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After decades of rocketing living costs, the government of New York recently passed legislation to… Read More »What Is New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019?
Whether it is a house in the Hamptons or a cabin on a secluded lake,… Read More »Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home by the Waterfront
The Chair of the Agent Advisory Council for eXp Realty, the founder of the Smart Move Realty Group, and overall industry influencer Suzy Truax is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Blockchain for Real event. The event for tech-driven executives aims to highlight the discussion of blockchain in real estate. It will take place on… Read More »Suzy Truax of eXp Realty to Speak at Blockchain for Real Event
Google was founded in the Bay Area more than 20 years ago. Since that time, it has become one of the world’s largest companies. The company’s success has been great for the Bay Area in terms of local revenue, wage growth, and increases in population, but there can be too much of a good thing.… Read More »Google Devoting $1 Billion to Building New Homes in Bay Area
Beachfront property on a remote island away from the hustle and bustle of society is a dream for many. At first, sipping cocktails and watching sunsets every day can seem like paradise, but is there a darker side that we are all missing? Before you put down a deposit on the island home of your… Read More »Pros and Cons of Living on an Island in the Middle of Nowhere
Americans tend to overspend. As a consequence, many have to work extra hours or waste their hard-earned money servicing credit cards. A new school of thought, known as the FIRE movement, aims to help folks skip debt entirely and retire early using common sense and basic math. What Is the FIRE Movement? The “Financial Independence,… Read More »What Is the FIRE Movement?
In April, the U.S. News and World Report released its list of the 2019 Best Places to Live in the United States. Based on the factors of job prospects, affordability, and quality of life, Austin, Texas, took the number one spot. Meanwhile, Northeastern cities are declining in popularity for a myriad of reasons. South, West,… Read More »Austin, Texas Is the Number One Place to Live in the United States
In the discussion of digital currencies versus fiat, the general consensus seems to be that cryptocurrency will act as a parallel industry to that of traditional fiat. However, we are now seeing a new phenomenon. Many countries are taking steps to “de-dollarize” their economies. Due to concerns over the U.S. dollar, interest in other forms… Read More »Is the World Moving Away From the Dollar?
Propy is pleased to welcome Barry Enderwick to its advisory team. Enderwick spent eleven years at Netflix, mostly in senior marketing roles. Barry brings expertise in brand positioning and subscriber acquisition, and he knows what it is like to disrupt an industry for the better. How Netflix Put Blockbuster Out of Business In the mid-2000s,… Read More »Propy Welcomes Barry Enderwick (Marketing Executive, Former Netflix, MZ)
We’ve covered the San Francisco housing crisis more than a few times on this blog. While rent and mortgage costs are a pressing concern for Bay Area residents, there’s another major inconvenience that can be more acutely felt in the day-to-day: traffic. Increasingly, the Bay Area is home to the Super Commuters. More than 100,000… Read More »The Rise of Super Commuters in the Bay Area
