Kath Anderson

Top 5 Retirement Towns in the US Revealed

Many seniors retired and left the city last year, but where are they heading? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, many seniors realized that 2020 is a good year to mark their retirement and finally take a step back from the crazy and chaotic world of business and work in general.
Can Luck and Superstition Belief Affect Home Buying Decisions?

House number 13 or 66? Hard pass for some superstitious homebuyers. Counting the number of stair steps, windows facing the east, bringing rice and salt during move in day.
New York House With "Bathroom/Kitchen" Combo Raises Eyebrows

Everything looks normal until you see the bathroom with a full kitchen on the side. Another day, another bizarre Zillow listing finds. When the coronavirus global pandemic hit the same month last year, everyone suddenly found a new hobby of browsing real estate listings online.
How Can a Fireplace Increase Your Home's Resale Value?

A fireplace is not just a home feature that provides warmth, but a priced gem that could increase a property's resale value.
Browsing Weird Real Estate Listing Cures Pandemic Cabin Fever?

Aside from a sense of escapism, browsing weird real estate listing also shed some pandemic cabin fever.
Jimmy Fallon Drops Extremely Customized NYC Apartment for $15 Million

The 4,950-square-feet New York apartment is a combination of four units at the historic Gramercy Park co-op building.
Royal Fiasco: GoFundMe to Pay Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Mortgage Busted

The GoFundMe page only got 3 donors with a total of $110 donation. Following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive Oprah interview that rocked the British Royal Family, a royal fan had set up a GoFundMe page to help the couple pay off the mortgage of their $14.
New York Landlords, Brokers Sued For Discriminating Tenants With Section 8 Vouchers

48% of the 477 phone conversation with brokers and landlords allegedly discriminates Section 8 voucher holders.
Has The COVID-19 Transformed Multifamily House's Design Forever?

As we embrace the "new normal," the health crisis also transformed the way multifamily homes are designed.
Is 2021 The Year For Real Estate Rebound in New York?

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollS out in the city, New York is slowly recovering from the pandemic coma.
Tiny Home Living: Things To Know Before Moving Into a Tiny House

Beyond the cuteness of tiny houses, there are legal, financial, and social factors you need to consider before going on a tiny home living.
The Psychology Behind The Satisfaction of Browsing Real Estate Listing Explained

Experts said that browsing online property listings produces happy hormones. Real estate obsession is real, and the coronavirus global pandemic made it even worse for people who find satisfaction in browsing photos of properties online.
4 Satisfying and Extremely Creative TikTok Furniture Makeover

This TikTok user flips old home items into branded furniture dupes. When the year 2020 happened, almost everyone stuck at home embarked on their DIY projects to keep their day busy and forget about the pandemic for a while.
Single Ladies Beat Men as First-Time Homebuyers

5.2 million homeownership belongs to women, while only 3.6 million belong to men. Who run the world? Girls! Gone are the days when women are viewed to be someone meant to stay at home.
Zillow Facing Lawsuit For Allegedly Hiding Affordable Online Listings

REX accused Zillow of favoring NAR's listing and hiding affordable house for sale. Zillow - the online real estate marketplace is once again going viral on the internet.
Hong Kong Transforms Hotels Into Apartments to Address Apartment Shortage

Hong Kong developers are leading the trend of converting hotels into apartments. In the effort to address the current shortage of apartments in Hong Kong, the country's top developers are looking into transforming hotels into residential spaces.
New York's Megamansion 'The One' Now At The Edge of Foreclosure

Developer Nile Niami failed to pay the $82.5 million he borrowed to build "The One" New York mansion.
Data Center Real Estate is Booming in 2021, Why?

Data center real estate is essential to how we live our everyday lives as it stores data that fuels our online activities.
Top 5 Reasons to Invest In Solar Power For Your Home

Why spend thousands of dollars on electricity bill when you can have a cheaper option? When the coronavirus global pandemic hit last year, most of us were forced to stay at home, take our jobs at home, and even kids had to do online classes, which all boils down to one thing: consuming more electricity at home.
Wealthy Canadians Shopping for Private Islands Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Forget about crazy rich Asians, as extremely affluent Canadians are flexing their wealth by buying private islands.
The Meaning Behind Shady' We Buy Houses' Signages Revealed

It may look like a scam, but these "we buy houses" signs mean business. We buy houses. Cash for homes. Fast cash, quick close. These are just some of the many shady signages you have probably seen around the neighborhood, sticking out of the ground or posted on overlooking highways.
Developer Bob Morgan and 4 Others Accused Mortgage Fraud Scheme Anew

Five months after his first mortgage fraud case was dismissed, Bob Morgan is facing the same allegation.
New York Hotels and Office Buildings To Be Transformed Under New State Senate Bill

The proposal is limited to struggling commercial real estate which is for sale due to economic woes.
Drive Through Lane: Once Overlooked Now Seen Potential in Commercial Real Estate

Drive-through lanes became a perfect option to maintain social distancing while grabbing food. Real estate investors are now keeping an eye on an often-overlooked type of commercial property, the drive-throughs.
Las Vegas Sands Drops US Property to Focus on Asian Counterparts

Las Vegas Sands US properties sold for a $6.25 million deal. Las Vegas Sands just announced the decision to leave its namesake city and selling two of its property in the United States for a whopping $6.
5 Easy Tips to Prevent Your House Getting Flood From Melting Snow

Snow during winter is fun, not until it melts and results in flooding the basement. Snow during winter is fun, not until it melts and results in flooding the basement.
Foyer: This "Useless" Part of the House Makes a Comeback Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

From useless to essential. Foyer a.k.a entryway is making a comeback, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic,
2021 Top Tile Trend For Your Next Residential Makeover

Start your kitchen and bath makeover with these 2021 tile trends. As families continue to spend more time at home due to the coronavirus global pandemic, some of them are using their lockdown time to embark on a much-needed home makeover.
How Would the 3-2-2 Work Scheme Affect Commercial Real Estate?

A Harvard professor predicted that after the pandemic, the regular working hours of 9 a.m to 5 p.m will become 3-2-2.
This LA Mansion Is So Expensive, Only 20 Wealthy Families Can Afford It

The 35,000 square-foot mansion sells for $119 million exclusive for the selected list of wealthy business people.