6 of your burning questions, answered
in this article A condo can be an attractive option when buying an investment property, especially for first-time investors. They generally cost less than single-family homes and can be easier to maintain. However, whether or not they are a good investment depends on a number of factors. Ready to learn more? Read on to find […]
What is Rent Ledger and why do you need it?
in this article Managing rental properties is a complex task, especially when it comes to tracking which tenants are making payments on time and who have outstanding dues. If you’re not keeping an accurate paper trail and organizing your finances, your investment property can quickly become your worst nightmare. A rent ledger is invaluable to […]
2023 Housing Market Outlook—And Last Year in Review
in this article It’s finally over! The crazy, unpredictable and just plain weird housing market of 2022 has come to an end. While analysts like me will study the 2022 housing market for years to come, we can finally take a quick look at what happened this year and anticipate what may be in store […]
Becoming an All-Star Real Estate Agent Starts With Your Team
the following is part of Scale: A Successful Agent’s Guide to Scaling Up Your Real Estate Business By David Green, Real Estate Agent and Host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. Achieving your maximum potential without the help of others is like facing a supervillain without Tony Stark’s armor. Even if he does find a […]
2023 Foreclosure Forecast: A False Flag With the Increased Number?
foreclosures, mortgage rates, housing prices; If there’s one person to ask about any of this, it’s Rick Sharga, executive vice president at ATTOM, which handles housing market data and forecasts. […]
Renters came to these cities last year—and left the big cities
in this article the average renter’s income is stretched thin by inflation, and over 40 Renters are considered cost-burdened because they are spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs. People are looking to slash their budgets by any means—even if it means moving in with roommates, family, or in more affordable areas […]
States with the lowest property taxes in 2023
in this article Property taxes can substantially affect how much you end up paying for your home and dig into your profits as a real estate investor. They vary widely from state to state, with Hawaii’s average property tax rate at around 0.29% and New Jersey’s at around 2.46%. While there is only a 2.17% […]
These 10 markets can boom in 2023 – according to NAR
in this article 2023 will be tough for the housing market, but not the worst National Association of Realtors (NAR), The annual Real Estate Forecast Summit, organized by NAR, gave its verdict on 2023 late last year. prognosisput together by Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR, can be summarized as a slow year for home […]
builders are getting frustrated and now they are doing this
in this article The combination of economic instability with (relatively) high interest rates and the fact that most homeowners have fixed, low interest rate loans prompted real estate economist bill mcbride refers to as “Vendor Strike”. As is to be expected after such stubbornness, developers are launching a “builders’ strike” to follow suit. As cnbc […]
Flipping out-of-state? Here’s some useful advice
in this article Every investment I have made has been done within 60 minutes of my home. There’s no rhyme or reason, it’s just where I looked for opportunities. It works, so why look elsewhere? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve chased shiny objects everywhere but stuck to my market until a certain opportunity presented itself. […]
