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Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma have had Southern real estate businesses on a revenue rollercoaster regarding property value. Yet despite unfortunate predictions for future hurricane seasons, South Florida’s real estate will continue to develop as planned. And not without gusto. Scientists report that sea levels have been on the rise since the end of the Ice Age. Now, with climate change, the sea level of Florida may see as high an increase as 2 feet by the year 2060. This … Continue reading “South Florida Real Estate Still Booming Despite Rising Sea Levels”

Millennials are giving the bridal market a run for its money. According to the Observer, what brides want from their weddings has changed in recent years. And the Internet has made it easier for them to find what they want. This shift in variety in the bridal market has caused previously famous bridal retailers like David’s Bridal, Alfred Angelo, and Signet Jewelers Ltd. to fall behind in popularity. This is because modern brides are now able to search online to … Continue reading “Bridal Retailers Struggle As Millennial Demand Changes Wedding Market”

Employee efficiency is an essential part of business. In order for an employee to be efficient, not only do they have to work hard, limit distractions, and complete each task, but they must do so without costing the employer too much money. The U.S. economy loses an estimated $7.4 billion per day due to timesheet errors. That’s approximately 50 million hours of work each day that are unaccounted for. Organizations across the U.S. and the world are beginning to take … Continue reading “The Days of the Conventional Timesheet Are Long Gone”

According to new data released by Urban Institute, single-family rentals are being developed faster than any other type of American housing. Approximately 35% of the country’s 44 million rental units are single-family rental homes and townhouses. That’s a 4% increase since 2006. USA Today reports that millennials are leading this housing rental trend. In the past, millennials have found it difficult to pay for a down payment and high mortgage. This is because of the housing market crash in 2008, … Continue reading “New House-Rental Trend Is Taking Over The U.S. Housing Market”

The Portland-based vacation rental management company, Vacasa, announced Tuesday, October 17 an investment of $103.5 million. The Series B round is currently being led by Riverwood Capital as well as other investors such as Level Equity, NewSpring, and Assurant Growth Investing. Although Vacasa has yet to disclose its terms of value, Bloomberg has reported that the company’s investment has doubled its value. Currently, Vacasa is considered the largest vacation rental management company in the U.S. The company’s total revenue has … Continue reading “Vacation Company Vacasa Receives $103.5 Million Investment”

Americans love to travel for business, and the IRS is looking for a way to make it a bit more financially feasible for them. According to the American Express Business Travel Survey, a full 91% of respondents reported enjoying traveling for business. Of that number, 62% explained that they enjoyed this option simply because they enjoy spending quality time, in person, with their colleagues, customers, and potential prospects. However, traveling all the time can hamper a person’s well-being. Electronics gadgets repair aside … Continue reading “IRS Creates New Standard Pay for Business Travelers”