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JL Collins: The “Simple” Path to Wealth, FIRE, and Stress-Free Investing
In This Article The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one of the trailblazers for FIRE, showing that anyone, with the right investing consistency, can reach financial independence WITHOUT complicated investing strategies, risky alternative assets, or individual
Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now
AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Buying Tips Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or
A Couple Built Their Dream Home Right on the Hudson River
After studying architecture in college and working as a designer in New York, Dana Sottile had clear ideas about what she wanted when she set out to design her own house in Garrison, N.Y.But she also knew the process of building a home could be so frustrating and unforgiving that she didn’t want to go
Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, to Step Away After Harassment Claims
Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations that industry insiders say was ignored by the influential trade group.The vice president of the nation’s key trade group for real estate appraisals has agreed to step away from his duties, after a New York
The 10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets Under $500K That Cash Flow
In This Article Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets with strong demand, flexible rules, and the potential to push revenue past six figures. In places where hot tubs and pet-friendliness move the needle, the difference between a dud and a standout
Every Investor Needs a “Buy Box”—Here’s How to Build One the Right Way
In This Article If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind of deal you’re even looking for, running the numbers can feel like throwing darts blindfolded. That’s where a buy box comes in. A buy box is
How to Find Off-Market Properties Faster Than Your Competition
In This Article If you’ve been investing or even purchasing a primary home in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard this line: “Sorry, that property’s already under contract.” It’s frustrating, right? You spend time researching a property, tracking down the owner, getting your pitch ready—only to find out someone else beat you to
Why Investors Should Consider “DIY Home Sales”
In This Article Real estate agent commissions have been the subject of a lot of conversations recently. The August 2024 NAR lawsuit ruling sparked this conversation. Full disclosure: I’m a licensed real estate agent in Colorado who actively helps buyers and sellers with their transactions. Prior to the ruling that came down in August, lots
An Arts Hub and Affordable Housing Under One Roof in Inwood
As a graduate student in Connecticut, Mino Lora wrote her thesis on creating and producing a free, accessible theater in Upper Manhattan for and about immigrants. Nearly two decades later, the People’s Theatre, which she envisioned and co-founded in 2009, will open its first permanent home in an unexpected site: a new apartment building in
Zillow: Price Cuts Hit Record as Inventory Floods Back (May 2025)
In This Article Price cuts surge across the housing market as inventory bounces back in a big way. The “healthier” housing market is starting to show, and the “gap” between buyers and sellers is shrinking. Zillow’s Orphe Divounguy is back to give a sneak peek at their latest housing market data, which shows encouraging signs
