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Investing in New Construction
Investing is all about maximizing your use of other people's money, and requires a solid understanding of the effects of DTI and affordability
Understanding the Buyer Representation Agreement
Should you sign a Buyer Representation Agreement with an agent? With so much at stake, wouldn't you want to know who has your back?
Gift Funds and Real Estate Investing
What EVERY investor needs to know about gift funds and real estate investing, before buying a property.
How Can Mortgage Interest Rates Be This Low?
Real estate mortgage interest rates are at unprecedented lows despite a booming stock market.
America’s Largest Landlord To Buy 3,500 More Homes
Invitation Homes Inc., the country’s largest rental-home owner, on Wednesday disclosed a joint venture with Boston ...
Condo Sales Report 2020
Declining sales, low price growth, and high inventory makes for a great time to buy a condo. But not necessarily a ...
August 2020 Housing Market Report
We are back! If you're a buyer sitting on the sidelines worried about the COVID market, today's data should squash ...
July 2020 Housing Market Report
A rebound to healthy liquidity in connection with a drop in inventory and rise in price pushes us into a slight ...
COVID-19 and the housing market
TLDR
A temporary oversupply, coupled with new-construction incentives, and historically low interest rates, ...
Why it’s GOOD to own real estate ahead of inflation
I follow a really good mortgage blog and today's topic was on inflation. If you’re like me, you’re probably ...
The best day of the week to buy a home
People often ask me “When should I make an offer on a home?”. My answer is always, Tuesday. If you’ve followed ...
Investor incentives and the 2% rule
When financing an investment property using a conventional FannieMae loan, there is a little-known rule that often ...
Interest rates and the Federal Reserve
You oftentimes hear on the news: “The Federal Reserve raised (or lowered) rates by 25 basis points”. But what does ...
Loan terminology and the mortgage process
Loans, and all of their complexity, play a critical role in the home buying process, both for investors and ...
Can you negotiate with new construction?
Absolutely, but it’s different than with re-sales. Most builders won’t budge on base price, as it lowers the ...
The new-construction process
The whole process of new construction can seem intimidating. While there is definitely a bit more work involved ...