Accurately valuing real estate is a full-time job for professional appraisers, so it’s not something to be taken lightly. But that doesn’t mean you—as a potential buyer or seller—shouldn’t be well-versed in the mechanics behind deriving a reliable value for
Generally, it is a seller’s market (where sellers have the upper hand in pricing and negotiations) when real estate inventory is less than a 6 month’s supply of homes. But what factors are contributing to this imbalance? What are we
We can all agree that these past couple of months can be categorized by a few key terms: unprecedented, uncertain, and unstable. We have effectively been told to shelter at home and wait until better news arises. And while no
Are you considering the pros and cons of investing in real estate in Portland, Oregon? Before you make a move, it’s a good idea to do some research into the housing market there, and to look into what experts are
Housing trends shift from year to year, so if you’re thinking about investing in real estate in some of the country’s most desirable areas, it’s time to look at what forecasters are predicting for those markets. Below, we cover the
Episode 127: Hard Money Education with Kim Hubbard of Merchants Mortgage
The fix-and-flip and fix-and-hold markets are still going strong, but remain competitive to get properties with the right profit margins. So, to get into a less competitive space and have the potential for higher profits, many real estate investors who
You’ve heard of fix and flip loans, but have you considered the benefits of a fix and hold loan strategy to build rental portfolios? The term recently coined for this strategy is BRRR which stands for buy, rent, rehab, refinance,
Leasing a commercial property might be just what your business needs to grow. But finding the right location is only part of the process. The other important step you need to take involves closely analyzing the lease you’re being offered.
Are you hunting for the right house to fix and flip, or perhaps a commercial property that you can invest in and rent out? Knowing what to expect in the Denver housing market this fall can help you look in the
Getting a loan, particularly when you’re buying a property to fix and flip it and earn a profit, might be a little intimidating. But if you understand the process behind getting this type of loan, and you generally know what
