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by Pam Knudsen, Lodging Executive at Avalara With rates and stays finally taking a breather, many short-term rental property managers are experiencing greater competition and are ready to up their digital game. Utilizing technology solutions can set a short-term rental apart from the competition. Applying technology solutions provides convenience and leverage...

By Stuart Gelb, CEO, The Liquidity Source A mortgage rate lock is an agreement between borrower and lender that allows borrowersto lock in an interest rate. If you’re looking to borrow, here are a few key things you shouldknow: Facts: In the last three decades, inflation has been relatively low in the US economy. Inflationhas...

By Cliff Goldsmith The coronavirus pandemic changed the way Americans shop, sending consumers online indroves – a phenomenon that hasn’t fully abated, even as COVID-related restrictions have lifted. The shift sparked a boom in so-called “last-mile” warehouses that are located in denselypopulated areas in an effort to reduce delivery times....

A Conversation with Cassie Stepanek, Director of Design and Client Experience, Studio Other Over the past two years, how have you noticed your industry change? It’s a very interesting time to be designing for the workplace. A couple of years ago, it might have felt like a luxury to get...

By Joe Moshé Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, increased demand and shrinking inventories have caused home prices to skyrocket on Long Island. According to data from OneKey® MLS, the median home price in December 2021 was $595,000, an increase of 8.2% over the previous December. During...

Key Highlights In the fourth quarter of 2021, fewer markets – 67% of 183 metro areas – had a double-digit increase in the median single-family existing-home sales price (78% in the prior quarter). The median sales price of single-family existing homes rose at a slower pace of 14.6% to $361,700...