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Spring is an opportune time to sell a home. Regardless of whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, inventory almost always rises in the spring. Why? Because the largest number of buyers are actively searching for a new home during April, May, and June. DreamCasa article pointed out that “While every sale and […]

On Slippery Slope-Pending Home Sales!!!   So you’re perusing listings and finally you find it: Staring back at you from your laptop screen is the perfect house that’s in the right location, has the amenities you’re looking for, and still, somehow, fits in your budget. There’s just one problem: It’s sale pending. But what does […]

    I’m sure you know that real estate markets vary drastically depending on where you live. For instance, according to Zillow.com, the median home value in the San Francisco metro area is $688,600. The median for the Orlando metro area is just $161,600. Spending $500,000 on a home in central Florida buys you a […]

Some people take their credit for granted and don’t start paying attention to it until they need it. The problem with this is that it could delay if not altogether cause the loan to be denied.   The most common issue is not correcting items on your credit report. A large majority of credit reports […]

  A common mistake committed by home sellers is to choose a selling agent based solely on the lowest commission rate and/or the highest suggested list price for your home. Although these numbers are extremely relevant, the two criteria ultimately have little to do with hiring an agent, who will communicate with honesty and experience. […]

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]

Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]