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Property Management
Posted
April 12, 2024

The #1 Misconception About Property Management Companies And The Truth

In the time of social media, fact checkers are having a battle in identifying and correcting the sums of misinformation that run rampant on the web. No industry or topic is exempt from a tale or two parading as truth. In fact, real estate is one of the most heavily discussed and misconstrued topics on the net.

Property Management
Posted
March 27, 2024

Squatters Are An Issue - Here’s How To Prevent It

Squatters are a growing problem nationwide. It is when a person, other than the owner or an authorized occupant, takes up residence in a home. This action was typically common among obviously abandoned homes but has become a burdening problem for even the most lavish of neighborhoods.

Construction
Posted
March 13, 2024

How To Choose The Right Contractor For Home Renovation

Home renovations and new construction properties share one very important element - they require a well-structured and organized contractor. Depending on the size of the job, it could possibly require multiple contractors.

Brokerage
Posted
February 29, 2024

Cold Calling Is Challenging, Here’s How To Warm Them Up

How often do you tap into a real estate tips video or read a real estate related blog to get an answer to a question or challenge you’ve run into? For most real estate agents, the answer is likely a couple of times a week and if you are highly active, possibly multiple times daily.

Investing
Posted
February 19, 2024

How To Write A Winning Offer For An Investment Property

Investing in real estate can be a winning strategy for building wealth. It's a tangible asset that tends to appreciate with time, and it's able to pass from one generation to the next and, if properly managed, sustains wealth. If you are looking to invest, keep reading to learn how you can make an impact with a lucrative venture, and master a key aspect of this process, which is making a winning offer on an investment property.

Investing
Posted
September 22, 2024

Let's Talk Off-Market Deals for Real Estate Investors

Sometimes, the perfect investment opportunity is not being advertised, because it’s yet to be realized. Off-market real estate opportunities, which refer to homes that are not listed for sale on the open market, have increased in recent years. They aren’t new when it comes to investment strategies but they have grown in popularity.

Investing
Posted
July 14, 2024

Things You Need to Know Before Purchasing Real Estate Abroad

Hands down, Netflix has positioned the world to see some of the most beautiful landscapes and residential real estate from coast to coast, whether it's a sky scraping penthouse in Manhattan or a lush infinity pool against a breathtaking North Cali skyline, they have done an astonishing job with broadening the scope of some of the best of the best in prime real estate.

Investing
Posted
June 25, 2024

Three Historical Events That Shaped Real Estate Investing

Over time, real estate investing has secured itself as an essential follow-through to wealth. Before money was considered at the forefront of currency, land was a defining factor, and still is. So, there is no surprise that, still, today, there is a place in wealth-building for land ownership.

Investing
Posted
May 23, 2024

Exploring the Profitability of Tiny Home and Shipping Container Home Rentals

HGTV has or previously had at least 8 shows on air about tiny homes. In the last decade the obsession with tiny homes has grown exponentially and has been hailed as a cheaper option to address affordable housing concerts through minimal space and a budget that is a whopping 87% less than the national average for a home.

Investing
Posted
May 15, 2024

10 Things to Know Before Investing in a Condo

In major cities, investing in a condo can be seemingly attractive, especially those that are located in high-rise buildings and prime-time locations in metro cities. For investors, having an asset that has a remarkable view and located in areas that are popular and convenient is a perfect recipe for a short term rental property.

Property Management
Posted
October 21, 2022

How Can a Full Service Property Management Firm Help with Real Estate Investing?

Whether you're just starting real estate investing or already own multiple properties, chances are you need assistance with at least some of the tasks necessary to manage a property.

Construction
Posted
January 31, 2023

Enhancing Value and Energy Efficiency: A Successful Home Renovation Project

This whitepaper outlines the successful renovation of a home built in the 1960s. The homeowner sought to maximize their unused space and make upgrades that would increase their home's resale value and energy efficiency. Through careful design and construction, adding an extra bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet was successfully integrated into the existing layout and floor plan.

Brokerage
Posted
October 22, 2024

The "Wait and See" Buyer: How Their Perspective Impacts Real Estate Market Trends and Investing

Are you familiar with a Wait and See buyer? Whether you are a realtor, investor, buyer, or all three, you have either encountered a Wait and See buyer or have possibly been one. It’s a sassy way to describe someone who is courting the market, but hanging back to see how a certain time or event will affect the market. Normally, it’s in hopes of a positive turn.

Brokerage
Posted
August 21, 2024

Did You Know The Mortgage Rates Dropped? But It’s Not The Most Important Thing

Ok, let’s be honest. Who doesn’t want the opportunity to purchase a home that’s snugly planted on your shortlist on your favorite home search platform at a highly attractive mortgage rate of, let’s say 2.5%?

Brokerage
Posted
July 27, 2024

The Effects Of An Election Year On Real Estate Purchasing

As a practicing real estate agent, it isn't uncommon to receive multiple different reasons as to why someone is looking to purchase a house, whether it is a primary residence or investment home. A few reasons can range anywhere from, a first home, a retirement home, vacation or for investors - an income producing property.

Brokerage
Posted
April 25, 2024

How Secure is Your Rental Agreement? 5 Leasing Contract Loopholes to Avoid!

Rental agreements were created to outline legal expectations from both sides of the contract. It is a written document that specifically states what a tenant should expect from their landlord, as well as what can be expected of them while living as a resident in the rental space.

Brokerage
Posted
February 29, 2024

Cold Calling Is Challenging, Here’s How To Warm Them Up

How often do you tap into a real estate tips video or read a real estate related blog to get an answer to a question or challenge you’ve run into? For most real estate agents, the answer is likely a couple of times a week and if you are highly active, possibly multiple times daily.