behind. Kevin Oke had a millennial’s dream job in Vancouver, B.C., working as lead designer at a video-game company whose clients included Atari and Ubisoft Entertainment, but he still couldn’t… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips And Strategies On Buying Real Estate
Tips And Strategies On Buying Real Estate For buyers that have lost their home to foreclosure keep your dream alive. There may have been many reasons for losing the home such as job loss. Keep in mind that someday you will own a home again and places like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can give… Read more »
Brian Lavery, Gay Seattle Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I’m a Seattle native, and my family has lived on the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle for three generations. I graduated from Washington State University with a Business/Marketing degree,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Good Solid Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Use
Good Solid Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Use Remember that the interest rate isn’t the most important part of a mortgage. You also have to think about closing costs, points and other incidentals. There are different kinds of loan as well. That is why you have to find out as much as you… Read more »
Melissa C Lundgren, Gay Friendly Nashville Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. My goal is to give you a stellar- best ever-personal-home buying or listing experience- To determine, prepare, and help you accomplish your goals and dreams of Home ownership here… Read more »
Could This 3D-Printed Home Be The Revolution For Off-Grid Living?
Buildings, transport and manufacturing consume the most energy in our day-to-day lives; but with ever-rising demand and cost, what would it look like if we reimagined these systems? The Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy (AIME) demonstration project is one possible strategy to create a balance between urbanization, resulting in humanity’s growing need for energy, and humanity…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: When To Lower The Price Of Your Real Estate
When To Lower The Price Of Your Real Estate Selling a home or piece of real estate, especially in today’s market can seem like a questionable decision. If you need to sell, then using the tips found below you can make the process easier and make sure that you are getting the most that you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Thinking About Buying Real Estate IN Brandon? Read These Tips First
Thinking About Buying Real Estate IN Brandon? Read These Tips First Knowing what you can afford in monthly payments is very important when considering a real estate purchase. If you have a maximum monthly payment amount that you feel comfortable with, then you will eliminate the possibility of making yourself “house poor”, meaning that all… Read more »
Paul Hyllested, Gay Phoenix Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Paul Hyllested has been in the real estate industry since 2000. During his time in the business of real estate, Paul has been a part of both difficult and… Read more »
Vancouver Has a Ton of Empty Homes
“Home buyers and prospective renters have fretted for years that investors were snapping up homes and leaving them empty, cutting supply and boosting prices in the process,” as the Financial Post put it. The report analyzed residential electricity consumption via a decade’s worth of anonymized data provided by BC Hydro, the electric utility. A home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Quick Advice To Help You Sell Real Estate In Harrisburg
Quick Advice To Help You Sell Real Estate In Harrisburg When you’re ready to sell your house, pick an agent who gives you a lower estimate. It may feel like a blow to the gut, but that’s probably closer to a realistic sale price. Of course, you can still start high, but this way you’ll… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Shop Until You Drop: Real Estate Buying Tips For Sioux Falls Home Buyers
Shop Until You Drop: Real Estate Buying Tips For Sioux Falls Home Buyers Knowing what you can afford in monthly payments is very important when considering a real estate purchase. If you have a maximum monthly payment amount that you feel comfortable with, then you will eliminate the possibility of making yourself “house poor”, meaning… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Tips That Can Save You A Bundle When Buying a Home in Hartford SD
Home Mortgage Tips That Can Save You A Bundle When Buying a Home in Hartford SD Try getting pre-approved for your mortgage. It helps you know what you’re able to spend before you bid on properties. It also helps you avoid getting attached to a home that is out of your price range. The process… Read more »
LGBT People Flocking to Anti-Gay States
LGBT people are increasingly moving to traditionally red states where they lack protections against discrimination and are under attack from anti-gay lawmakers, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Gallup. Of the 20 US cities that saw increases in their rankings for percentage of LGBT residents from 1993 to 2014,… Read more »
Jeremiah Oswald, Gay Charleston Real Estate Agent
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Jeremiah has a passion for real estate which started when he bought his first home at 21. Homeownership and the idea of long-term investments inspired him to become a… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold In Tea
Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold In Tea Don’t be afraid to get into a bidding war, because it may be your best option for selling high. By pricing the home competitively considering the area it is in, interest will be shown by more potential buyers. The best case scenario is that two or… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Buying Made Simple In Sioux Falls
Real Estate Buying Made Simple In Sioux Falls If you find the right real estate, do not hesitate to move forward. Many buyers spend time wondering if there might be something better or if they have made the right decisions. Not making a move on the right property can result in someone else purchasing before… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: How To Increase The Value Of Your Real Estate In Tea SD Before Selling
How To Increase The Value Of Your Real Estate In Tea SD Before Selling If you are a seller that is about to put your home up on the market you should get your own home inspection done ahead of time. You wouldn’t want to have a problem when a buyer has it inspected and… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: A Guide To Buying Real Estate In Sioux Falls SD
A Guide To Buying Real Estate In Sioux Falls SD Know the entire cost of the home you are thinking of buying. Different properties will have different tax amounts that are owed each year, have different energy efficiency when it comes to utilities, and may have different costs for homeowners insurance as well. Use this… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Tips For Buyers in Harrisburg SD That Can Make Your Life Easier
Home Mortgage Tips For Buyers in Harrisburg SD That Can Make Your Life Easier Watch out for banks offering a “no cost” mortgage loan. There is really no such thing as “no cost”. The closing costs with “no cost” mortgages is rolled into the mortgage loan instead of being due upfront. This means that you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Sell Your Home In Brandon Now – Here Is How!
Sell Your Home In Brandon Now – Here Is How! If you’re waiting to sell your house: maybe until the market recovers a bit; or because you can’t find a buyer, then renovate! Re-tile the entryway, plant some flowering bushes, go ahead and get those new cabinets for the kitchen. It’ll make the house more… Read more »
