Jan 13
So you want to be a landlord? Here’s what to look for in a rental property. If you’re thinking about buying an investment property, now is a great time. People aren’t buying their first homes, for the most part, until they’re around 30. So what are they doing in their 20s (besides living with Mom …
Dec 21
Are you scared to have your money in the stock market, but also experiencing almost no return on investment with your money at the bank? Do you instinctively like the idea of being invested in income producing real estate with results you can see? Set your mind right about earning money. More cash = more …
Nov 28
Last decade’s housing bubble is becoming a distant memory. Mortgage rates are near historic lows, interest-only loans are back and everyone loves real estate as an investment again. More than 1 in 4 Americans (27 percent) said real estate was the best investment for money they would not need for at least a decade, according …
Sep 26
Real estate is more than buying or selling a home… it can be an investment plan. The current market reflects high demand for quality rental options and the growth of equity in properties for owners. These are just two reasons why real estate is a viable investment option. If residential real estate investing interests …
Dec 16
The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation.” The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. The article explains: “Homeownership long has been central to Americans’ ability to amass wealth; even with …
Jun 27
The year 2013 should be known as the year flipping returned. Substantial price increases in key markets brought a return of both smart home investors and fast-buck artists who are now making more profit than ever before. Redfin reports an average gain of $90,200 per home. The volume of flipping has slowed some in 2014, but …
Jul 20
Bellevue, a global city Bellevue’s growing role as a global city is evidenced by the speed at which foreign – in particular Chinese – investors are flocking to the Eastside, purchasing real estate, developing commercial plots and expanding their companies. Though Bellevue has been cultivating relations with Asia for some time, the rate of investment …
Oct 25
Record sales in waterfront property The truth is that Miami, more than any big city in the country, has two very different real estate realities somehow coexisting, at least for now, according to a recent article in the New York Times. For non-distressed properties along the water, sales activity is climbing, prices are on the …
Sep 17
Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying: Supply Is Shrinking With inventory declining in many regions, finding a home of your dreams may become more difficult …
