El Paso Investors Club

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MARCH 13, 2020

Infographic: Spring will soon be here! (the first day is March 19th) That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property's landscaping - whether it's a rental house or a flip you're about to spruce up, a nice lawn will certainly add value and improve curb appeal! Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MARCH 12, 2020

According to the National Association of Realtors, seventy-one percent of sellers' agents believe a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer. While staging your house isn't guaranteed to get you more money, it's an important marketing tool that can help you compete at the right price and sell faster. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MARCH 10, 2020

With record tight inventories all over across the country Realtor.com reminds us that few markets are immune. However, they did take a look at a look at the numbers across the board and pinpointed the places they say are "easiest" to buy a home as well as those locations where it is pretty hard. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MARCH 5, 2020

A new report form Redfin says that Spokane, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Orlando will be the hottest metros among "affordability-seeking" homebuyers over this decade. They say that buyers have begun looking to smaller more affordable metros where land is cheaper and incomes are growing. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Marijuana legalization is a "burning" topic all across the country. We have even had several posts on the subject. However, a new report from the National Association of Realtors seeks to shed light on legalization's impact on the real estate industry. They point out that in states where marijuana is legal, the product is grown, harvested, stored, sold, and consumed within the state lines. And as such, this activity increases demand for land, warehouses and retail locations for the product. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Wouldn't it be nice to know how to find properties for sale that aren't listed anywhere and there's virtually no competition?  On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, host Brian Hamrick talks with Tony Youngs, an expert at finding distressed properties, who tells listeners how to find hidden gems in your own backyard.  Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Generation Z might be sneaking up on us but mark our words, they will not be ignored. We have had a few posts about this rising cohort and now we're starting to see them enter the housing market. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This might be good news if you're a landlord: A recent survey from FreddieMac reveals that affordability issues remain a top concern for those looking to rent or purchase a home. However, the survey found that 84% of renters (which they call unprecedented) say renting is more affordable than owning AND a majority of renters (62%) say they are satisfied with their current rental experience. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Late last month, the city of Oakland, California passed an ordinance prohibiting landlords from asking about a potential tenant's criminal history or even rejecting them for having a criminal record. As reported by the LA Times, Oakland's ordinance is "the strictest of its kind in the state, covering both public and private housing." Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020

According to recent census data, the share of single-person households has been significantly rising in America's largest cities. A recent report from Yardi's Point2Homes says that residents from established urban areas are increasingly living on their own. Click here to read more.