The good news is it is an excellent time to enter the real estate market since the interest rates are still low in many states across the country. The NerdWallet’s 2019 Home Buyer Report states that in 2019 more than 33% of Americans planned to buy a house within the next 5 years and 25% […]
In the last few years, crowdfunding has become a popular term among investors. The real estate sector has well received the idea. The system of crowdfunding is still flourishing and slowly becoming a part of the mainstream investment mechanism. However, it has reshaped the way individual investors look at the options to invest in properties. […]
Whether you are in the process of selling your home or purchasing a new one, you may be wondering how real estate prices are determined. The real estate landscape can be tricky, especially if it is your first time buying or selling a home. From hiring an agent to home appraisals, loans, and the physical […]
In the realm of real estate buying and selling, one of the most notable disruptions in the last several years is the rise of online-based estate agents. Many agencies have sprung into the market, somewhat out of nowhere, touting substantial benefits over traditional high street estate agents. As competition increases with more sellers willing to […]
Selling a home is a major undertaking and in order to make a profit, you may have to invest more money first. In fact, before they even begin looking for a real estate agent, many people begin evaluating their property to determine how to sell their home more quickly. It doesn’t make sense to hire […]
One of the most challenging aspects of owning a home is trying to figure out when it should be sold. Most people buy more than one home in their life, and it makes sense as more money starts rolling in. Selling at the right time can make a huge difference financially, so we asked Jacques […]
The luxury condo market is in a tenuous state. Rents are rising and people don’t seem ready to move on these properties – but that might be good news for investors. For those looking to expand their real estate holdings, top apartments are priced to sell. Built But Unbought Since 2013, New York City’s luxury […]
Suddenly seeing a personal guarantee in your lease can be one of the most unwelcome surprises in commercial real estate. Commercial landlords will sometimes have a habit of making no mention of a personal guarantee in early conversations, until they present the lease and there is suddenly 3 pages of verbiage to protect themselves with […]
For years property investment in the UK has been a case study in the truth of the old saying “safe as houses.” Recently, however, a flurry of fiscal and regulatory changes has caused some property investors to leave the market (or to alter their portfolios substantially), while those who have remained could be forgiven for […]
When it comes to financial flexibility, a mortgage payment is one expense that can really hold you back from accomplishing your goals. But if you can find a way to lower your payment, you’ll open up a world of new opportunities. Are You House Poor? According to Investopedia, house poor is: “A situation that describes […]