March 24, 2020
Suddenly all of those who have been denying a new dip was coming are realizing they were way wrong. Many are still lying to themselves about how deep this is going to go. What do you need to know about surviving and thriving as a real estate investor now? It’s Going to Make 2008 Look […]
March 20, 2020
President Trump on Wednesday directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to suspend evictions and foreclosures through April as Americans grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus. President Trump on Wednesday directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to suspend evictions and foreclosures through April as Americans grapple with the fallout […]
March 19, 2020
When updating your home (especially to put on the market), It’s a good idea to incorporate current trends into your renovations. There’s a fine line between trends and fads however, and the difference can affect your buyer pool. Fads are characterized by an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, but they tend to fade […]
March 12, 2020
Fannie Mae announced that it has committed to invest up to $50 million in a low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund that will support properties in disaster-stricken areas. The investment is part of Fannie Mae’s ongoing commitment to affordable rental housing in underserved markets. Fannie Mae has committed over $1 billion to LIHTC investments since […]
February 19, 2020
Let’s talk about conforming loans vs. jumbo loans in the mortgage world. The Guidelines Each year in October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, collects data on the national median home value and compares that number to October of the previous year. If there is an increase, the conforming loan limit will increase by […]
February 15, 2020
8 High Return Investment Projects For Your Home • Replacing Front Door • Backyard Deck • Attic Conversions • Garage Door Replacement • Fiber Cement Siding • Replacing Windows • Vinyl Siding • Kitchen Remodel Let’s take a look at some of the projects with a high return on investment: 1. Steel Entry Door Nothing […]
February 5, 2020
The multifamily real estate market is booming, and many new passive investors want to get in on the potentially lucrative investments that multifamily properties offer. It seems some investors make the same mistakes over and over again. By pointing them out and discussing how they can impact a multifamily real estate investment,this should help others avoid […]
January 30, 2020
A collection of relatively affordable, sun-belt markets are among those in which home value growth in 2020 is most expected to outperform the national average. As part of the Q4 2019 Home Price Expectations Survey, a panel of more than 100 U.S. economists and real estate experts was asked to rate their 2020 expectations for […]
January 22, 2020
Inspections, appraisals, and automated valuation models, while related, all have different functions but can be easily confused. Let’s take a closer look. Inspections: A property inspection is ordered by the buyer and is meant to be an unbiased look at the condition of the property. While not necessarily required by a lender, an inspection protects […]
January 19, 2020
If you’ve made a resolution this year to get your credit on track, getting started can feel a bit daunting. After all, it can sometimes seem as if credit agencies want to keep you in the dark about how scores are calculated. Not to worry – with some diligence on your part and a little […]