Sun Belt Dominates Zillow’s Hottest Housing Markets for 2022
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 2, 2022
As many have suggested, the housing market will remain hot well into 2022. With that in mind, Zillow says that the number one driver of hot markets will be in the south, and leading the way will be none other than Tampa, Florida. Click here to read more.
Read moreUnused Office Space Being Converted into Apartments at Record Pace
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 27, 2022
According to CNBC’s Diana Olick, many developers are changing unused office space into high-demand apartment space at a record rate. Some of the projects are in even places that current zoning wouldn’t allow. Click here to read more.
Read moreYour Short-Term Rentals Can Generate 6x Gains
BY DAVID PICKRON ON JANUARY 19, 2022
David Pickron says rarely in life can the quick version of anything ever compete with the more time intensive “real deal.” Think of any instant food and you will quickly realize that I’m telling the truth. The same had held true for real estate investments for at least the last century… but times, they are a changin’. As you look at your portfolio it may be time to consider transitioning some of your long-term holdings into short-term rentals. Click here to read more.
Read moreMortgage Rates Rise Significantly
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 18, 2022
According to recent data from FreddieMac, interest rates have quickly risen to levels not seen since March, 2020. Their research shows rates on types of loans have been rising with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increasing by almost a quarter of a percent from the prior week. Click here to read more.
Read moreZillow Economist Says Hottest Housing Boom Will Be in Tampa
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 10, 2022
A recent CNBC report featured Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow, where he discussed areas he expects to housing demand to boom in 2022, as well as those areas where it won’t. Click here to read more.
Read moreSmart Homes and Security Products
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 7, 2022
Infographic: If you’re like many Americans, you might have a doorbell camera, a security system or maybe even a smart lock or two. It’s a good piece of mind to have and great way to protect your property – not to mention your home & family! Click here to read more.
Read moreBest Markets for Real Estate Investment In 2022
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 4, 2022
In a recent article in Forbes, Local Market Monitor’s Ingo Winzer says that in ordinary times real estate investors don’t worry much about where to invest. He says every local market has opportunities, rental properties you can buy, and homes you can develop to produce income. Click here to read more.
Read moreHousing Market Hidden Gems for 2022
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 3, 2022
The National Association of Realtors recently released their “2022 Housing market Hidden Gems” report during their 3rd annual Real Estate Forecast Summit. Click here to read more.
Read more2022 Housing Market Forecasts
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 31, 2021
Infographic: Prognostications & forecasts are all over the place about what will happen in 2022. We can only say that we wish you nothing but happiness, wealth and of course, good health! However, with that being said, this week’s infographic takes a look at the various predictions from real estate experts about what the housing market might have in store for us in 2022. Click here to read more.
Read moreSelling a Smoker’s House: Tips to Remove Smoke Residue and Get It Sold
BY KIM TUCKER ON DECEMBER 22, 2021
Kim Tucker says; Ok, it’s time to sell your home, either your home or maybe you have inherited a home or you are helping a loved one downsize. The only problem, someone smoked in the house and now the walls are covered with yellow nicotine stains, and let’s face it, it just plain STINKS! So how do you remove Smoke Residue when selling a smoker’s house? Click here to read more.
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