Real Estate

(BPT) – Thinking about moving? Consider Michigan, which offers great jobs, an even better cost of living, economic opportunity and welcoming communities. Its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant urban environments also inspire the quintessential work-life balance. Singles and young professionals looking to boost their careers, families looking to put down roots or individuals looking to […]

(BPT) – Investing in real estate can be a smart choice, but not all investments are created equal. There’s no denying rental properties are a surging market. Mortgage interest rates have risen dramatically over the past few years, high enough to price many people out of purchasing a home. It means the demand for rental

(BPT) – It’s a virtuous cycle: communities that are economically vibrant create good jobs that support homeownership, and homeownership builds generational wealth that supports entrepreneurship and business investment. In traditionally underserved and disadvantaged communities, though, the opposite can be true, leading to financial stagnation and a lack of opportunity for individuals and businesses. Many community-focused

(BPT) – According to results from a national survey1 released by Wells Fargo and Ipsos, Americans helped their neighbors on average six times in the last year without expecting anything in return and 77% did so at least once. Furthermore, 73% of Americans strive to support their communities by shopping local, and on average, shopped

(BPT) – Many homebuyers are rethinking their plans given market challenges. RE/MAX offers some key takeaways from its survey on the creative ways buyers are achieving homeownership.

(BPT) – From building homes, offices and all other private and public structures used every day, the construction industry touches the lives of everyone. Given the impact and scale of construction, it’s essential that the industry find ways to reduce its environmental impact and embrace sustainable practices. According to the World Green Building Council®, buildings

(BPT) – By Brian Walsh, “CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”1, SoFi Deciding to purchase a home, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, is a big and exciting milestone. It will define your finances in the short- and long-term and will likely be the biggest purchase of your life, so it’s natural to want to make sure everything

(BPT) – With less than 2% of the U.S. population involved in farming and ranching, many are unaware of their food’s backstory. Noticing the gap, Chad and Jeana Steiner decided to launch their own agritourism destination in Washington to make a difference. When the Steiners purchased an empty lot a couple hours east of Seattle

(BPT) – The demand for homes with sustainable features is growing. However, home building companies that are committed to sustainability recognize that how you build a home is just as important as the home itself. Below are three ways that Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, is investing in practices that promote

(BPT) – With the influx of Proptech and emerging living behaviors following COVID-19, multifamily is changing. Allegion surveyed today’s renters to uncover what they value most, and a few of the findings are below.