Jonathan Bombaci
MA and Boston Multi-Family data update
The Massachusetts Multi-Family Market has seen quite a few changes over the last 24 years. The number of Listings, or Active Inventory, is very low compared to prior years which is driving this very strong sellers mar...
Chris Davidson
What is a Balanced Market
Everyone has heard something along the line of less than 6 months inventory is a sellers market and more than 6 months is a buyers market. My question is has this changed?
This made sense historically, but as the res...
Glen Gallo
Where is this market going
Having been in San Diego my entire life I am perplexed by the rapid growth over the last year. Hot does not even begin to describe it. My daughter is interested in buying. I understand that it is a sellers market. The...
Tushar P.
Stucco houses in Houston
I wonder what the feeling is among investors about buying a sfh rental with stucco siding. I keep hearing stucco should be avoided in Houston but then I also hear that it is ok *IF* the material and installation is go...
Shervin Golgiri
Real Estate is on the move! Sellers are no longer must pay buyer agent commission.
Hopefully this is not some news to you, but sellers are no longer having to pay buyer agent commissions, now is a Choice, which might be confusing, but there is nothing to worry about. still, it doesn't change the fac...
Nancy Le
Should my first rental be close to my current residence?
Hi BPF! I've heard that my first rental property should be close to home so it's easier to manage. Ideally I would like a duplex where I could live in one part and rent out the other part for my 1st rental. That is n...
Rod Youte
During a Sellers Market is it best to look into auctions and etc
I am a real estate investor in the Philadelphia area and its a serious Sellers Market. Many of the sellers are asking for prices that are WAY above ARV and the comps do not support their asking price. However, the sel...
Mike Schorah
Question of the week: Is your market a buyer's market yet?
Back in May 2007, the average U.S. home price was $217,829. It hit bottom March 2011 at $169,965. May 2008, it was $200,558. May 2009, it was $186,925. May 2010, it was $183,998. So the best time to buy was was in May...
Chris Kaylor
Do you perfer investment properties that need work or turnkey?
With investing there is always the question on condition of the property verse price. What type of investor are you? What is the biggest mistake with investing that you will never do again?
Linda Harley
Crazy Market in Atlanta!
Greetings All!
I'm in Atlanta Georgia and the market here has gone CRAZY! 100 offers on a house, $30k over asking price, 0 day due diligence! It is super challenging to be competitive in this market and found worth...