Real estate investors and developers in California may be interested in learning that the construction of new residential properties around the country dipped significantly near the end of the year. Although residential property building had reached a peak that hadn't...
Month: December 2016
Cities with strong investment potential
While California real estate can be very valuable, many commercial real estate investors may want to search for opportunities in other states. Investors who want to buy low and sell high are looking for markets with reasonably priced properties that have a strong...
REITs remain a prudent investment
Few California investors were surprised when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Dec. 14 that interest rates would be increased by a quarter point. Rates dropped to historic lows following the 2008 financial crisis, but several quarters of robust growth have led...
Reasons to invest in commercial real estate
Commercial real estate investments in California and across the country may bring investors substantial returns during 2017. Despite post-recession high prices for property and the rise in interest rates, commercial properties are appreciating, even passing their 2008...
Requesting a change in commercial zoning
California business owners know that local zoning laws may sometimes create a problem with their plans. Zoning problems may include the building's height, its proximity to another building, setbacks or zoning that does not include the type of business that wants to...
2017 real estate trends
People in California who are thinking about buying real estate in 2017 may want to look at some of the trends forecasts for the coming year. Recently, an economic team looked at key economic indicators and market data and used it to come up with a list of trends for...
Winter real estate market favors buyers
Spring and summer in California form the busy season for residential real estate sales. The desire to complete a transaction before the start of a school year often motivates buyers and sellers. The slower period between December and February, however, offers buyers...
