Before the coronavirus had even made its way to the US, experts were predicting a housing shortage. The pandemic exacerbated that shortage. As a result, buyers have to stay competitive if they really want to become a new homeowner. Luckily, there are moves you can make now to better help you win the bidding war.
Real Estate Certifications
Getting in the real estate game requires designations or certifications, each qualifying the agent for certain niches. Understanding the differences between these certifications—their advantages and disadvantages—can help would-be real estate agents compete even in a tight market. Here we’ll take you through the different certifications and what they qualify you for.
Real Estate Insights: Managing Client Expectations
7 Tips for Beginning Your Investment Journey as a Landlord
For any beginning investor, the appeals of a real estate investment are many. An investment property can be relatively stable in most economic conditions, building values and propping up ROIs. Here, we’ve assembled a list of seven tips for helping you address any problems you may encounter and begin making money quicker.
REIT vs Direct Property: Real Estate Investments
Real estate investment may not be as clear cut as you would like it to be. Like every other form of investment opportunity, real estate presents itself in a diversity of forms, each with its own set of benefits. Here, we’ll break down what REIT and direct property investment types have to offer as well as their corresponding drawbacks.
Investing in Real Estate with Interest Rates at Record Lows
Finding the Right Investment Property For You
Boise: The Best Opportunity for Real Estate Investors
Rental properties are all the rage for real estate investors these days. With more people renting than ever before and home prices set to rise nationally, the rental market is where you want to be. And for any real estate investor looking for an opportunity to maximize their ROI, you may need to look no further than Idaho’s City of Trees.
Understanding Your Homeowner Mortgage Forbearance Options
Real Estate Agents and Brokers: How to Make the Most of Your Tax Deductions
Knowing the Neighborhood: How to Add Value to Home Listings
One simple trick can make your home listing much more valuable: sell the neighborhood. This means getting to know the area and learning how to highlight all its best features. There’s a reason real estate agents and brokers place so much importance on location—every nearby attraction and neighborhood amenity is a huge factor in boosting your listing.
How to Help your Renter become a Property Owner
How to Get Help with your Mortgage Payment
2020 Guide to Financing a New Rental Property
Why Contracting a Property Management Company is a Great Move for Real Estate Investors
Responsible Real Estate Investing for Any Economy
Real estate investments are a big commitment. For a hefty sum, you are agreeing to take on a vast amount of risk and responsibility in order to diversify your portfolio and increase your long-term revenue. You can take all the proper precautions to ensure a property is quality, but what about the state of the economy and housing market?
What You Should Know about the Troubling Mortgage Market
Understanding Mortgage Forbearance and Eviction Moratoriums
Relief for landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 shutdowns is coming in the form of economic stimulus and orders from governments both local and federal. You may have seen terms in recent headlines like “mortgage forbearance” and “eviction moratoriums.” But what exactly do these terms mean? And who is eligible to receive these leniency options?