Buyer Considerations – 500% Returns: Why Buy Rental Property Investment Pro-Forma Share this analysis process with potential long-term investor buyers.Investment opportunities in Real Estate can yield great returns. During the past few years, many investors “flipped” distressed properties or bank REO’s for quick profits. Although “steals” are becoming harder and harder to come by, many […]
Buyer Considerations The Future Promises Big Returns for Home Buyers that Buy Before 2015
Buyer Considerations – The Future Promises Big Returns for Home Buyers that Buy Before 2015 The Housing Market Will Continue To Improve This Season Activity during the first three quarters of 2014 indicates a very active housing market in 2015. All indicators, including: Supply – The total number of homes on the market this year, as […]
Buyer & Seller Considerations – Confidentiality
Buyer & Seller Considerations – Confidentiality When representing buyers and sellers in real estate, the issue of confidentiality can’t be overlooked. Generally speaking, people don’t like to have their finances or personal situation become an open book for the world to see. This is why it’s so important that a trusted real estate advisor respect […]
Buyer Considerations – 2014 Real Estate vs. Stock Market
Buyer Considerations – 2014 Real Estate vs. Stock Market The above graph compares the investment value of real estate vs. the stock market using the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Consider the following: During the first 9 months of this year, stock market values have been volatile, initially losing nearly 6% of its value. At present, […]
Buyer Considerations – Renting Has Become Even More Painful
Buyer Considerations – Renting Has Become Even More Painful Rental rates are skyrocketing every month! If you’re still renting, it’s time to rethink your strategy. There are dozens of reasons why it makes far more sense to buy a home. Listed below are the top 10 reasons why you should make the commitment to BUY […]
Buyer Considerations – Why Renting is a Recipe for Financial Disaster
Buyer Considerations – Why Renting is a Recipe for Financial Disaster What is the difference between buying a home and renting one? Aside from the emotional benefits, the single-most important consideration should be the long-term financial benefit of home ownership. When a person decides to rent, the money they pay for housing is actually paying […]
Buyer Considerations – What If You Were The Seller?
Buyer Considerations – What If You Were The Seller? Most buyers have been conditioned to place a heavy emphasis on price. How often have you heard a buyer say, “I’m looking for a steal”? In most areas, the “steals” that were available a few years ago are all taken now, but many buyers are still being […]
Buyer Considerations – Best Way to Come Up with a Down Payment
Buyer Considerations – Best Way to Come Up with a Down Payment Although many first-time home buyers would like achieve financial security with a real estate investment, it can be a major hurdle to come up with the required down payment. Why not invest in a home site first, and then build a home? Consider […]
The Future Promises Big Returns for Home Buyers
Housing Market Will Improve in Second Half of 2014 The recent decline in the number of short sales and foreclosed properties has resulted in a drop in investor purchases and an increase in housing prices. The pace of sales, prices, foot traffic and inventory all point to steady progress in real estate during the […]
Expect to Pay More in Only a Matter of Months
Many Buyers are finding themselves in a position where they make an offer on the perfect home, only to find the seller is unrealistic about the price they want. Even when the home is a great fit for the buyer and their lifestyle, no one wants to overpay. Upon closer review however, it […]