A Tudor Revival cottage in Carmel, an equestrian compound in the San Fernando Valley once owned by Patrick Swayze and a waterfront house in Huntington Beach.
Suddenly Single, He Took His $200,000 Budget Up to the Bronx. Would It Be Enough?
After an unexpected breakup, a college professor explored the co-ops of Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil. Here’s where he landed.
My Neighbor Is Feeding Stray Cats, and My Yard Is Their Bathroom
Besides creating a nuisance to people, cats who roam freely can damage populations of birds and other wildlife.
Unveiling Your True Goals: The Power of Gary’s Annual Self-Assessment
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;1,300;1,400&display=swap');.custom-block--float-right, .custom-block--float-left {display:block;margin: 1rem auto;max-width:350px;position: relative;width: 100%;z-index: 5;}.custom-block_inner {height: 100%;padding: 3rem;position: relative;width: 100%;z-index: 3;}.custom-block--float-right:after, .custom-block--float-left:after {background: no-repeat 50% 50%;background-image:url('https://outfront.kw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MREAPodcast_Grid.png');content: '';display: block;position: absolute;right: -3rem;top: 4.2rem;height: 100%;width: 100%;z-index: 1;}.custom-block--float-left:after {left: -3rem;}.custom-block--float-right p , .custom-block--float-left p{font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;}@media all and (min-width:600px) {.custom-block--float-right {display: block;float:right;margin: 0 -4rem 4rem 2rem;width:50%;}.custom-block--float-left {display: block;float:left;margin: 0 2rem 4rem -4rem;width:50%;}}
“When you have this discussion with yourself to decide where you want to be over a longer period of time, then each year you’re not setting a goal. You’re simply doing a check-in with yourself to make sure that you are still on track.”
– Jason Abrams
In the late winter of 2022 during a mastermind with an exclusive group of top-producing agents, Gary unveiled a series of questions that he had been asking himself annually for decades. His revelation stemmed from observing how real estate agents crafted yearly goals for their lives and businesses, only to abandon them mere months later. Gary realized the crux might not be the goal setters themselves, but rather the goals – they often didn’t resonate with the individual’s “big why” or life mission. Consequently, when faced with challenges, many found it simpler to relinquish their aspirations.
Determined to forge a different path, Gary committed to an annual self-assessment, ensuring his goals’ alignment with his values, life mission, and relationships. This conscientious effort aims to optimize his potential and fulfillment in pursuing his goals. Our suggestion is that you mix up a cup of Gary’s favorite tea – half black and half green – and dedicate an hour each winter answering the questions below before you set your goals for the new year.
Who are you?What do you believe?What motivates you?Why do you work so hard?When is enough, enough?What do you want control over?What do you fear?What regrets are you trying to avoid? (Answering this fully allows you to bring peace into your life.)How do you bring meaning to your life? Or, how do you make your life meaningful?Who are you in the end?Listen to the episode:
$2 Million Homes in Connecticut, New Jersey and New Mexico
A 1707 Colonial in Westport, an 1879 Victorian in Ocean Grove and a three-bedroom home in Santa Fe.
Virtual Staging Software
Virtual staging software has become an invaluable tool for real estate agents, allowing them to enhance the appeal of a property in online listings by digitally furnishing empty rooms. This technology offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to physical staging, especially useful in today's market where many buyers first explore properties...
Two Tiny Cabins on a Washington Island
For years, the antique cottage off the coast of Washington had served her well. But with grandchildren on the way, she needed a little extra space.
What’s Better Than a Tiny Island Cabin? Two, Side by Side.
For years, the antique cottage off the coast of Washington had served her well. But with grandchildren on the way, she needed a little extra space.
From the Lens of Lee Friedlander, Real Estate Focusing on the Real
The photographer traveled around the country, shooting the communities we live in, unvarnished and unfiltered.
Real Estate Licensing Exam
The Real Estate Licensing Exam is a critical step in becoming a licensed real estate agent. This exam tests your knowledge and understanding of real estate law, principles, practices, and the mathematics involved in real estate transactions. The specifics of the exam can vary depending on the country or state where you are seeking licensure. Here's...
Home Prices Grew, but Mobile Home Prices Grew Faster
Census data reveals the extraordinary growth of manufactured home prices since 2017.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Locust Valley, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Medford Lakes, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, NoMad and Fort Greene.
National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry
The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives.
In Northern Ireland, a Couple Grapples With Renovating a Run-down Victorian
In Northern Ireland, one couple grappled with a problem familiar to families everywhere: How to get more space without spending too much money.
She’s Still in Love With Her Little Island
Readers were impressed with the audacity of Charlotte Gale, a massage therapist from New Jersey, who bought a small island in Maine.
Virtual Reality (VR) Tours
Using Virtual Reality (VR) tours in real estate is an innovative and effective way for agents to showcase properties. This technology allows potential buyers to experience a property remotely, offering a realistic and immersive view. Here's how real estate agents can utilize VR tours: Create Immersive Property Showcases:Utilize 360-degree cameras t...
A ‘Terrible’ Fixer-Upper in Belfast
In Northern Ireland, one couple grappled with a problem familiar to families everywhere: How to get more space without spending too much money.
The First Step to Get Off the Streets? A Room of His Own.
For years, Theron Truluck was living in desperate conditions in New York City, mostly on the Q train. Now he’s part of a program that prioritizes housing for people who do not have shelter.
$1.6 Million Homes in California
A 1989 shingle-clad house in Bodega Bay, a townhouse in Santa Monica and a midcentury ranch house with a cabana and studio in Long Beach.