Buying and owning a home in today’s market looks much different than it did 50 years ago, especially for those new to the homeowners scene. For millennials specifically, buying a home is a much more difficult investment today compared to generations past due to the...
Buying a home is often regarded as the biggest financial decision you will make in your entire life, and thus should be approached with extreme care and expertise. Once your preferred market is chosen and you’ve obtained a clear picture of what it is you want exactly,...
House hunters looking for a bargain often look for short sales and foreclosures. They’re just as often surprised to find that the prices of these aren’t as low as they expected. To understand why, it’s important to know what short sales and...
Trying to successfully generate a full-time income as a traditional real estate agent requires tenacity and extra legwork. At a 3% commission, a regular agent needs to sell 25 mid-priced homes every year to earn an annual salary of $150,000. Although many agents hit...
Accurately pricing your home can be a surprisingly difficult aspect of home sales, and it’s one that is often met with uncertainty, and thus mistakes. A common mistake made by individuals looking to sell their home is determining the price based on emotional...
Real estate investment provides the anchor in an well-diversified portfolio. When investors make the mistake of focusing only on stocks, they set themselves up for a world of hurt. Stock prices are volatile. When values sink, they sink fast and with little warning....
