This Week’s Crazy Building: Cineteca Nacional

The Cineteca Nacional, located in Mexico City has a new futuristic look. It was revitalized in 2014 by Rojkind Arquitectos. They were originally hired to renovate and expand the space but ended up making several smart changes to more effectively utilize the area and better serve the people who use it. Originally the parking lot
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You’re invited to our latest Open House Extravaganza!

This Sunday, February 24th from 1pm-3pm. I hope to see you there!
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Casa da Musica

Porto, Portugal’s Casa da Musica steps away from the traditional concert hall. This angular space makes a striking change among its more traditional neighbors. Inside are a grand auditorium, a smaller performance space, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, restaurant, 600 space underground parking lot. On top, an opening creates a roof terrace lined with black and
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Technology Has Sped Up the Marketing of Your Home

    If you’re a home seller, technology has vastly sped up how quickly you can list your home and receive an offer for it.     Do you know how much technology has sped up how a home is marketed? Back in the “dark ages” (i.e., when I first started in real estate), when
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Can a tenant give a 30-day notice before their lease ends?

Question: “If a tenant has a lease, they can still give a 30 day notice to end the lease, can’t they?” Answer: No, they can’t. A lease agreement binds a landlord and tenant for a certain time period. Neither has the right to unilaterally end the lease early. If a tenant breaks a lease, my
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Can you give me an overview of things I should know when buying a home?

Question: “Last time we bought a home, the agent didn’t explain anything or give us any guidance. Can you give me an overview of things I should know?” Answer: There’s a lot to know, but here are some basics and smart tips not everyone thinks about: Upon acceptance: Get your deposit into escrow within 3
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Is selling my house to a flipper safe?

Question: “We may sell our house to a flipper who contacted us…” Answer: Be careful! A cautionary note about home flippers, aka investors who buy, fix, and resell homes… I deal with them regularly, and many follow a strategy of: Make a “cash” offer, often sight unseen. Get the offer accepted, “tying up” the home.
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A February Market Update for You

  Interest rates have unexpectedly dropped, leaving a window of opportunity open for homebuyers. Here’s what you need to know.   I’m coming to you today with your February 2019 market update. This update is particularly geared toward those who are considering buying a home or should consider buying one. “The market is starting to
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Hilton London Metropole

The unusual facade of the Hilton London Metropole seems to bend the laws of space. It is one of the largest hotels in Europe and can accomodate about 3,000 people in its conference space. It contains over 1,000 rooms and can dine about 2,000. The Metropole is centrally located in London, nearby Hyde park. The
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Do I have to talk to a lender before I see a home?

Question: “A real estate agent told me she wouldn’t show me any homes unless I talked with a lender to see if I was qualified. Isn’t that a bit much? Having to talk with a lender just to see one home?” Answer: It doesn’t sound like the agent explained the benefits to you of talking
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