Realtor.com’s Top 10 Markets for Investors
By Brad Beckett on September 24, 2024
What are the best markets for investors right now across the country? That’s the question Realtor.com recently put pen to paper to solve. They say the U.S. housing market has experienced its share of turbulence over the past few years – with home prices near record highs and mortgage rates remaining high. Click here to read more.
Read moreDemand for Second-Home Mortgages Falls to 8-Year Low
By Brad Beckett on September 19, 2024
We recently posted about how there are around 6.5 million second homes in America. With that in mind, a recent report form Redfin says mortgage demand for second homes has fallen to an 8-year low. Click here to read more.
Read moreProperty Protection Starts with The Crime-Free Addendum
By Denny Dobbins on September 18, 2024
Denny Dobbins says it’s 1:00 am, the phone rings, you recognize the number as your old neighbor Rob, who now lives next door to your tenants since you turned your former home into a rental property. He tells you that SWAT just kicked in the front door of your property and is dragging the tenant and about 20 other people out onto the front lawn in handcuffs. You ask out loud to no one in particular, “Could I have prevented this?” Click here to read more.
Read moreCalifornia Homeowners Sue City over $20k Inclusionary Zoning Fee
By Brad Beckett on September 18, 2024
It was just about a year ago that we learned that California was encouraging the development of ADUs (accessory dwelling units). However, in September 2024 the Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the city of Healdsburg, California, arguing that its inclusionary zoning fee for new construction violates the law. Click here to read more.
Read moreForeclosure Activity Continues to See Declines
By Brad Beckett on September 17, 2024
According to ATTOM Data’s August 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 30,227 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings – down 5.3% from one month ago and down 11% from a year ago. Click here to read more.
Read moreFall Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Spring Lawn
By Brad Beckett on September 13, 2024
Infographic: Yes, believe it or not, the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us….that’s right, the first day of Fall is September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Click here to read more.
Read morePublic or Private Beach? Homeowners in Florida Draw a Line in the Sand
By Brad Beckett on September 12, 2024
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal discusses the thorny issues of beach access along the Florida panhandle. According to the WSJ, Walton County has 26 miles of coastline and looks like something from a postcard with soft, sugar-white sand and emerald green water. Click here to read more.
Read moreDon’t Let Squatters Steal Your Property
By Brad Beckett on September 11, 2024
On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with George McCleary, an expert on squatters and how to prevent, detect, and eject them. Click here to read more.
Read moreWhich Categories Have Been Hit Hardest by Inflation?
By Brad Beckett on September 6, 2024
Infographic: A recent chart from Statista illustrates those CPI categories that have been hardest hit by inflation over the past few years. Click here to read more.
Read moreIs It a Good Time to Buy a Property?
By Carl Fischer on September 4, 2024
Carl Fischer says the real estate market is always evolving, and potential buyers often find themselves asking: is now a good time to buy a property? Recent trends suggest a nuanced answer to this question. Click here to read more.
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