Yearly Archives - 2023

Getting It Into Evidence

By: Jeffery S. Watson Most of you know that I’m a practicing attorney in Ohio with a history of trial work and litigation. One of the things a trial lawyer thinks about is how to get information admitted into evidence. I want to share with you the best way to get text messages between you and another party admitted into evidence. There is a right...

Getting Squeezed?

By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, Have any of the following been causing a little extra pressure or making you feel squeezed in your real estate business – rising interest rates, tightening lending criteria by institutional lenders, near double-digit increases in real estate taxes and insurance premiums, or increasing costs for materials and supplies for repairs, renovations and rehabs? If any (or maybe...

U.S. Home Price Growth Over 50 Years

By Brad Beckett A recent chart from the Visual Capitalist illustrates how U.S. home prices have grown over the past 50 years.  In fact, they point out that in 2022 alone, prices grew significantly even as interest rates climbed higher.  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!

Risk vs. Reward

By M. Jane Garvey Many investors get into real estate because they like to know that there is something physical and tangible that they are buying. It is perceived as lower risk than some other investments. In the case of providing housing, we are providing a much-needed service, so the presumption is that there is an inherent value.  In a perfect...

Fourth of July by the Numbers!

By: Brad Beckett The Declaration of Independence This Tuesday, July 4th, will mark 247 years of America’s independence!  Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we hold dear.  Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, stay safe and have a...