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John D’Angelo, U.S. Real Estate Leader at Deloitte Consulting, says the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commercial real estate (CRE) is rapidly accelerating the use of technology.

They say real estate is always a safe investment, but is that still true during a pandemic? If you’ve been thinking about sinking a nest egg into real estate, you might be understandably concerned about what the coronavirus means for your investing plans.

During the pandemic, 36 percent of Americans would be more likely to try to buy a home entirely online, and 43 percent would be more likely to try to sell a home entirely online.

Selling a home in a seller's market is far different from selling a home in a buyer's market. If you are lucky enough to be experiencing a seller's market in your area, it is indeed a fabulous time to sell. Not only will your days on market be fewer, you might also receive multiple offers.

Real estate investment can be a lucrative means of cash flow for many homebuyers. But getting started in the world of property investments isn’t as easy as sticking a for rent sign in the front yard. It takes serious planning to protect your asset and turn a profit.

If you own a home, hearing that it’s a seller’s market may pique your curiosity. For months, the limited supply of homes on the market has given sellers an advantage as buyers looked to lock in historically low mortgage rates.

Thinking about moving? While the selling process can sometimes be long and complicated, there are ways to not only increase the speed at which your home sells, but also increase its value. And the best part? Most of these fixes are pretty simple!

If you're considering putting your home or property up for sale, it may be beneficial to learn about listing agreements. While gathering your thoughts, taking inventory of the market and trying to sell your home, consider the types of listing choices available.

Sellers often don't realize that list price, when everything else is stripped away, is fairly immaterial and unimportant. The list price is important only to the extent that it could draw or repel a potential home buyer. It is the sales price and the subsequent appraised value that carry more weight.

Taking advantage of tax savings takes a certain level of sophistication, experience and expertise. You can pay significantly less in taxes depending on your tax bracket, whether or not you are a business owner or professional investor, and with proper bookkeeping.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed not only how we live but where we live, and that has upended some of the usual trends in local housing markets.

Online home buyers do much of the work involved in acquiring a house. So why are brokers’ fees still calculated under the old system?

Buying a home that was listed for sale by its current owner, without a seller’s or listing agent involved, can also have some benefits. Because you’re not also dealing with a seller’s agent, communication may be faster.

The disruption of Covid-19 on the real estate industry has been unprecedented, with one of the most stable asset classes being turned upside down within a matter of months. In comparison to other investments such as stocks and bonds, real estate adjusts at a much slower pace.

Revolutionary changes are underway. New, technology-enabled business models are earning rapid growth by solving what I call the whole problem for their users and customers. Their success will affect every industry.

It wasn't too long ago that if you heard about "pandemic-proof real estate investments," you'd probably lump that in with the zombie apocalypse. But a pandemic is here, and it's changed the marketplace. Here are some real estate investment strategies to consider that might help your portfolio weather a pandemic.

With the populations in these areas rising and global consciousness around environmental stewardship and overall health moving to the forefront of politics and everyday life, sustainability initiatives will likely become a top priority for communities, local governments and real estate investors, as well as act as a catalyst for city growth and prosperity across the United States.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed homebuyers and renters to find different and safer ways of viewing potential homes. Enter the virtual house tour. While they’re not necessarily a new concept, virtual tours have become a common way for potential buyers to experience a home without ever stepping foot in it.

Realtors generally advise clients to remove all photos and personal items so buyers can imagine themselves in the home. Some sellers are doing the opposite, even writing letters or creating videos.

Just over 3 million homeowners as of last week were delaying their monthly mortgage payments under forbearance plans launched at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite the thought and preparation that goes into listing a home, the two biggest hurdles to the sale are property photos, which should motivate buyers to request an in-person tour, and the showing, which needs to justify the photos, says Kenny Dahill, CEO, and co-founder of Burbz Co., an à la carte property management platform.

Buyers may finally be getting more housing choices. The number of newly listed homes is showing the most improvement since March. Realtor.com says its data shows the housing market is gradually moving toward a more balanced one when it comes to inventory. Plus, an overdue seasonal slowdown may be starting to take hold.

Despite hovering around their all-time low for several months now, it looks like mortgage rates have done about all they can for housing affordability.

Property values fluctuate as a result of many factors, and as a homeowner, it’s important to be aware of factors that can drive the home value down. Some of these factors are out of your control, such as market conditions, interest rates, and the economy, while others are very much in your control.

This is a column about wearing masks.

Families cramped together around a kitchen table, working, and learning online isn’t sustainable for productivity. Now, more home builders and interior designers are carving out workspaces.

Homebuyer demand had mortgage lenders incredibly busy over the summer, but that may have peaked.

If you're buying a home, choosing the right amount of home insurance for your property is key. Buy too much, and you're wasting cash on coverage you'll never use.

Despite being vacant for years, even unimaginative buyers could envision the former grandeur of this historic Chestnut Hill property.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit its 11th record of the year this week, averaging 2.80%the lowest rate ever recorded by Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates have hit a record-low once again. According to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans is now just 2.80%, the lowest point recorded since 1971 when the company began tracking rates.