Determining the Value of a House When Flipping + MORE

Spring was in full bloom this May as these 10 bright and sunny photos from Zillow Digs inspired home remodelers around the nation. See what images you and your friends Dug the most this month:
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A glass display case doubles as a partition between kitchen and living spaces in this historic Southampton estate by Zillow Digs contributor The Corcoran Group…

The Most Important Number To Figure Out For Flipping HousesThe value of a house after repair is called the ARV (After Repair Value).I often talk about taking baby steps to small advances and progress. That progress will build momentum and before you know it, you will be actively flipping houses.One of your very first steps needs to be in the direction of finding a source for valid, recent comparable sales to use to determine the ARV…

Filed under: Celebrity Homes, Renting
By Amy Schellenbaum

Word is that director Steven Spielberg — “Saving Private Ryan,” “Indiana Jones,” “Lincoln” — has nudged his Malibu beach compound on the rental market, quietly asking $125,000 a month for his 7,237-square-foot Craftsman-style main house and accompanying two-bedroom guesthouse…

Much is speculated, written, and geared towards the effort to attract motivated sellers. They are, after all, the holy grail for real estate investors. Whether by third party or direct efforts, getting an edge on an opportunity is not only potentially profitable, but critical as inventory shortages continue…

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20 Things You Should Know Before Moving to New York City
1. Honking Horns are a New Yorker’s Ambien

At first, you’ll move to New York City and the sound of traffic will keep you up. But then, a strange thing happens: The traffic begins to soothe you. “It’s like the ocean, no?” you’ll explain to your bewildered mother…