3 investing truths from a tenured agent and investor

Chris Haddon sits down with D.C. agent and investor Cher Castillo, who shares why jumping into real estate — both investing and working with clients — has ultimately created her success and what she’s learned along the way. Continue reading

Feds release long-awaited opportunity zone regulations

The federal government released regulations Wednesday meant to stimulate investment in businesses and real estate projects in financially distressed areas. Continue reading

HBO’s John Oliver puts spotlight on mobile home industry

On Sunday, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver delved into the mobile home industry, otherwise known as the manufactured home or trailer industry. Continue reading

Real estate has no clear strategy for addressing climate change risks

Climate change poses a significant threat to the real estate industry, which has been slow to adopt standards to deal with the rising threat, according to a study published this week by the Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit education and research insti… Continue reading

The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate

Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single-family rentals. Here’s what real estate pros should know from the top down. Continue reading

SoftBank eyeing additional $15B for its Vision Fund: Report

Softbank’s Vision Fund, the venture capital arm of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, is seeking to raise an additional $15 billion to invest in tech startups. Continue reading

WATCH: Building wealth through investing

What does the transition from buying and selling homes to growing your investment portfolio look like? Why should agents be using this strategy to build wealth? From duplexes to cemeteries, listen in as these pros explain their different takes on inves… Continue reading

Homeownership isn’t a necessity for most millennials: Survey

According to a new survey commissioned by Northshore Fireplace, 65 percent of millennials believe homeownership is a ‘choice,’ rather than a necessity. Continue reading