Hard Money has changed a lot from even the last time we highlighted the industry from a Wall Street Journal Article in 2014. We followed up detailing the difference between a Hard Money Lender and a Private Lender. Source: The Wall Street Journal By: Anya Martin Hard money loans, which got an unsavory reputation during the housing […]
Source – Forbes.com Can it be happening again? Just a few years after badly missing the subprime bubble, is the Federal Reserve setting us up for another doozy of a crisis? By slashing short-term rates to historic lows six years ago and promising to keep them low for quite some time, the Fed appears to be […]
Source – LATimes.com By the time many home shoppers call a real estate agent, they’ve already got a short list of properties — and data to support the prices they want to pay. Real estate information websites such as Zillow and Trulia have in short order revolutionized one of the world’s oldest transactions. The $3.5-billion deal […]
12 Rental Property Improvements You Can Make for Under $500
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Need to upgrade a rental unit on budget so tenants start noticing it? Here are 13 improvements landlords can make for under $500 each.
5 Ways Investors Are Financing Rental Investment Properties | LendingOne
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A well-maintained rental property can be a lucrative long-term investment that provides you with a steady source of income—so long as it’s financed the right way. Here’s what you need to know about the financing options for a buy and hold rental investment.
These are the nation’s most competitive housing markets
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Although the housing market is expected to experience a slowdown in 2019, some metropolitan areas are thriving. Because of this, LendingTree has ranked the 50 largest metros. Read to find out which cities are ahead of the pack.
10 Lethal Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Real Estate Investment
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Even though your first deal won’t be perfect, you don’t want it to be so bad that it will knock you out of the game. Stay afloat by avoiding these mistakes.
Home price growth slows in most states
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Home prices have appreciated consistently since the housing market began its recovery, but now they appear to be slowing down after a six-year run. The latest data from Black Knight reveals while the slowdown is apparent across much of the nation, the west saw the most deceleration, with California….