In response to falling occupancy rates in mid-priced studio apartments and declining rental rates for commercial office space in San Francisco, early last year, a developer built a studio apartment building on the corner of Grand and Howard Streets. Known as the Wedge House, it opened in June 2014 with 54 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments […]
Millennials are kicking off their 20s in a historically different economy. What may seem like wild and crazy money investing practices are actually completely normal and supported by the IRS. Unlike previous generations, the new generation will not be burdened with financial hang-ups or previous financial disasters. Millennials’ ability to invest in property will help […]
A New York Times story, published online last week, described how this core component of positive psychology has begun to permeate the business world. After all, experiences provide a number of tangible benefits for both businesses and customers. However, it’s also the way businesses acquire that experience that leads to the positive psychological effects that […]
I visited some English universities recently, following consultation with some Canadian Accredited Independent Schools that act as feeders to the most prestigious universities in the world. What I learned was that while I was flummoxed by their reputation for professors who insisted on their own living standards and deplored their students’ poverty, the fact was […]
…that’s our main topic, suburban living, and the future of suburbia. However, I am also interested in pointing out the opportunities and improvements that can be made now in suburbia. I was reading a little article that appeared in a recent issue of Time Magazine about some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the United States. […]
Setting yourself apart as an AirBnB host is easy. Simply sell either a homeowner’s or vacation rental property with a price point that isn’t even in the ballpark of what AirBnB has managed to push to new highs of $70/night. That said, renting out a condo or house with reasonable pricing is probably the safest […]
People with the shiniest and most polished of social media accounts are quick to question those of us whose posts are dominated by “ugly” pics and videos of products you’d get from retailers such as Heatline.com. Little do they know that therein lies the difference between using social media to make money versus you being […]
For anyone who is trying to stick to a low-key, basic gifting strategy, consider your guests: how much time do you spend decorating and how much time do you spend on the actual gift? By making it an experience and letting your guests go to the market, pick out the gift or order a personalized […]
Have you noticed how architects, designers and designers are now focusing on the environment and how it influences design? Today, people are interested in how we can make our lives a little more luxurious and comfortable and they like simple designs and minimalist designs. It has become trendy to have a white or neutral room. […]
When considering your home office setup, the first step is to decide how you want it to look. Ideally, your space should be inviting to employees, which means adding comfortable furniture and a neat design. You can create a private space for working or a more open space where everyone can access you, but if […]
