How to get your offer accepted in today’s popular seller market
in this article Despite the fact that we are officially in a recession, many US housing markets remain red hot. Some are even hotter than ever! the reason? A small number of properties are being listed for sale, while a large number of homebuyers are looking to buy – especially in light of historically low […]
Top 5 Tips For Easy And Stress Free Home Selling
in this article ,, According to CNBC, about 40% of Americans cry during the process of selling their home. This sounds like a mental health crisis and a potential divorce waiting to happen. To help you avoid this, here are my top five tips for selling a home in 2021. Top Home Selling Tips 1. […]
Why Buyers Should Wait To Negotiate Until After The Home Inspection
in this article For some reason, new (and aspiring) investors think that negotiating is really hard. And while I don’t disagree with them, in my opinion real estate negotiations are simple and straightforward. This is probably because I don’t start negotiating until I have an inspection and/or a contractor’s bid in hand. At this point, […]
Common Foundation Problems – Should You Fix Them Or Move On?
in this article When I got the inspection report back on my third BRRRR property, highlighting the deficient items with all the red ink made my head spin and palms sweat. I was just getting started with this stage of my investing and hadn’t really tackled many previous repairs to cosmetic and mechanical items. If […]
don’t negotiate until you know the condition of the house
in this article This isn’t our first discussion about home inspections – I know. I wrote 5 reasons to wait to negotiate until after the home inspection To relay a strategy in which I personally have had considerable success over the past three years. I find it very easy to negotiate after your inspection, which […]
How much is real estate agent commission?
in this article If you are preparing to buy a home in 2021, you have a lot to think about. Long before you put your money on the table, you should make sure you have a number of key advisors. For example, you should choose a financial planner who really understands real estate investing, then […]
8 Real Estate License Benefits for Investors
in this article Some beginning investors may look at a licensed real estate agent and feel—let’s face it!—a little jealous. Easy access to MLS… No waiting for someone else to tour properties… The benefits seem obvious. Yes, there are drawbacks (like working under a broker), but the benefits of a real estate license are real. […]
Here’s What To Expect From Mortgage Underwriting
in this article Loan underwriting may sound arcane, but chances are, you’ve already experienced a similar (albeit simpler) process for your pre-approval letter. While pre-approval makes you competitive against sellers, it is not an official guarantee from your lender. Underwriting makes it official. This is the last step for your lender before closing the property. […]
Can you get your earnest money back? Yes! This way
in this article Making an offer on a home can feel like it’s happening so quickly that you haven’t had time to think. Take some time to make sure you (and anyone else you’re shopping with) understand all the important parts of the offer contract, especially the reasons you’re allowed to withdraw from the offer. […]
Choosing the Best Out-of-State Market
in this article There are many debates in the world of real estate investing. Multiple family versus nuclear family. Residential vs Commercial. Flip vs Buy-and-Hold. Arguably, one of the most enduring—and contentious—debates in the industry is local versus remote real estate investing. It may surprise you to learn that the majority of real estate investors […]
