16 Jul 2019
By Randy Courtney

New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?

Real Estate
The most expensive home sold in America, so far, was a New York penthouse that sold for $238 million in January 2019. It is on the top of a building that overlooks Central Park. The 26-story luxury condo building designed by Robert A. M Stern is nearly all sold out. Who Has That Kind Of Money? The proud buyer of the penthouse is Ken Griffin. His net worth is estimated to be $9.6 billion. He is the founder of the Citadel hedge fund. Griffin is 50 years old. A few days before buying the NYC penthouse, he closed on a…
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12 Jul 2019
By Randy Courtney

Innovative Home Security Technology

Real Estate
For market value and the comfort of a home's occupants, home security is just as important as energy-efficiency. Innovation in smart home technology focuses on both of these areas. Here are some tips about things a homeowner can do to make a home more secure and a few pitfalls to look out for, which may not be obvious. Smart View Doorbell No matter how reinforced the front door of a home is, it is not secure if it is opened by someone inside without first knowing who is there. Additionally, smart doorbells allow the homeowner to view the front of…
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11 Jul 2019
By Randy Courtney

5 Important Benefits Of Downsizing Your Home

Real Estate
After the children are all grown and moved out, the family home often feels excessively large and empty. If you're in this stage of life, you may be wondering if you should downsize like so many others, or stay put. Downsizing may be the best option, depending on your lifestyle. Here are five benefits of downsizing for you to consider. 1. Less Clutter When you move into a smaller home, you'll have the opportunity to get rid of many possessions that you no longer need. Whether it's sporting goods or knick knacks, you'll be able to either sell the items,…
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