Navigating the Complexities of Retirement Planning
By Carl Fischer on July 10, 2024
Carl Fischer says reaching retirement is an important milestone, and part of the journey often involves managing your retirement savings. If you’ve recently changed jobs or retired, you may be faced with the decision of what to do with your old 401(k) plan. It can be daunting or exhilarating. It can be similar to the past years or an opportunity to unlock your funds, take control, and invest in a different way. Click here to read more.
Read moreAmericans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment – for the 12th year in a Row
By Brad Beckett on July 8, 2024
We have posted about this for many years now and it does not get old; Indeed…For the 12th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Truth Behind Tenant Credit Scores
By Brad Beckett on June 26, 2024
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron sheds light on the reality behind rising credit scores and why, as a landlord, you may need to dig a little deeper to understand your tenants’ ability to make rental payments. Click here to read more.
Read moreVA Updates Home Loan Benefits Allowing for Paying of Brokerage Fees
By Brad Beckett on June 26, 2024
In response to the National Association of Realtors reaching a settlement in a class-action lawsuit requiring them to change its brokerage fee rules, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced an update to help ensure that Veterans using the VA-guaranteed home loan benefit remain competitive buyers. Click here to read more.
Read moreFastest Growing Cities in America
By Brad Beckett on June 20, 2024
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that large cities in the Northeast & Midwest grew in 2023, reversing earlier population declines. Click here to read more.
Read moreWalletHub’s Best & Worst Places To Raise a Family – 2024
By Brad Beckett on June 19, 2024
WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. Click here to read more.
Read moreHow Established Timelines Protect Your Investment
By David Pickron on June 19, 2024
David Pickron says maybe nowhere does the saying “time is money” apply greater than it does in our industry. For each of us, we are well aware of the expense of having a property sit empty for a month or more, painfully knowing the impact it has on our bottom line. Click here to read more.
Read moreSquatting in Louisiana Will be Harder After New Law
By Brad Beckett on June 17, 2024
Louisiana recently joined the ranks of several states attacking the growing problem of squatters. According to KALB-TV, the Louisiana Squatter Prevention Act could make the process for adverse possession more difficult. Click here to read more.
Read moreAvailability of Lots for New Homes Drops Year-Over-Year
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 23, 2024
The latest New Home Lot Supply report from Zonda says in Q1 2024 lot supply tightened year-over-year across the U.S. They say lot inventory was still categorized as “significantly undersupplied” in most markets. Click here to read more.
Read moreFed Officials on Rate Cuts, How Much Income to Buy a Home, and Homebuyer Compromises
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 22, 2024
On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses what Fed officials are now saying about rate cuts in 2024, how much income you need to buy a home, and the kinds of compromises buyers are willing to make for a more affordable home. Click here to read more.
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