According to AARP, life expectancy during the second half of the twentieth century grew by nearly thirty years. Consider the following chart: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, life expectancy since 1940 has increased dramatically. YEAR 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040 AGE 63 70 74 77 80 82 Not only are Americans […]
2017 BUYER CONSIDERATIONS – Where Do I Put My Money?
With the past 10 years, including a deep recession and major investment losses, nearly everyone is concerned about financial security after retirement. Despite the fact that investment returns have rebounded, there is still great concern with today’s investors as to where to put their money to: Be secure enough to sleep at night Realize an […]
2-14-2017 Buyer Considerations – The “Family Financial Security” Close
Parents who have the financial means, and are interested in providing for their children’s future financial security should give purchasing Real Estate a serious look. What other investment vehicle affords parents the ability to take $10,000-$20,000 now and within 20 years, turn it into over $300,000? Using race track betting terminology, investors this year […]
2016 BUYER CONSIDERATIONS The “Perfect Storm” For Real Estate Investing
2016 BUYER CONSIDERATIONS The “Perfect Storm” For Real Estate Investing A well-known cliché states that: “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” With a “Perfect Storm” of opportunities leading to a possible “Great Real Estate Recovery,” it may be wise to purchase more real estate and even consider helping family members exploit the outstanding opportunities […]
2016 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?
2016 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home? After over a decade of historically low-interest rates below 4%, the window for both buyers and sellers to take advantage of moving with the best rates they may ever see in their lifetimes is rapidly closing. Consider that average interest rates since […]
Don’t Miss the Big Fly & Buy Event
Don’t Miss the Big Fly & Buy Event Years of the real estate market favoring buyers, the tables have turned. Home sellers in resort areas are now experiencing what is called a “sellers’ market,” where inventory levels are below normal. This is especially true for less expensive homes where a 2-3 month supply of homes […]
Laws of Physics Apply to Real Estate Pricing and Investing
In physics, Isaac Newton’s third principle of motion states that: “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”. Consider how the pendulum works. If you were to release the pendulum from Point A, it would swing past its normal stationary Point B and end up close to Point C on the opposite end […]
Buyer Considerations – Buy Now & Save Thousands
Perspective home buyers have enjoyed the benefits of a buyer’s market for the past 6-7 years. With an abundance of homes for sales and falling prices, it almost made more sense to wait to buy a home. Most buyers don’t realize that those days are rapidly coming to an end. The real estate market is […]
2016 Buyer and Seller Considerations: Get an Appraisal
2016 Buyer and Seller Considerations: Get an Appraisal There are two market conditions that have recently come into play that should be given serious consideration. They are: Price volatility Client flexibility After years of dropping prices, markets have not only stabilized but, in many cases are rapidly increasing. In other cases, foreclosures and short-sale activity continues […]
2016 Buyer Considerations: It Hurts to have Good Taste
2016 Buyer Considerations: It Hurts to have Good Taste If you are thinking about purchasing a home and have struggled to find the ideal property at the right price this year, just wait until you have to compete with all the new buyers that will be entering the market next year. Especially with the elections […]