Buy REIT Stocks and Make Big Bucks in Real Estate 

Real estate investing can be really simple. You don’t need a whole lot of money to start either. No, you don’t need to get a mortgage to buy a condo or building. You can invest in real estate in a diversified way from day one. With commission-free trading on Wealthsimple, you can invest as little as one unit of real estate investment trust (REIT) stock each time. REITs are managed by professional teams that take care of mortgages, tenants, properties, insurance, and property taxes. Moreover, they own a por

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Why buying a condo for your college kid could be a smart financial move

Prices are booming in many residential real estate markets, including college towns. Is it too late to take advantage? Maybe not.The idea of buying a condo for your college-bound kid to use while in school might be appealing. But diving into the market sooner rather than later may be wise. You could avoid paying through the nose for a dorm room or apartment with no hope of any profit. And if you buy a condo that has some extra space, you can rent it out to your kid’s pal(s) and offset some of the ownershi

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Top Luxury Property: Coral Gables, FL

This sprawling and sophisticated masterpiece sits on 54,014 square feet of a unique, v-shaped point providing 574 feet of prime water frontage. An extraordinary residence, this home was designed by Ramon Pacheco and features ever-expanding views clad with premium finishes and fixtures. Walls of glass showcase endless views while large elevated terraces flow to the exquisite outdoor spaces, endless open ocean and downtown Miami views and the the one-of-a-kind Estudio Arque designed glass mosaic infinity edge

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$99 million in rental assistance for Floridians returned

About $99 million in unspent rental assistance meant to help Floridians living in affordable housing was returned to the state after the agency overseeing the program struggled to disburse the money. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation, which was established by the Florida Legislature to help develop and support affordable housing, received $120 million in federal funding for rental assistance last year as part of the CARES Act. Florida used the money to set up a Coronavirus Relief Fund, intended to he

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Inside Pharrell Williams and David Grutman’s New Miami Hotel

In the height of Miami’s most notorious party scene in the early ’90s, Washington Avenue was the place to be. Flanked by some of the most iconic nightclub destinations including Cameo, Mansion, Liquid and Bash, the historic street lent itself to overindulgence, debauchery and celebrities galore including everyone from Madonna to Diddy, Leonardo DiCaprio and more. Anyone who was anyone wanted to be partying the night away along Washington Avenue—otherwise, were you really in Miami? Fast-forward to the late

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Net Lease Assets Buoy Real Estate Investors

The pandemic has turned the commercial real estate world upside-down. Large, trophy assets like condo and office towers have seen a decline in investor interest and therefor value. At the same time, some of the smallest assets into its heaviest hitters. While practically every commercial sector suffers, single tenant triple net leases (STNL) are riding the strongest fundamentals in years. Much of what we now consider essential retail happens inside these often stand-alone storefronts, turning net lease REIT

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