What to look for while buying a home – 6 key questions
in this article After driving around a few neighborhoods and taking a close look at listing platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and the MLS (which you can access through a real estate agent), you should begin to understand whether you’re interested in what you’re looking for. The types of properties you want to buy—and ones that […]
Understanding Your Closing Disclosure (The Ultimate Guide)
you got a house; You went under contract; And you’re spared the home inspection, appraisal and loan underwriting. Congratulations, the end is in sight! You are on your way to becoming a landlord. If you’ve chosen a traditional loan type, the closing disclosure (CD) is just one of many forms you’ll receive during the home-buying […]
How to identify hidden value
in this article Are you tired of getting outbid for investment real estate in this hot market? Or worse, are you overpaying for real estate to capitalize and get into the game? If you are on the former path, you might be compromising on disappointing returns and missing out on the wonderful tax benefits and […]
taking a pulse on e-notes
HousingWire recently spoke with Kevin Wilzbach, director of product management at Wolters Kluwer, about the adoption of digital technology and the future of e-notes. HousingWire: What kind of impact has the overall slowdown of the mortgage market had on digital technology adoption over the past few quarters? Kevin Wilzbach: Well, I guess the short answer […]
9 Pro Tips (What Else to Say)
in this article There are many reasons to get an evaluation. A seller may want to know the value of their home in order to refinance an existing mortgage or sell their home. A home appraisal is a professional opinion, in the form of a report, that provides a market value for a home. The […]
New Investment Strategies For Hot Real Estate Markets
in this article Smart investors are changing their model of deal sourcing. Those who are surviving and thriving from the effects of the pandemic and the current economic changes are leaving the status quo behind and finding new ways to secure and buy real estate. If you’ve been witnessing a crisis in price increases and […]
Choosing a Home Inspector: Your Ultimate Guide
in this article The process of buying a first (or any) property can be nerve-wracking, not to mention downright expensive. While it may seem tempting to try and cut costs, investors should resist the urge to skip home inspections. Why? A home inspection helps buyers identify health and safety issues, defects and other necessary repairs […]
Should I sell my house or rent it out? here are the facts
in this article Sometimes, you can only live on your property for so long until something happens and you have to move. Maybe it’s by choice, or work is forcing you to do it. Maybe you like the idea of earning some passive income. Either way, you will eventually be faced with the question: should […]
Honored on 2022 Rising Star Brand Strategy
The HousingWire Awards Spotlight Series Highlights the Individuals and Organizations We’ve Recognized Editors’ Choice Award, Enrollment for HousingWire 2023 HW Rising Stars Open until Friday, February 24, 2023. Click here To enroll your organization. In an environment of fierce competition among global real estate companies, a successful marketing strategy is essential. Two important components of […]
What is Valuation Gap Coverage?
in this article Home buyers who know what they want and are ready to act quickly should know what valuation gap coverage If they want to secure their dream home. Often, this means making an offer that exceeds the purchase price of the property and may even exceed the home’s appraised value. What is Valuation […]
