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Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side
Mara Brock Akil poses in front of a dining table in a light-filled dining area. On the wall is a large art piece that reads “We Are More Than a Moment” in neon yellow lights. Mara Brock Akil’s New York City apartment is not a pied-à-terre, or a second home, or a crash pad. It
How to Delete Unfair Airbnb Reviews (Rookie Reply)
In This Article Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen to the Podcast Here Read the Transcript Here Ashley:Welcome to another episode of Rookie Reply. Today’s show is packed with lessons from surprise
What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments
AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! InfographicsSome HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer
What’s the Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.When Noz Nozawa first opened her San Francisco interiors firm in 2014, she faced an existential crisis: Was she a designer or was she a decorator?“I was brand-new to this universe,”
The Case for Delaying Your Home Renovation
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.For first-time home buyers, there’s a thrill that comes with the opportunity to make a space completely yours. All the unchangeable annoyances that plague a renter become solvable problems in the eyes of a new homeowner. Suddenly you can replace light fixtures, not just
Revisiting the 2008 Financial Crisis: What Actually Caused the Real Estate Market to Melt Down
In This Article Not long ago, we appeared to be staring into the abyss of a recession. Goldman Sachs had put the odds of a global recession in 2025 at 60%, although it has now dropped that estimate to 35%. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis concluded that GDP in Q1 2025 decreased 0.3%, although
Three Reasons Hard Money is Better Than Bank Money
In This Article I get asked by real estate debt investors regularly, “Why do fix-and-flippers pay such high interest rates?” and “Why don’t they just go to a bank?” It’s no secret that hard money loans are expensive, so it can be confusing why a savvy investor would pay that much for the privilege of
Investor-Owned Home Sales Reach Highest Levels in Decades
In This Article Real estate investors are eschewing the tried-and-trusted strategy of buying and holding assets for the long term and jettisoning their rental properties to escape a softening market, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Data from Realtor.com’s Investor Report showed that about 11% of all homes sold in the U.S. last year
Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals
In This Article Five rental properties are all you need to change your life. This income alone could cover all your bills, allowing your entire paycheck to go toward investing as you’re fast-tracked to financial freedom and early retirement. Even if you’ve got a demanding job with long hours and limited free time, investing in
Interest Rates Could Snowball as US Debt Begins to “Spiral”
In This Article Are rising interest rates putting pressure on the housing market and national debt? Join Dave Meyer as he dives into the implications of the U.S. national debt on real estate investors and everyday Americans. With the debt now surpassing the nation’s GDP, real estate experts are concerned about how this could influence
