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Hot Markets for Real Estate Investors
October 14, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read While the average homebuyer may feel the pressure of rising interest rates, real estate investors are stepping in, capturing a record share of homes. Investors accounted for 14.8% of home purchases in the first quarter of 2024—the highest percentage since data tracking began in 2001, according to Realtor.com® […]
Where’s the Real Estate Market Headed?
August 26, 2024 | 3 Minute Read With high interest rates creating obstacles in the real estate market, it’s important to monitor how these conditions are shifting. While the current climate has slowed market activity, a recent decline in mortgage rates could indicate a turning point. Recognizing these trends can provide insight into what the […]
What A Possible Fed Rate Drop Means for Investors
August 19, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Mortgage rates are currently near their lowest levels in over a year, prompting many borrowers to take action. Mortgage applications rose by 17% in the week ending August 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, which was released on Wednesday. This increase pushed the index, […]
Consider This Before Accepting Section 8 Tenants
August 5, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read When I first began owning rental properties in 2013, most of the houses I purchased were in B and C class neighborhoods. At that time, buying these properties was incredibly affordable, with prices under $20,000. The average rent for a three-bedroom house was between $800 and $850 per […]
The 5/1 ARM’s Come Due for 1.7M Homeowners
July 8, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Time Unlike the more popular fixed-rate mortgage loans, ARMs can provide temporary relief for homebuyers wanting to avoid higher mortgage rates, but they come with risks. After the fixed introductory period — usually five, seven, or ten years — the rate on an ARM adjusts periodically based on […]
Real Estate Fearmongering for Clicks
July 8, 2024 | 5 Minute Read Time I am always amazed by the number of experts or gurus on YouTube predicting a real estate crash in 2024. Many of these YouTubers skillfully use psychology to craft their content, titles, and thumbnails to maximize clicks. More clicks translate to more subscribers and greater opportunities to […]
4 Places to Buy Property for Big Profits
July 1, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Time As home prices continue to soar in markets across the country, investors may be seeing dollar signs. Anyone who purchased a property prior to the COVID-19 pandemic has probably seen its value appreciate significantly in recent years. In fact, owner-occupied housing wealth increased $9 trillion between the […]
When selling an investment property is a bad idea
June 24, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Time An out-of-state investor was seeking to sell his recently vacated turnkey property. This neighborhood, a very affordable, rising blue-collar working-class area, has been a target for investors looking to flip and hold properties for years. The previous Section 8 tenant paid $800 per month. The investor is […]
The Fed’s Balance Sheet and Impact on Real Estate
June 10, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read Looking ahead, the United States faces significant borrowing needs, with projected expenditures surpassing revenue by approximately $2 trillion in 2024. The shortfall requires the government to issue treasury securities to fund its spending, thereby increasing the supply of securities in the market. Moreover, new mortgages also contribute to […]
10 High-Risk Real Estate Markets
May 20, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 Minutes Historically, real estate investment has yielded substantial returns. The S&P 500 Index reports that the average annual return on commercial properties is about 9.6%, slightly lower than the 10.3% return on residential properties. However, real estate investment carries inherent risks. Factors such as market timing, location, demand, […]
