Less than 10 years ago, Realtors were concerned that the Internet would make their job obsolete, but just the opposite has happened. Rather than replacing the Realtor, the Internet has enhanced their ability to do their job, making their services even more valuable.
Although the Internet gives those who choose to sell on their own opportunities [...]
I read this today about how the downturn is prompting some homeowners to do renovations they have put off for years. Building costs are down, prices for materials are down, and apparently contractors are even giving in a bit on labor costs.
An interesting piece…
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buildimprove/20071130-lin.html?rejcontent=mail
Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, one of the leading networks for brokers & agents who handle luxury estate properties will be hosting a European conference come January of 2008.
The conference, to held in Austria will bring together some of the premier luxury professionals in what will be one of the more compelling networking events of [...]
A fast-moving wildfire pushed by Santa Ana winds raced through the luxury enclave of Malibu, California early Saturday morning destroying over 50 estates and evacuating nearly 15,000 residents of this exclusive beachfront community in Los Angeles County.
The fires started about 3:30 Saturday morning as seen by Unique Homes Director of Sales Nick Antonicello, a resident [...]
Optimism was the feeling as some 25,000 agents, brokers and other real estate professionals descended upon Las Vegas last week to discuss the future of the residential real estate market at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) conference.
This being the first gathering of agents since the acute market down turn, the mood was upbeat and [...]
This Journal article from a couple of weeks ago by Sally Beatty epitomizes what we continue to hear from luxury real experts around the country—the truly wealthy aren’t affected by the housing downturn and continue to buy and sell without reservation. This story outlines how some folks are willing to pay much more to expedite [...]
Here at Unique Homes, we’re starting to gear up for our annual list of the most expensive homes in the U.S. — Ultimate Homes. But meanwhile, Forbes has released its ranking of the most expensive homes in Canada, along with news about how amazingly well the market is doing there.
http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/realestate/2007/10/12/homes-canada-expensive-forbeslife-cx_lk_1015realestate2.html
I just returned from a vacation, and in going through some old emails I found a Wall Street Journal Q&A from last month that asks an age-old question: Is it better to purchase a newer, larger home on a tiny lot or is it better to buy an older, smaller home with a larger lot [...]
Fall brings together academic minds, alumni and students alike. It’s a time when football fans flock to reconnect with the nostalgia of happy college years. So what’s the score in real estate in some college towns? From spacious entry-level abodes, to high-end regal residences, now you can check the “home” standings of your alma mater, [...]
If you haven’t heard, there’s a skyscraper planned for Chicago. In the city that invented the skyscraper, this normally might not be a very big story. But when the project is a 150-story, 2,000-foot tall spiral designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, it is a big deal. Groundbreaking is planned for January at the Chicago [...]
