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Fannie: More Americans Think It’s a Bad Time to Buy a Home

Bobby Burch | 10 Jan 2019

The idea of buying a home isn’t sitting too well with consumers, according to a new report from Fannie Mae. Fannie’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index dipped in December, decreasing 2.7… more

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You’ve Gone from an Investor to an Employer. Now What?

Collin Curbo | 10 Jan 2019

Thanks to your smart investing, you’ve passed the point of what you can manage by yourself. You’ve officially become someone’s boss! But remember that with great power comes great responsibility.… more

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Commercial Lender Greystone Dishes $18.4M for Kentucky Health Care Facilities

Bobby Burch | 9 Jan 2019

Commercial real estate lender Greystone has issued a significant bridge loan to finance the acquisition of several health-care facilities in Kentucky. Greystone announced on Wednesday that it provided an $18.43… more

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Experts Weigh in on U.S. Shifting to A Buyer’s Market

Bobby Burch | 9 Jan 2019

A rise in mortgage rates and slower appreciation growth is shifting more negotiating power to buyers in 2019. Home values moved 5.1 percent higher in November when compared to November… more

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Direct Mail Proof: Real Campaigns Netting Up to $100,000 Per Month

Joy Gendusa | 9 Jan 2019

Any good real estate investment starts first and foremost with finding the best deal. And that’s where a smart direct mail marketing campaign comes in. If you’re looking for a… more

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Popular Luxury Home Upgrades to Boost Your Returns

Bobby Burch | 8 Jan 2019

As luxury home sales slow, sellers are looking at popular and valuable upgrades to boost returns. High-end home sales grew 7 percent in October annually, which is the second slowest… more

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Renovation Rockstar: Malibu Mansion

Think Realty | 8 Jan 2019

Featured investor: Lin He Project Notes: Size: 3,600 sq ft Location: Malibu, CA Purchase Price: $985,000 Rehab Budget: $300,000 Sale Price: $1,970,000 Carrying Costs & Commission: $285,000 Profit: $400,000 When… more

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Fannie Mae: Despite Added Headaches, Mortgages Can Be Issued Amid Gov Shutdown

Bobby Burch | 7 Jan 2019

It might be more of a pain, but Fannie Mae says that lenders can continue to originate mortgages during a government shutdown that has no end in sight. The Federal… more

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Busting the Seasonal Home-Selling Myth

Sherry Kitzman | 7 Jan 2019

In my work as a real estate broker, I hear from sellers every year asking, “Should we wait until spring to sell our home?” My answer is always the same:… more

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Video Conferencing for Real Estate Investors

Jenna Heneghan | 6 Jan 2019

One of the things it seems like no one expects when they start scaling their real estate business is all of the meetings. You have meetings with your clients if… more

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