AUSTIN, TEXAS June 17, 2025 — Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Europe. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in North Macedonia. As of May 31, the brand has 18 market centers and 9,551 affiliated agents across Europe. “We’re thrilled … Read more
How to sell a house that needs work to an investor Because price drives the investor, you don’t have to stress about looking through paint or flooring swatches. However, you should still prepare the house so it’s presentable, especially for your peace of mind. 1. Spend a few hours cleaning up When you sell your … Read more
Airbnb growth trends drive where and how much short-term rental investors earn. In 2025, knowing the numbers is non-negotiable. Our latest snapshot shows the US average Airbnb occupancy dipping to about 50%, down 7 points from last year, as new listings outpace demand. Yet nightly prices keep climbing. CBRE reports “strong rate growth”, and those … Read more
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), the firm’s nontraded REIT, recently refinanced a portfolio comprising 59 industrial properties spanning 13 states. This was achieved by securing a $1 billion CMBS loan that was originated late last month. The syndicate of lenders for this loan includes Goldman Sachs, German American Capital Corp., Barclays Capital Real Estate … Read more
“Walk Score” is an interactive tool (just enter an address) that measures how easy it is to get around without a car. It measures convenience of walking, biking & using public transit to reach amenities such as schools, shops, parks, restaurants, grocery stores, libraries, cafes…etc. Basically it describes how easy it is to walk around … Read more
I have been in love with this gorgeous old house since the Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts tear-jerker “Stepmom” arrived in movie theaters back in 1998. Some of the filming locations I’ve featured get talked about more often online (“Something’s Gotta Give,” anyone?), but this is one of my personal favorites. The stunning property overlooks the Hudson … Read more
The commercial real estate industry is facing an unprecedented series of challenges that center around a shift to Work-From-Home (WFH) and Hybrid strategies. Corporate occupiers have instituted WFH and Hybrid schedules to hire talent regardless of where they live, to retain their best employees, and to save money. These series of challenges are compounded by … Read more
In 1923, the Chicago City Club sponsored a competition to address “the theoretical and practical parameters, social and physical, of a micro-community in a suburban context with a focus on housing.”1 William E. Drummond, a student in the Frank Lloyd Wright studio, offered the concept of the “Neighborhood Unit.” This innovative urban design suggested that … Read more
In a world where everyone is running fast and only the smartest survive, businesses have started to find the magic of flexible office spaces. But who is making all of this possible? Introducing Fairfox EON, a new way to make your workspaces simple, flexible, and well-organized. You have landed at the right place if you … Read more
The last walkthrough before closing a home sale can be super tricky. Sometimes, you find problems like broken things, stuff that’s gone missing, or promises not kept. This can mess up the sale, upset your clients, and make you, the agent, look bad. It’s more than just house trouble; it’s about handling people’s big feelings … Read more