Kommerina Real Estate

09/29/2026

If you’ve been holding on to a low mortgage rate, moving can feel like a bigger financial decision now. For sellers who do need to move, the useful question is what today’s local market supports, not what a home might have fetched at its peak.

Real estate professionals discuss how higher borrowing costs may affect listing times, pricing decisions, and homeowners considering a move in the United States.

09/27/2026

If you bought an investment property years ago, a retroactive cost-segregation study may still identify depreciation you haven’t claimed under the standard schedule.

Buying a rental property years ago doesn’t necessarily mean you missed the opportunity to explore cost segregation. A look-back study can reclassify qualifying building components and calculate depreciation that may have been available in earlier years. That adjustment is generally addressed throu...

09/25/2026

From furniture pieces to plants to paint colors, here are a few staples of the eternally chic.

09/25/2026

It's tempting to personalize every space, but simple, flexible rooms make it easier for buyers to imagine how they'll use the home.

A spare room can serve many purposes while you're living in your home, but when it's time to sell, presenting it as a bedroom often makes the strongest impression. Buyers tend to value flexible spaces they can adapt to their own needs, and clearly defined rooms help them better understand a home's l...

09/23/2026

If you’re curious how celebrity families design a home around real life, this one offers a pretty warm and personal look.

Lindsay Lohan gives a glimpse into the home she shares with her family, offering a more personal side of celebrity real estate. While the design is polished and upscale, what stands out most is how comfortable and livable the space feels. It’s a nice reminder that great homes aren’t just about l...

09/23/2026

Before you fall in love with a vacation place, make sure you've looked closely at the down payment, maintenance, and monthly carrying costs.

Buying a second home can be a great long-term goal, but it comes with a different set of costs and lending requirements. This guide walks through things like down payments, debt-to-income ratios, maintenance, rental use, and financing options. If a vacation home or part-time residence is on your rad...

09/22/2026

The five-bedroom estate at 8366 Sunset View Drive is by a residence owned by billionaire lottery winner Edwin Castro at 8365 Sunset View Drive.

Simkhai has an eye for business — and real estate. When he launched the gay hook-up app Grindr in 2009, it was one of the first — if not the first — popular location-based apps. Since then, the LGBTQ+ portal has expanded into politics, a Politico article noted in April.

09/20/2026

Many people feel uncertain about how mortgage rates, taxes, and added expenses stack up, especially while managing everyday bills.

Buying a second home can feel exciting, but it also adds new financial questions to your daily life. You may wonder how an extra mortgage, taxes, or distance‑related upkeep will affect your budget in 2026. This guide gives you clarity by explaining the major financial factors in plain language so ...

09/19/2026

If you’re worried about another 2008-style housing crash, today’s numbers tell a different story, with tighter inventory, stronger homeowner equity and much stricter lending standards.

There’s plenty of talk about a possible housing crash, but the conditions today look very different from those surrounding 2008. Housing supply was about 4.5 months in May compared with roughly 13 months leading into the previous crisis, while lending standards are stronger and homeowners generall...

09/17/2026

A deal that only works with top-of-market rent or aggressive appreciation probably doesn’t leave enough room for repairs, vacancies, or unexpected costs.

A promising rental can look very different once you account for financing, closing costs, repairs, vacancy, maintenance, and realistic rent. This walkthrough uses an actual duplex to show how an investor can move from a listing price to cash flow and return estimates. One of its most useful lessons....