Rick Sharga

A Look Back at 2023—and a Peak at 2024

A Look Back at 2023—and a Peak at 2024

| Article | Market & Trends
Does investor sentiment align with market conditions? There’s no doubt the past year has been challenging for residential real estate investors. How daunting has the challenge been? What’s going on in today’s market? As we move into the second half of 2023, let’s take a look back at the first ...
Rental Rate Increases Trail CPI and Wage Growth in First Quarter of 2023 According to New Report from Beekin and CJ Patrick Company

Rental Rate Increases Trail CPI and Wage Growth in First Quarter of 2023 According to New Report from Beekin and CJ Patrick Company

| Article | Market & Trends
The rate of monthly rental price increases for both single family rental properties and multifamily rental units trailed the consumer price index (CPI) and wage growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to data compiled by Beekin and analyzed by CJ Patrick Company. While the CPI rose 5.8% from ...
The Best Markets for Real Estate Investors in 2021

The Best Markets for Real Estate Investors in 2021

| Article | Sponsored
For investors looking to venture forth beyond their backyards in search of the ultimate investment opportunities, where are the ideal locations to invest in real estate? RealtyTrac’s parent company ATTOM Data Solutions has released two reports that identify some of the best markets in the country for real estate investors ...
Think Realty Podcast #196 – Mortgages, Moratoriums, and More!

Think Realty Podcast #196 – Mortgages, Moratoriums, and More!

| Podcast | Market & Trends
Homeowner equity is the highest it’s ever been. So, how do investors play in this market where demand for housing exceeds supply? If you want access to a database that covers 90% of comprehensive foreclosure information, you’ll want to listen to this show! For more from guest Rick Sharga, visit ...
Foreclosure Properties: Which One Is Right for You?

Foreclosure Properties: Which One Is Right for You?

| Article | Sponsored
Buying a foreclosure property often delivers greater returns than buying a traditional property. But not all foreclosure properties are alike. Which one makes the most sense for your investment strategy? Pre-foreclosure properties—homes in the earliest phase of the foreclosure process—are the least risky but have the lowest discounts. Investors negotiate ...