The ranking was based on a composite of 5 different scores, including affordability, economy, safety, education & health, and quality of life.

Converting a single family into a multi unit has the potential to be a great investment, in which you can significantly improve your financial freedom, but it's no easy task.

In order to be a successful real estate agent, you need a variety of important skills to make sure you are doing your best for your clients.

Investing in high-end real estate now has a benefit beyond the obvious monetary incentive. “Golden visa” programs lead ex-patriots on a fast track to citizenship in their new countries. When a foreigner invests over a certain dollar threshold they are eligible to receive a residence visa, which often leads to a [...]

Home Prices Accelerate for The First Time in a Year.

College graduations have come and passed, apartment hunting season is upon us.

It is no secret that innovation drives productivity and bolsters economies. Cities with high concentrations of human capital are more likely to witness a future of prosperity. In a recent study, this idea was put to the test in relation to real estate, and not surprisingly, cities with higher concentrations of innovation and talent recorded [...]

You get what you pay for, and that is especially true for real estate professionals.

Whether you are a new investor, or an experienced veteran, it’s sometimes easy to get in over your head when you discover a new opportunity or property that seems too good to pass up.

In a recent ranking based on median listing price and median days on the market, Boston ranks as April's number one hottest housing market.

The median days on the market in Boston is 32 days, which is quick compared to other cities, but not necessarily the quickest. Where Boston really shines is this short days on market number in [...]

Many people avoid foreclosures like the plague, but if done right, they can be a great investment.

iBuyer companies, like Opendoor and Offerpod might make the process of selling your house easy and quick, but it comes at a price.

Castles President, Jim Lowenstern, Joins Inman's Luxury Referral Network

Working with a luxury buyer presents a very different experience than working with any other demographic. Those who are looking to purchase a high-end property are discerning and highly-informed — and expect their agent to be as well. As a result, the questions they ask are less about learning about a market’s livability and more about what [...]