How I see the Market in 2025
January 13, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Before the crash of 2008, I was doing very well flipping houses in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale market. When the warning signs appeared in 2006, I ignored them and took on unnecessary risk and it costs me dearly. It was only after the crash that I learned some hard […]
Where Young Talent Moves: Should You Invest?
September 30, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Over the past few years, smaller metro areas have become hotspots for young professionals seeking a balance of affordability, livability, and career growth. Between July 2020 and July 2024, several metro regions saw significant increases in net domestic migration, offering prime opportunities for savvy real estate investors. Some […]
All-Cash Offers From Big Investors Recede
July 29, 2024 | 2 Minute Read During the hypercompetitive pandemic years, cash was king as investors flooded the housing market with hefty cash offers. Now, however, the trend is shifting. According to a recent Realtor.com® report, the percentage of investors purchasing homes with cash dropped to 64% in the first quarter of 2024. This […]
Home Prices and Population Shifts by County
July 29, 2024 | 3 Minute Read According to the latest Zillow Home Value Index data, national home prices ended June 2024 up by 45% compared to March 2020. In just 54 months, the country has experienced house price appreciation comparable to some entire decades in the past. Certain regional housing markets have seen even […]
2024 State-by-State Decline in Population
May 13, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute States experiencing net population loss due to outmigration may face reduced demand for homes, putting downward pressure on prices. Changes in demographics, such as population growth or decline, migration patterns, or shifts in household composition, can influence housing demand and, consequently, prices. Regions experiencing outmigration or declining […]
Real Estate Investors Should Avoid These 3 Mistakes
May 13, 2024 | Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you’re new to real estate investing, prepare for the unexpected. Unlike some other investment avenues, real estate presents its fair share of surprises. Learning from your missteps can come with a hefty price tag, potentially hindering your ability to fully capitalize on your opportunities. While searching […]
The Truth About Median Home Prices
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes The term “median home price” often gets tossed around, but what does it really mean? Let’s break it down. “Median” simply refers to the middle value in a set of numbers when they’re arranged from lowest to highest. It’s not an average; it’s that middle point. But […]