Banks have recently shifted a trillion dollars in bad loans to non-bank entities and servicers. What does it mean for U.S. real estate investors? The Trillion Dollar Shift in Distressed Properties Bloomberg recently picked up the story of a Virginia homeowner who just listed her home to the bank. After years of attempting to modify...Read More
A new FICO credit scoring system is rolling out. How is it different? How will it impact California real estate, and those engaged in it? August 2014 saw a huge media fanfare over the roll-out of FICO score 9. However, some pundits are already questioning whether it will have any positive impact for home buyers....Read More
Glass (yes glass) has begun to dominate real estate design trends. It’s dynamic, has endless applications, and can be blended with any style. Glass has been used in historic architectural feats for thousands of years and is now the key to many new innovations in building, and real estate. Micro-apartments, tiny houses, modular buildings, and...Read More
What’s new in the world of real estate technology? What real estate tech tools and gadgets might you want to start exploring now to get the edge on your competition? According to The Real Deal reports, real estate tech startups raised over $740M in the second quarter of 2014. The fact that NYC firms raised...Read More
What types of insurance do San Diego real estate companies need to have and be aware of? Insurance may be right next to taxes on the list of least favorite topics for many individuals, including San Diego business owners, Realtors, and real estate investors. However, there are many new forms of insurance that come up...Read More
Where do real estate blog ideas come from? Need some ideas for your real estate blog? Don’t worry; we’ve got your back. Here are seventy ideas to publish on your real estate blog. Have more of your own? Let us know! List all of the most frequently asked questions your customers are likely to have...Read More
Are you a player held ransom by the whims of the market, or are you a real estate business maker? What’s the real difference between the real estate players and market makers? How can more become the makers and masters of their local real estate markets and chosen niches? Major industry contributors like Bloomberg have,...Read More
Overpaying in taxes just isn’t smart. With income tax brackets pushing 40%, there is a huge difference in the net incomes and wealth of those taking advantage of the breaks available to them and those who don’t. So what are some of the vehicles and tools you should be taking advantage of? Each individual needs...Read More
The multifamily real estate sector is experiencing a new movement. Significant changes in trends are to be expected. So what’s new? What is ahead for real estate investors? The U.S. multifamily property sector was one of the first to bounce back after things got rough. As the American real estate market started to get busy...Read More
Still renting? Have dreams of being a homeowner? Perhaps your goal is to have a portfolio of rental properties. Maybe it is time you sat down and mapped out your plan for going from renter to buying a home. Drafting a plan can help you achieve your goals in more ways than you may think....Read More
