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Should you Buy an Investment Property?

Should you Buy an Investment Property?

Real estate can be a very profitable source of investment. Property values generally rise over time, giving owners equity and rental income at the same time. Owning an investment property is not without risks and challenges though. There are several facto

Aug 14, 2019 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 12th, 2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 12th, 2019

Last week’s economic releases included readings on consumer credit, job openings and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims. Consumer Credit Use, Job Openings Slow in June Consumer credit use slowed in June as credit ca

Aug 13, 2019 |

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting

As a diligent home seller, you’ve taken all your real estate agent’s advice about preparing your home for showings. You’ve de-cluttered, enhanced curb appeal and developed efficient strategies for leaving your home while viewings are ta

Aug 10, 2019 |

How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market

How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market

Bargains in real estate may come from identifying motivated sellers who are willing to let a property go for less than it is really worth. Real estate investors who acquire properties at a discount from current market value enhance their success by incre

Aug 09, 2019 |

New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?

New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?

The most expensive home sold in America, so far, was a New York penthouse that sold for $238 million in January 2019. It is on the top of a building that overlooks Central Park. The 26-story luxury condo building designed by Robert A. M Stern is nearly a

Aug 08, 2019 |

Fed Lowers Key Interest Rate For First Time Since Great Recession

Fed Lowers Key Interest Rate For First Time Since Great Recession

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced the first rate cut to its key interest rate range since the Great Recession ushered in a series of rate cuts described as “quantitative easing.” The Fed committee confirmed a

Aug 07, 2019 |