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Driverless Car Fad Frees Up Garage Space

Think Realty | 29 Jun 2018

As driverless cars become more popular and the technology more advanced, real estate design and values are likely to adapt. According to Justin Thompson, a columnist at Forbes.com, driverless cars… more

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Federal Flood Insurance Program to Expire July 31

Think Realty | 28 Jun 2018

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a federal program offering flood coverage to more than 5 million property owners nationwide, will lapse at midnight on July 31, 2018, if it… more

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Supreme Court Ruling Makes Way for Fair Housing Suits Against Lenders

Think Realty | 28 Jun 2018

A 2017 ruling from the Supreme Court says cities have the right to sue banks and lenders if they can prove violations of the Fair Housing Act caused the plaintiff… more

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Mashvisor Names Top 5 Markets for Airbnb Investments for June

Think Realty | 26 Jun 2018

Airbnb rentals tend to flourish when tourist destinations heat up in the summer months, so it likely will come as little surprise that Mashvisor’s top five markets are all… more

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5 Hardest-Hit Markets for Housing Inventory Shortages

Think Realty | 26 Jun 2018

In several major markets, a shortage of existing housing inventory is approaching crisis levels. For real estate investors, that could represent a great opportunity if they have access to off-market… more

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Chicago Condos Attract Owners with Car-Sharing Perks

Think Realty | 21 Jun 2018

Amenities and perks could be the difference between a condo investment that fills up quickly with paying residents and one that doesn’t. Vista Tower, which will open next year, is… more

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Leading National Real Estate Investing Event Coming to SoCal

Think Realty | 19 Jun 2018

Think Realty will hold a Conference and Expo, July 14 and 15, at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum. The real estate investing event will focus on technology and innovation, while also… more

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Government Regulations Account for Nearly One-Third of Multifamily Development Costs

Think Realty | 18 Jun 2018

Government regulations make up about a third (32.1%) of the cost of multifamily development, reported the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) this… more

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Don’t Let Travel Deter Your Long-Distance Investments

Think Realty | 15 Jun 2018

There are real estate opportunities in nearly every corner of the world today. Luckily, you’re no longer confined to your local area as you might have been 15 or 20… more

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Behind the Scenes: Commercial Real Estate Conversion

Think Realty | 13 Jun 2018

This sign shows the building as it was whenCrestCore Realty purchased it. PROJECT BREAKDOWN Purchased: July 2015 Opening Date: January 2017 Investment: Just under $2 million Payoff: + Corporate campus… more

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