A chef who had worked in many kitchens wanted to be her own boss. After a couple of detours, including on the Food Network’s “Chef Boot Camp,” Mott Haven beckoned.

Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance.

Sometimes, the agent on the other side of the table can't get out of their own way. The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips from Amie Quirarte to cool it down. 

On a stage at Inman Connect New York, industry insider Kendall Bonner welcomed a full house to an expert panel discussion on AI including Omer Granot, Jonathan Klein, and Ori Freiman.

I’ve been showcasing properties in front of the camera for much of my career. I’ve uncovered my own formula for what works when streaming video to a live virtual audience and what doesn’t. Here are my top tips.

After Two Trees took over the restoration of the refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the plan for offices, retail, housing and open space is coming into focus.

Quitting gas makes sense for the environment and your health, but not all buildings are equipped to go electric.

Clever Real Estate finds its leads with extensive content marketing to educate consumers on a vast range of real estate topics.

Rising mortgage rates have many lenders looking to sell servicing rights, creating an opportunity for a Dallas-based company that now collects payments on $870 billion in loans.

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A cosigner can be the difference between landing the apartment of your dreams and having to move on to that building that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Sure, the thrill of finding an apartment may be gone quickly when the landlord requires someone to cosign your lease. But it could be the one thing that seals the deal.

Cosigned lease agreements

Typically, only the tenant appears on the lease agreement. If you cannot qualify for a lease on your own, the landlord may ask for a cosigner—another adult who agrees to go in on the lease with you. The cosigner won’t be expected to live with you or handle the day-to-day management of the rental and the lease, but they may be held responsible if problems arise.

Finding a cosigner

Any adult can act as a cosigner provided they meet the landlord’s qualifications. Often, tenants ask a family member or trusted friend to cosign for them. However, keep in mind that your cosigner will also have to submit an application and be put through a credit and background check. If your cosigner can’t qualify, you’ll have to find someone else or look for a different rental.

Potential problems

It will be your responsibility to pay upfront fees such as a security deposit or pet deposit, make timely rent payments, and keep your rental clean and undamaged. If you run into problems, the landlord has the legal right to go after either you or your cosigner for money owed. For example, if you lose your job and cannot pay the rent, the landlord may evict you and ask the cosigner to pay the remaining rent on the lease or another fee. If you cause damage to the property while you’re living there, the landlord will deduct the damage from your security deposit first. However, if the cost of repairs exceeds your security deposit, the landlord may ask either you or your cosigner to pay the remainder.

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Known as the Domestead (read: dome-shaped homestead), this one-of-a-kind dwelling is on the market for $1,725,000.

The dome home found a buyer after less than a month on the market. It is now pending sale.

The one-bedroom, two-bath wonder has been housing artists and creatives since 1982, when it was built by Los Angeles architect William King.

The Domestead has undergone a string of renovations—in 2002, 2010, and 2014. Today, the rad pad offers just as much inspiration as ever, with panoramic city views, a wraparound deck, 15 skylights, and its landmark geodesic bedroom, which is designed in blue and purple hues.

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A two-story, glass-block building is a real throwback on the sedate streets of Newport Beach, CA.

“It was designed as a commercial building in the 1990s, in what is now a residential, equestrian neighborhood,” explains listing agent and owner Richard Moriarty, with Moriarty and Associates. He is asking $4,999,999 for the home

“So some friends of mine bought it and converted it to a residence,” he says. And, charmingly, the retro glass-block facade survived the conversion.

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Vince Neil, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, is reducing his Las Vegas footprint.

The iconic rocker has listed his Sin City home for $2,699,000.

Located in the upscale, guard-gated Spanish Hills community, the Mediterranean Revival-style house is situated northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. The sumptuous pad was once featured on MTV’s “Celebrity Cribs”.

Neil appears to have purchased the 5,497-square-foot abode new in 2002.

Shares in Hubzu operator touched a new 52-week low Friday after the company released details of its plan to pay off a portion of its nearly $200 million in debt.

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Christina Hall‘s new show, “Christina in the Country,” adheres to the same “happy ending” formula as most HGTV shows: Designer meets ugly duckling house and makes it beautiful, homeowners are thrilled.

But the latest episode takes a much darker turn that threatens to extinguish Hall’s bubbly effervescence and proves that not all home makeovers end on a positive note.

In “For the Love of Family,” Hall’s friend Cassie comes to visit Hall in Franklin, TN, where Hall now has a country house. Cassie’s sister-in-law Jessica has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and they need Hall’s help to make the home she shares with her husband, Damon, and their two young children more accessible now that she uses a wheelchair.

Hall admits she is clueless when it comes to this sort of design.

The largest multiple listing services in one of the nation’s most sought-after home markets is now helping its members market themselves through video.

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Barndominiums, the barn-style home trend, seem to be as popular as ever.

Fans of “Fixer to Fabulous” might have noticed that its stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs, became the latest reality TV renovators to turn a 100-year-old barn into a phenomenal and fun barndominium.

We thought we’d tap into your inner country by finding some excellent examples of barndominiums, which feature such details as sliding doors and reclaimed wood.

These gems also come with an affordable price tag—each is listed at $500,000 or less.

Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams.

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Today’s housing market has everyone wondering: Is it still a seller’s market, or has the power dynamic finally shifted in favor of buyers?

Try neither.

Uncertainty about the future of inflation, the economy, mortgage rates, and more have seized up the market—and wrenched power away from buyers and sellers alike.

“Today, real estate is ‘nobody’s market,'” notes Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale in her analysis of housing data for the week ending Feb. 4. “The number of homeowners deciding to sell continues to lag, but inventory and time on market continue to climb, reflecting still-hesitant buyers.”