Can home buyers and real estate investors make an offer on more than one home at a time? More importantly, how should this particular situation be approached? With the competition for homes heating up and buying season inching closer, more home buyers are certainly interested in hedging their bets. By simultaneously making offers on multiple...Read More
Smithsonian has released a new top 20 list of the best towns in the United States. So where are they, do they offer great real estate investing opportunities, and how do they stack up against big city investments? Real estate investors are constantly on the lookout for the next hot spot, the ‘best kept secret,’...Read More
If there are any rules in real estate marketing, they were made to be broken. Having said that, what’s changing in this particular field? Should investors alter or change their current practices? Perhaps even more importantly, what principles can help Realtors and investors stay on track to achieve great marketing results? While traditional marketing is...Read More
Many California homeowners are making a critical mistake which has the potential to not only prevent their homes from selling fast, but for a fraction of their value. Recent statistics have indicated a partial slow down in U.S. home sales. While much of this is certainly seasonal and a result of recent surges, this is...Read More
With California home prices rising rapidly, some home buyers are more than a little concerned that they won’t be able to meet soaring down payment demands. Unfortunately, higher prices are making it increasingly difficult for anyone to afford the prospect of home ownership. Having said that, how challenging is it to acquire a home in...Read More
How much higher will U.S. home prices go in the new housing boom? Few have given any weight to the proclamations of a subsequent housing bubble. In addition to the fact that Canada claims to have cracked the secret for preventing future bubbles, savvy real estate experts already know we don’t even have both feet...Read More
What real estate business lessons can be learned from the new film ‘300 Rise of the Empire?’ The new 3D sequel holds many lessons and tips for real estate investors, agents and business owners. So what takeaways are there for real estate professionals from this epic new Hollywood production? 1. Innovation The Greeks were up...Read More
What’s the best way to spend $470,000 in San Diego, California? San Diego offers endless ways to spend, blow and invest for those with an extra $470,000 burning a hole in their pockets. Having said that, how far will $470k go in SoCal? Is it better to splurge on a new sports car or a...Read More
Even though the U.S. housing market is rebounding well, many are complaining that the property appraisal system is still broken. What’s wrong with the system? What can we expect from it in the near future? More importantly, how should home buyers, home owners, agents and investors be preparing themselves? Property appraisers have become even more...Read More
What does the end of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean for home buyers, sellers and real estate investors? The announcement of a new bill to ‘wind down’ mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dealt a crushing blow to the value of the two agencies. However, what does it mean for the average individual...Read More
