Laura Pop-Badiu

Laura Pop-Badiu is a Senior Creative Writer at PropertyShark, with a degree in Journalism and a background in both hospitality and real estate. Laura is a certified bookworm with a genuine passion for the written word and a keen interest in the real estate market, having previously written for Yardi's RentCafe, CoworkingCafe and CoworkingMag. Her work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, Forbes, NBC News, The Business Journals, Chicago Tribune, MSN and Yahoo! Finance, among others.

A Guide to Leveraging Up-to-Date Property and Loan Data for Strategic Investments 

Here’s how a real estate data solution can provide a significant advantage in identifying and capturing investment opportunities

How to Find Mixed-Use Property for Sale

Understanding mixed-use assets and knowing how to find mixed-use property for sale with minimal effort is essential in real estate.

How to Find Recently Sold Commercial Real Estate and Enhance Decision-Making

From using public records to leveraging real estate data providers, these are the best ways of finding recently sold commercial properties, fast and hassle-free.

How to Find Commercial Property Owners and Streamline Your Outreach

Identifying true property owners in commercial real estate is often complicated by LLC ownership structures. Fortunately, there are tools that can help professionals access deeper ownership details and streamline their outreach.

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NYC Neighborhoods

NYC Hits Record $799K Median, TriBeCa Lands #2 With 6-Year High

During Q2 2025, New York City saw a 4% rise in pricing to reach the highest median sale price recorded to date at almost $800,000.

How to Determine the Fair Market Value of Commercial Properties

Explore the many approaches to determining the fair market value of commercial properties and see which method best suits your business needs.

The Aftermath of the Flames: How LA’s Wildfires Impacted Local Real Estate Dynamics

Despite increased distress and ongoing uncertainties around the early 2025 wildfires, the real estate market in areas surrounding the largest Los Angeles fires displayed resilience.

Property Research Essentials: How to Find Building Permit Records

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 27 August, 2025. While some may view building permits as a regulatory burden that complicates building or renovation, they nevertheless remain an integral step of the process. That’s because permits ensure that work is done according to a code that’s designed for the safety and security of residents…