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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.
3 Real Estate-Related Factors Emerging in the 2018 Midterm Elections
The 2018 midterm elections promise to be contentious. In the midst of the furor over alleged bad behavior on all sides, social media sparring, deep-seated partisan squabbling, and a visceral reaction to many of the major players in American politics today, housing policy may seem like a relatively calm port ...
Housing Markets Still High Above Pre-Recession Price Peaks
According to ATTOM Data Solutions, several areas in the country are still posting median home values above pre-recession levels. 103 of the 150 metro areas tracked by the company show “surges” above values from their pre-recession peaks. The Biggest Price Increases While many of those 103 markets may not be ...
California Market Not Seeing Expected Real Estate “Bump” after Wildfire
When the Carr wildfire started in California, homeowners were naturally very concerned about the safety of their property. Once the wildfire was contained, about two months ago, most real estate analysts expected a run-up in prices after the smoke cleared. This is what happened in Sonoma County in Fall 2017 ...
Note Investing Opportunity Abounds in Specialized Real Estate Notes
The seller carry back note market is thriving, and that spells opportunity for note investors. A study of the latest data shows that even though there is a slight drop in the gross number of seller-created trust deeds and mortgages, the quality is much better. I’ve identified nine significant statistics ...
The 3 Least Energy-Efficient States in the Country
Given that energy is one of the biggest household expenses for American consumers, it is not surprising that homeowners and renters alike say energy efficiency is important to them. However, not all buyers and tenants actually act on those stated preferences, and some states do not make being energy efficiency ...
Clint Coons, founding partner at Anderson Business Advisors & Law Group and real estate asset protection expert has joined the growing list of Think Realty Resident Experts. He brings years of experience in portfolio risk management, tax reduction and estate planning, and he focuses on educating current and future real ...
Introducing Our Newest Resident Expert: Clint Coons, Esq.
Title and affiliations: Founding partner at Anderson Business Advisors & Law Group, author, real estate asset protection expert, active real estate investor. Courses: Intro to Asset Protection LLCs for Real Estate Investing Intro to Land Trusts Experience: Clint Coons graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and ...
Forensic Investing, Risk Management & Real Estate
George Koo's Professional Profile Academic Background: PhD in Quantitative Finance & Technology: Virginia Tech (in process) Master of Liberal Arts in International Realations: Harvard University Chartered Financial Analyst Certified Public Accountant MBA and BS in Finance and Accounting, respectively: St. John’s University Professional Positions & Experience: CEO & Chief Investment ...
How to Remove the Cigarette Smell From a House
Smoking cigarettes inside may be the single best way to tank your home value short of deliberate vandalism. According to a recent study released by Realtor.com, smoking cigarettes in a home can reduce resale value by nearly a third (29 percent) and, furthermore, failure to remove tobacco-smoke byproducts and residue ...
Seasonal Steps to Protect Investors, Avoid Financial Loss
Fall and winter are two of the most punishing seasons on your property, so getting an early start is crucial. Though the U.S. boasts a variety of climates, the chief weather concern for most property owners during the fall is colder weather. At some point in the year, most areas ...
7 Must-Have Apps for Real Estate Investors
Real estate investors are constantly on the go, and the majority do not have an official company office space to use as home base. That means, for most, their cell phone, laptop, tablet, or some combination of these is their mobile office. I usually carry my laptop with me when ...
4 Ways to Finance Buy-and-Hold Real Estate
The biggest problem most new investors face is figuring out how to finance their real estate investments. This is especially true when they want to get into buy-and-hold investments, which is where the real wealth-generating power of real estate investment lies. Do not avoid long-term real estate investments just because ...
4 Things Jamie Wooley Wishes Every New Investor Knew
“One of the deals I learned the most from was also one of my biggest losses,” Jamie Wooley admitted ruefully. “It was a historic renovation (images top and below), so we took a 700-square-foot property and added 2,000 square feet. It’s one of my favorite transformations, but it was also ...
Think Realty Magazine Turns New Page with Editor-in-Chief Position
Since its inception in 2016, Think Realty Magazine has quickly grown to become a premier publication in the real estate industry. That success is due to the hard work and dedication of many Think Realty team members under the guidance of Think Realty President, Eddie Wilson, and the Editor-in-Chief, Carole ...
Americans Prefer Renovating to Buying
Over three-quarters of Americans say they would rather renovate their current home than make a down payment on a new one. This surprising information was recently released by Zillow in its “Housing Aspirations Report.” The report is based in part on data from Zillow’s annual report on consumer housing trends ...
“Flipping” Between Short- and Long-Term Rental Strategy
Vacation homes and other short-term rentals are becoming increasingly popular as investors realize the opportunity these assets represent in terms of high returns. However, some of the requirements for high returns are somewhat dynamic in nature. For example, when you choose where to invest in Airbnb rentals, you should go ...
Glassdoor, a job-review and insight website, recently released its “Best Cities for Jobs in 2018” list. In this case, the survey revealed secondary markets made a strong showing. The list weighs how easy it is to get a job, the area's affordability, and the rate of employee satisfaction. Although midsize cities may ...
How to Invest with a Downturn in Mind
For the past three years, I’ve been warning investors: “If you buy something now, it will be worth less sometime in the next three years because a recession is coming.” We are way overdue for a correction. However, a pending downturn does not mean you stop investing. It just means ...
5 Best Retirement Cities for Active Adults
One of the most important considerations for aging Americans is whether they can afford retirement. According to a recent survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, fewer than one in five workers are "very confident" they will have enough money to retire. This places a heavy focus on affordability in ...
Sherwin-Williams 2019 Colormix® Color Forecast
This fall, the design and real estate investing sectors are closer than ever before thanks to the ubiquitous “real estate reality” shows dominating our television screens. Last year, American investors flipped a record-setting 207,000 single-family homes. At the same time, a single television network hosted more than a dozen real ...
Vintage Style Brings Loyal Tenants, Steady Returns
Carla Price has always run her real estate business her own way, and that has created a unique demand for her boutique, vintage apartments in Chicago that has lasted more than 50 years. Price started her real estate business in the DePaul area of Lincoln Park in the 1960s and ...
Top 3 Cities for Solo First-Time Homebuyers
As more homebuyers opt to buy a home without a spouse or partner, American homebuying patterns are shifting with the trend. According to Pew Research, about 42 percent of Americans lived without a spouse or partner in 2017. That number is up three percent from a decade prior. For individuals ...
The Looming Rebirth of the Single-Family Rental Industry
More than 1 trillion dollars in U.S. real estate equity is going to be consolidated over the next decade. The single-family rental (SFR) industry, which emerged as an institutional asset 10 years ago, is being reborn as a commercial real estate food group now. The apartment industry is adopting single ...
Millennials Placing Top Priority on Homeownership
Millennials are placing a high value on homeownership these days. In fact, they may prioritize it over other life milestones, including marriage and having children. A recent report from Bank of America—the Homebuyer Insights Report—indicates nearly three in four millennials consider homeownership a top priority. Respondents equated homeownership to a status ...
4 Must-Haves in Your Contractor Agreements
Any successful property transformation will rely on a successful relationship with your contractor. While many investors still pride themselves on “handshake agreements” within their local professional community, a solid, written agreement will protect you. It also shows professional courtesy to your team members (contractors) and indicates that you want to ...
