Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Existing Home Sales Drop 5.9% in July The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 5.9% in July to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million (down 20.2%...
If you're wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here's what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price appreciation from their original January 2022...
By Brad Beckett The Daily Infographic reminds us that windows are one of the most important parts of a home and that’s why it is essential to choose the right ones for your house, flip or rehab project. However there are many different types of windows and styles to choose from….who knew? As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!
Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Inflation Hits 8.5%, Drops Slightly The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 1.3% in July, 2022. However, the all items index was up 8.5% for...
Millennials are currently the largest group of homebuyers. However, their buying needs are different than other generations. If you'd like to target millennial buyers, try incorporating some of these tips into your strategy. Social Media Matters Tech-savvy millennials have grown up using social media, and they expect to see their agents on the most popular networks. If you're looking to target millennials,...
By Jeffery S. Watson My prior email on “Trusting Your Trustee” generated a lot of feedback, so I want to give you more information and clarity. One of the questions I was asked is, “Do trustees get a nominal fee for handling this type of fiduciary duty?” The answer is yes, a trustee should be paid a reasonable fee for their fiduciary duty and...
By Jeffery S. Watson Many real estate investors consistently use what I call a “grantor revocable title holding trust”, which is a more accurate term than “land trust”, to take and hold title to a piece of real estate they buy for investment purposes. Such trusts can be used whether the property is being held as a long-term rental or being bought...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Despite Pleas from Landlords, Los Angeles Extends Ban on Evictions Los Angeles’ Channel 7 (KABC) is reporting that, despite pleas from frustrated landlords, the LA City Council voted 11-1 in late July to...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says depending on where you live, owning a home may seem like a far off dream or it could be fairly realistic. In their graphic today, they illustrate the annual salary needed for home ownership in 50 different U.S. cities. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! “In New York City, for example, a person needs...