Laura Agadoni

Learn the differences between banks and nonbank lenders to help you decide which way to go when taking out a mortgage or a small business loan.
If you were a fan of ''The Sopranos'' or ''The Godfather,'' when you hear the term ''nonbank lender,'' you might have visions of someone coming around to break your legs if you don't pay up.
However, when we refer to nonbank lenders, we're simply talking about financial institutions that don't have a full banking license, that don't take deposit...

When I bring up “basic housing rights” here, I’m not talking about the implied warranty of habitability, where a landlord must ensure the rental property is safe and fit to live in.
Basic habitability is required in every state and one that all landlords should want to abide by.
…basic housing rights are not the same as habitability.
Basic housing rights is the idea that people have the basic right to be provided rental housing in the area they want and in their budget. Hmmm. Can you imagine ...

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Here are three stories from millennials on how they went about buying their first home.
The percentage of homes sold to first-time homebuyers is lower than it's been in 30 years, according to the National Association of Realtors
There are a number of factors why millennials find it difficult to buy a home:
High rent in some areas makes it difficult to save.
Low inventory in certain markets drives prices up.
Many millennials have too much debt, much of it student loan debt.
But despite t...

You own rental property, but now what?
What’s your exit strategy?
How are you going to make money?
Some real estate investors buy rental properties with the goal to fix them up and flip them. Others buy so they’ll have a nice income stream for retirement. And some people buy rental property with the intention of selling when they need the money, such as to pay for a large expense.
So which is the best way?
The answer is that they all are.
The key is to know which type of investor you want to ...

Imagine an apartment that uses motion sensors to turn on the lights on as you enter.
Or if you want to come home to a cool space on a hot summer’s evening, you can turn on the air conditioning from your smartphone.
Those are just some of the things a smart home can do. Building on the Internet of Things’ (IoT) concept – where a home’s devices “talk” to each other – pre-wired apartments are springing up from New York to California as developers begin to recognize the opportunities for new-buil...

The All-Inclusive, or AI, vacation has been around since the 1950s when the idea of a comprehensive vacation package that included meals, lodging, and entertainment appealed to cost-conscious travelers. It’s still a popular concept today, but the business model behind that concept has evolved dramatically.
Take, for example, the food in the plentiful buffets found at many All-Inclusive resorts. Today, that food is likely to be locally sourced and sustainable while bespoke cocktails are made w...

From hip lobbies with a coffee shop ambiance to shared living spaces linking guest rooms, more hotels are turning their focus to providing inviting community areas.
For corporate travelers, it may mean sending a few emails from a co-working alcove complete with power and USB outlets, while leisure visitors may linger around tables stacked with board games or post photos to social media from the lounging zones.
“Today’s travelers often place greater value on convenience, sense of place and com...

Whether you’ve decided to buy your first home, want to downsize, or need to relocate, your options aren’t limited to only a traditional single-family house. Although “houses” have traditionally been and still are great options appealing to many homebuyers, town homes and condos are becoming increasingly popular choices.
Here at loanDepot, we can set you up with a home-purchase loan for any of these choices. If you are thinking about buying, call one of our Licensed Lending Officers at (888) 9...

It may be tempting to say your rental property has “stunning ocean views” when you really have to go to the backyard, stand on tip-toe, and squint your eyes to maybe catch a glimpse of water.
While you may not have lied outright in your rental listing description, what you did was called “puffing.” People do it all the time to draw attention when selling something. The problem is that overselling could backfire on you. If people expect a view of the ocean and don’t really get it, they will be...

Learn why investing in a multifamily dwelling — a condo, duplex, or townhouse — can be a smart choice.
With interest rates at historic lows and a strong rental market encompassing much of the country, people are investing in real estate. Many investors automatically think “single-family home” when they set out to buy a property, and while this may be a smart move in cities where the rental market is hot, like Austin, TX, or Provo, UT, there are definite advantages to buying multifamily real e...

Staying in an air-conditioned luxury shelter at a music festival or a bespoke yurt in the Andes seemed like a distant thought even just a few years ago.
Now, both experiences have become a reality for a small but growing group of festival goers and travelers thanks to pop-up hotels.
“Pop-up hotels offer adventure seekers an exciting travel experience they can post about on their social media accounts,” says Geraldine Guichardo, Americas Head of Hotels Research for JLL. “Music festivals in par...

When your landlord tells you it’s time to inspect the rental property, do you panic?

If you’ve turned the property into the next potential candidate for Hoarding: Buried Alive, or if you’re using the property as a grow house for weed, you probably should panic because your landlord could, and probably will, evict you for breaking the lease terms.

But don’t worry. If you haven’t damaged anything and the place is in the same shape as when you moved in, your landlord won’t want to ask you leave,...

Wouldn’t it be great if major life changes came with a roadmap? Those who’ve traversed the same familiar ground could plot a course, complete with cautionary tales and warning of hazards ahead, give travel tips, and even place an “X” to mark the final destination.
Though this may not be practical for most of life’s situations, it’s not the case for homebuying. If you’re willing to consult the expertise of seasoned guides, they can serve as your counsel along the way to realizing your quest fo...

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