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10 May 2024 | 15 replies
Even a media outlet like The Wall Street Journal to keep up with market trends and other macro factors affecting real estate.
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11 May 2024 | 10 replies
Stay on top of new trends, tech updates, and changes in the market to stay ahead in the real estate game.
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10 May 2024 | 0 replies
Averaging about $2,300 to make the swap, this is a home improvement worth looking into.Garage door replacementKeeping with the trend of exterior improvements with a high ROI, replacing a garage door is very high on the list as well.
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9 May 2024 | 0 replies
Hello all, I just wanted to share with you a piece I wrote about BTR trend in Sunbelt states...would love to hear your thoughts about it.The Sunbelt states of the United States are currently experiencing a housing conundrum, a cocktail of high interest rates (approaching 7%) and dwindling housing supply that's reshaping the real estate landscape.
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9 May 2024 | 4 replies
Prioritize education through online classes and local meetings, cultivate a network of experienced professionals, and stay current on market trends and rehab prices to ensure successful transactions.
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10 May 2024 | 18 replies
To evaluate investment opportunities, consider factors like property condition, neighborhood trends, rental demand, and potential appreciation.
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9 May 2024 | 9 replies
Essentially, doing your financial due diligence (running your numbers) with any analysis tool (BP Calculator, or an Investment Property Excel tool you can find on google) is a more responsible way to approach seeing if a property will show signs trending toward a good investment, or bad one, against your criteria.
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10 May 2024 | 23 replies
It will be interesting to see if this trend sticks around now that we are out of the winter slump and buyers are moving again.
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9 May 2024 | 2 replies
Average home owner refinances their mortgage within 3-5 years so a 30 year fixed at these rates is just a bad decision with rates expected to trend down.
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9 May 2024 | 3 replies
If the home is in good shape it should rent.