Career Series – What it’s Like Working in the CMBS Group of a Major Investment Bank + MORE

Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with numerous college seniors looking to break into real estate. Each of them is happy to report that the hiring market is beginning to pick up; they’re seeing more opportunities, getting more interviews, and generally have increased optimism.
One sector of the market which has seen a lot of hiring activity is CMBS…

Filed under: News

Our dream of owning New York City’s “steampunk loft” has come to an end, when news broke that the property had (finally) found a buyer. Though we were huge fans of the loft’s psychedelic, steampunk-inspired decor (we even did a video on it), it seems that the owner’s decision to strip it of its steampunk theme was for the better…

The Mortgage Bankers Association is forecasting that mortgage rates will rise throughout 2013 — up to 4.4 percent by the fourth quarter, from a current rate of 3.4 percent for a 30-year fixed mortgage. Should you rush to refinance now? Here are a few things to consider:
What are you trying to accomplish?
Before deciding whether to refinance, know what you’re trying to accomplish, taking into consideration timing and personal circumstances…

One of the most asked questions on Biggerpockets is from people asking, “Where Do I Start?”.  Often it’s a new investor wanting to learn about real estate investing, someone wanting to buy a house to rehab, a would-be developer or contractor, or  maybe even a new real estate agent wanting to get tips on starting in the business…

When a real estate agent shows a home, they really never know what they are going to run into. That was the case for an agent working in California’s Marin County over the weekend. She is very lucky that she and her clients were not injured after handling some deadly chemicals.
Here is the story:
Novato fire Capt…