December is finally upon us, so break out the peppermint lattes and gingerbread cookies…it’s time for 2020 predictions! Get ready for a steady stream of property prognostications, starting this week…
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Mortgage rate predictions heading into 2020
As we head into the final lap of 2019, experts everywhere are commenting on the current state of mortgages and predicting what will happen with interest rates. Jessica Menton of…
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How real estate investors can profit from today’s low interest rates
How low will interest rates go? It’s a question being asked by many real estate investors. We can’t predict the future, but we do know that with current interest rates…
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Luxury home price growth slowing in 2019
It’s going to be a challenging year for luxury homes, both in the U.S. and abroad. National Mortgage News broke a story last week citing Knight Frank data that shows…
Rent estimates in 5 steps: How savvy landlords set asking rents
Arriving at an accurate rent estimate for your vacant unit or expiring lease is a mixture of art and science. Choosing the right asking rent for your Craigslist ad or…
What are bank owned homes (REOs) and should I invest in them?
A bank owned home is a property that has been taken back by the lender. Bank owned homes typically start as foreclosures, but not all foreclosures end up as bank…
Multifamily vacancies at record lows: Challenges ahead
Late market cycles and rent control aren’t the only topics of interest to multifamily investors these days. Julia Falcon of Housing Wire reported this week that in Q3 2019, multifamily…
Fed cuts rate, what it means for real estate investors: November 2019 update
The Federal Reserve cut their benchmark interest rate again last week, with mixed reviews depending on your perspective. Scott Horsely of NPR reports that the cut to a range of…
How real estate investors can prepare for winter
Harsh winter weather can take a major toll on rental property in many parts of the country. Severe wind, rain, sleet, and snow can lead to costly, and yet often…
