How I bought “Australia’s cheapest house”
in this article The most common response I received from fellow investors when discussing my purchase of “Australia’s cheapest house” is either #1- You must have been extremely lucky. Or #2- the seller must have been extremely incompetent. Most of those who know me well can attest that I am a firm believer in making […]
How To Pull Down A Super Ugly House!
in this article In September of 2012, I officially moved from Australia to the US to pursue my dream of becoming a successful full time property investor. I touched down in Missouri and during the next six months I was very busy exploring the various opportunities the Kansas City market had to offer. It was […]
A “hood” I didn’t buy, 5 police cars and a gun pointed at me
in this article A few days ago, as I often do, I passed by several houses. In our market right now, nice homes are flying off the shelves – and usually for more money than they ever were. Dang it. That’s why I’m finding out more about new properties on the market to assess them […]
I Checked Out a Drug House So You Don’t Have to (With Pics!)
in this article In real estate, you are often flexible, and sometimes that means buying a home you would normally never consider. This is especially true in the Dallas Fort Worth market right now, as inventory months supply is less than 3 months. I once had a coworker who was a former Marine who served […]
Is Your Broker Crooked? How to use research to protect yourself
in this article When it comes to dealing with a broker, we can find articles that tell us what to look for. We are told to look for people with a track record, who are experts in working with investors and who are experts in the area we are interested in, but for some reason […]
Hope Thru Housing uses MLK grants to fund after-school programs
HousingWire: What can you tell us about Hope Through Housing’s mission? How will the MLK grant enhance this mission? Greg Bradbard: The Hope Through Housing Foundation (HOPE) is dedicated to breaking the generational cycle of poverty by providing quality services within affordable housing communities that empower individuals and families. Hope offers a range of programs, […]
Opinion: Don’t cut down on professional support services
The old adage that “the devil is in the details” can be applied to many different situations. And it can’t be denied that the title and settlement service industry, at its core, pays close attention to detail. After all, title insurance is only issued after a thorough examination of public records. But now, more than […]
Former Wyndham Capital executive launches Cornerstone Home Loans
Donnie Kirby, former vice president of national direct-to-consumer sales Wyndham Capital MortgageSpent more than 12 years at the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company before starting the mortgage broker shop cornerstone home loan, At Wyndham, Kirby led the expansion of the lender’s branches from Charlotte, North Carolina to Arizona, Texas, Utah and Missouri. When mortgage rates rose […]
With rates falling, low inventory poses a challenge to the housing market
Mortgage rates declined for the third week in a row, raising hopes of a good spring season for home buyers. But while rates have declined, the housing market is being challenged by low inventory levels. Freddie Mac The Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed on Thursday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 6.32% as of […]
ICBA, affiliates urge CFPB to improve construction loan disclosure
independent community bankers of america (ICBA) and 42 affiliated State Banking Associations are calling consumer financial protection bureau (CFPB) to approve language that allows community banks to test various consumer construction and construction-to-permanent loan disclosures, which the group described as “a core offering of community banks in many local communities.” does. The proposed template Truth […]
