My late grandfather used to repeat to me the famous Lebanese proverb: “Give your condolences to the seller & congratulate the buyer”; He was of course referring to the buying and selling of real estate. In his simple logic, one should always invest in real estate. Any surplus of Cash out of any business you make is best invested in real estate. Accumulating real estate has...

We would all like to know the secrets of selling real estate. Who best to ask than JSK top agents? Here are some tips according to them:Homes “priced-well” sell; overpricing your home helps to sell the next-door home.As a seller, it is very critical to list your home at the right price. The right price is the right price today; it is not the right price yesterday when you bough...

The text of this article is reproduced from here with the permission of Mrs. Nadine Imad.—Every business starts with an idea. With the recent rise in entrepreneurship and the modernization of bureaucratic processes through the constant introduction of technology, formally setting up a business has never been easier.Entrepreneurs, (most of the successful ones I’ve met at least),...

Sellers may ask real estate agents to be present during showings to potential buyers. Is this a good practice? Most Agents, when faced with such a request by sellers, tend to discourage the seller from attending the showings. I don’t blame them. Having the sellers present during the showing is almost never a good idea for many reasons: Sellers are emotionally attached to their...

Living on a mountain in a nerve-soothing and peaceful space is your every Lebanese dream.Mountain life can offer you a great escape from the hustle bustle of city life and everyday stress. Having a homey chalet on a naturally preserved mountain top can achieve your dream getaway and revive your connection with nature.Recent studies have shown that living at high altitudes even...

Buying an apartment is one of the major investment targets of majority of Lebanese families; but in the wake of no “housing loans”, this target is proving to be unreachable for many. The remaining option is mainly to rent an apartment. While this is a situation not favorable to many, one can reflect on the many positive advantages of “renting an apartment”: Rent is a more “flex...

Early 2018, a major change has impacted the real estate market in Lebanon: the stop of subsidized housing loans – otherwise known as “isken” loans. Lebanese First Home buyers specifically were dependent to a very large extent on a subsidized housing loan in Lebanese Pounds (LBP) whenever buying an apartment or home. New couples and younger generation with limited income in gene...

Are you familiar with the term “Buyer Agent”? What about “Seller Agent”? What do those 2 terms mean?A buyer agent is typically the agent that handles the buyer. The seller agent is the agent that handles the seller.You would like to buy an apartment? You contact a real estate agency and you are typically transferred to an agent. The buyer agent role can be summarized as follow:...

The rise of Airbnb listings in Beirut in the past few years is undeniable. But did this rise affect the real estate rental market? and did it impact the local real estate brokers?With a few button clicks on a smartphone or a laptop, you can book a reasonably priced, centrally located private apartment or a room within an apartment in Beirut. Airbnb is probably making travel eas...

In the last decade, there has been a huge rise on the trend of owning pets in Lebanon and especially in Beirut. On top of the list of pets are dogs, followed by cats. How did that affect the real estate market?Talking to Zeina, JSK Real Estate agent in Achrafieh, she clarified that this is now of the questions that she regularly asks both renters and tenants as part of her day-...

If the 51% of Buyers are finding their properties online, should a real estate agent bother to install a “for Sale” or “for Rent” sign on a listing.Online search is becoming more and more popular in real estate search and buyers/tenants find it easier and less time consuming to begin their search online. Having said the above, “For Rent” and “For Sale” signs are still a must an...

We enjoyed spring and now we are ready for summertime! We want to enjoy summer and not have any small problems. Here are some tips for preparing your home for the Hot days of summer:1- Give your air-conditioner a check-up: Now is the time to make sure your air conditioning is in perfect working order and functioning properly. You may need to replace your air filters, clean any...

We’ve got to give it to the millennial generation; they’re an educated, tech-savvy bunch that typically knows what they want. Lately, we’ve been finding that many twenty-somethings in this group have decided that what they want is to buy their first home.Now, there are apps galore on just about everything out there, but swiping right isn’t going to get you into your first home...

Outside areas whether balconies, gardens or rooftops are dear to Lebanese homeowners! With spring coming, it’s very refreshing to be welcomed by different colors from the different balconies across the buildings!There is nothing like adding some greenery to your balcony by planting herbs or vegetables. A great combination of useful and attractive! There are a thousand and one...

The trend is now to buy a small apartment! 2-bedroom apartments rather than 3-bedroom apartments are in demand nowadays. One reception space is requested by buyers rather than “Family Room” and an additional “Official Reception”.With above being said, how can we give the illusion of a bigger space for our smaller apartments?1- Lighting: Choose small apartments with as much as p...