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What In The World Is A Lot Split Plat?
A lot split is requested by someone who wants to take an existing lot or lots and create two or more “new” lots, hence “splitting” the lot. What type of property can be split? A residential, commercial or industrial property may be split. This includes property that is either a part of an existi ...
Why Lots of Millennials Will Never Be Homeowners
Why a Real Estate Commission Split Matters
Why a real estate commission split matters when you are selling a home. Discounting your commission often times leads to netting less money on your sale.
How Should a Split-Level Home Measured?
Split-level homes can be confusing when it comes to square footage. After a real estate appraisal, we sometimes get questions as to why a 2,000 square foot home was listed as a home with 1,200 square foot living space. Appraisers aren’t trying to rip you off or anything; they’re just following the law. Using …
Consumers Split on Which Candidate Is Better for Housing
Existing and prospective homeowners are split about which presidential candidate is better for real estate.
Building a New Home on an Infill Lot
Finding a newly built home in the heart of a city can be challenging, but building a custom home on an infill lot may be the solution you’re looking for.
Choosing A Building Lot For Your Home
When choosing a building lot for your home, there are many things to consider. Once you have selected a neighborhood, you will want to do a thorough investigation of the lots available, and decide which best fits the needs of you and your family. Below are some things to consider when choosing a bui
The shortage of buildable lots is a growing problem
For many families, selecting and navigating a move into a new home is the fulfillment of a dream. But for others, moving into their dream home would mean a house designed specifically for them, custom built on their own selected lot. This latter group is now facing a growing problem -- a shortage of desirable lots to build their custom-designed home.
New ideas to revive empty lots
Empty lots throughout the city can be a liability or an asset, leaders say, and planning is key for revival
Auto Dealers Have Lots to Deal With
Real-estate dynamics are consequential and often overlooked.
Lot Lines: Does size really matter?
I think that the reduction in average square footage in the last several years, although small, is a good sign that homebuilders are listening.
Shrinking lot sizes? Let’s get surgical.
Home sites are getting smaller in all markets across the country. Quality developable land is scarce. And construction costs rise every quarter. These factors are fueling a movement toward smaller,…
How to Invest in Real Estate Without a Lot of Money
You can invest money in the housing market for as little as a $500.
Why spring sports feels a lot like real estate negotiations
Much like a professional golfer or a major league batter, commercial real estate brokers begin with no earnings or batting averages.
Why are Single-family Lot Values Rising?
Lot values hit a record high, with some areas of the country higher than others. What caused this jump in lot prices?
Could A Lack Of Lots Be Driving Prices Up?
When thinking of buying a home, few buyers consider the number of buildable lots in their area. However, builders say a shortage of available lots is keeping them from putting up more new homes. An…
4 Surprising Companies That Teach You A Lot About Real Estate
My biggest breakthroughs have come from systematically studying companies outside the real estate industry. Here are 4 lessons to help you hit your goals.
Buying A Lot Vs. Buying A Home: The Differences You Need To Know
If you're looking for the perfect real estate investment opportunity you've probably been looking at homes - but have you considered buying vacant lan...
How to Choose the Right Lot for Your New CT Home
Consult with a CT custom home builder before you choose the lot for your new home to get insight and advice that will help you save money and time.
