Posted by Ivonne Rivera // January 24, 2015
If you really want to make your home attention-grabbing, it’s time to up your game.You may think you know the basics when it comes to getting your home ready to sell: remove any clutter or personal effects, fix what’s broken, and stage your rooms. But buyers are a fickle lot, and they can fall in […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // January 14, 2015
It’s official: 2014 was the best year for total job growth since 2000. The housing market now has a confluence of several important demand-boosting factors that should make 2015 a big year for growth in home sales. First, mortgage rates remain—at least for the time being—at near historic lows. The latest reprieve from higher rates […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // December 19, 2014
Those who lost their homes to foreclosure or sold them via a short sale in 2014 will hopefully breathe a little easier knowing that they may be able to avoid a huge tax bill when they file their tax returns. With the passage of the “tax extenders” legislation Tuesday night by the Senate, Congress has […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // December 6, 2014
If you’ve had past credit problems or can’t save up enough to cover a large down payment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may have just cut you a break when it comes to getting a mortgage. Stricter credit score limits, large down payments and even heavy paperwork requirements have kept many would-be borrowers from buying […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // August 12, 2014
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 […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // August 12, 2014
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 […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // August 12, 2014
“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 […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // August 12, 2014
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 […]