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13 April 2024 | 5 replies
Reasonable rent control (such as AB1482) is great for professional managed units because market rents will rise faster than they would have otherwise and their rents are already near market rate.
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12 April 2024 | 10 replies
Population looks stable, crime rate is good, it had colleges and some tourism, close to major cities.
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14 April 2024 | 13 replies
Hope this answers your questionsIf we were to go section 8 would we be entitled to high opportunity zone rental rate even if it’s in Grays Ferry?
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18 April 2024 | 141 replies
My properties tend to take care of themselves, so I needed something physical to raise my heart rate and keep me moving.
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13 April 2024 | 12 replies
For commercial multi-family, this will be different, and having 1.20-1.25x could be the requirement for best rates and terms.
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13 April 2024 | 8 replies
@Samantha Wardunfortunately the market is tough right now, with both interest rates and prices high.
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10 April 2024 | 2 replies
Real Estate News in BriefWill stubbornly high mortgage rates hurt the spring selling season for the second straight year?
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14 April 2024 | 22 replies
General interior remodeling work $50,000 - $70,0002) Add for kitchenette & new bath & laundry $80,000 – $115,0003) Egress window well if necessary $10,000 - $18,000which is cleanly out of my price rate (to much money) and, here's another one The average cost of converting a typical basement to a legal rental unit will cost $85K - $ 95K and include:1.
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10 April 2024 | 1 reply
As interest rate discussions continue to dominate financial headlines, investors in commercial real estate (CRE) and multifamily housing must understand a crucial truth: Interest rate drops alone will not solve the challenges facing this sector.
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12 April 2024 | 0 replies
While still technically in slight seller’s market territory, inventory is well above extreme lows seen in recent years when inventory fell below 1 month for a sustained period.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:A 30-year fixed mortgage is sitting around 7.3% interest, which is the highest it has been in 2024 thus far:In addition to interest rates increasing the cost of real estate ownership, buyers are facing increased insurance premiums, maintenance costs, and rising property taxes.