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Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

 Strong demand for distressed properties at auction in early Q2 2024 is undermined by early signs of slipping demand in June — even with contracting auction supply Price bidders are willing to pay at auction drops after hitting 25-month high in April Some of the biggest drops in price-to-value ratios ...
Panel: Maximizing Your Real Estate Opportunities in an Election Year

Panel: Maximizing Your Real Estate Opportunities in an Election Year

00:47:56|Real estate investing is resilient, meaning there are opportunities in any cycle regardless of the political climate. The key is to follow the data, remain adaptable and informed, and know when to seize the right opportunity. Panelists include: Mike Del Prete, Shenoah Grove, Derreck Long, Sherman Ragland, Jack Kiley and ...
Navigating Economic Waves: Rates, Inflation, and Markets Amid An Election Cycle

Navigating Economic Waves: Rates, Inflation, and Markets Amid An Election Cycle

00:41:57| Uncover how election cycles send shockwaves through interest rates, inflation, and markets, and learn the secrets to staying ahead. This electrifying interview will arm you with the knowledge to ride the economic tides and make savvy financial decisions in uncertain times. Other Replays for this Event ...
Think Realty Podcast #318 – Washington DC and Baltimore Real Estate: What’s Hot and What’s Not?

Think Realty Podcast #318 – Washington DC and Baltimore Real Estate: What’s Hot and What’s Not?

We take a dive deep into the vibrant real estate landscape of DC and Baltimore with an expert who’s been at the heart of the action for decades. Eddie caught up with Sherman Ragland from RealInvestors to discuss: DC’s Transformation: From the government hub to a vibrant urban center, find ...
2024 Seller Insights Report

2024 Seller Insights Report

MOST DEFAULT SERVICING LEADERS EXPECT SOFT LANDING, SLOWLY RISING FORECLOSURES DESPITE PERSISTENTLY HIGH INTEREST RATES   76% surveyed expect home price increases to continue through the rest of 2024 57% expect gradual rise in foreclosure volumes in second half of the year 51% of loans in loss mitigation expected to ...
Think Realty Podcast #316 – Separating the Sheep From the Goats

Think Realty Podcast #316 – Separating the Sheep From the Goats

We’re talking election cycle, goats & sheep, vaccinations… WHAT?! Eddie sat down with longtime friend Jason Engelman to discuss a variety of topics, including how his business, Freaky Fast Investments, is doing and what is new in the marketplace. They chat about whether we are at the peak or the ...
Think Realty Magazine July-August 2024

Think Realty Magazine July-August 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Funding | Best Loan Options for Investment Property • Financing Built For Real Estate Investors • A Different Way to Manage Your Finances • Avoiding Fraudulent Hard Money Lenders Investment Strategy | Tiny Homes, Big Returns • Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment • Disaster Investing Market & Trends ...
Phoenix Conference & Expo: A Premier In-Person Event for Real Estate Investors

Phoenix Conference & Expo: A Premier In-Person Event for Real Estate Investors

March 27th, 2025 in Phoenix Arizona For those who prefer face-to-face interaction, Think Realty is proud to announce the Phoenix Conference & Expo, a premier in-person event designed to provide investors with hands-on learning, networking, and deal-making opportunities. As an exclusive Think Realty+ benefit, members may register themselves and a ...
Introducing the Think Realty Plus Plan: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Education

Introducing the Think Realty Plus Plan: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Education

Kansas City, June 6, 2024 — Think Realty, the leading resource for real estate investors, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Think Realty Plus plan. This comprehensive membership package is designed to empower real estate investors with unparalleled resources, tools, and education to thrive in today’s dynamic ...
Dallas Rental Properties – Why Investing in Dallas Real Estate Is A Smart Choice?

Dallas Rental Properties – Why Investing in Dallas Real Estate Is A Smart Choice?

Many investors wonder if Dallas, Texas is a good spot to buy rental properties. It's not an easy question to answer because the best places to invest can differ based on what each person wants and aims for. Dallas, located right in the middle of Texas, is a big city ...
Wondering How to Dominate the Houston Real Estate Scene? Let’s Dive In!

Wondering How to Dominate the Houston Real Estate Scene? Let’s Dive In!

Houston, renowned for its diverse culture, thriving economy, and booming real estate market, presents an enticing landscape for realtors looking to make their mark. But how do you navigate this dynamic city and emerge victorious in the competitive world of real estate? Fear not, as we unveil the secrets to ...
The Remote Work Revolution

The Remote Work Revolution


Flexible work arrangements are reshaping real estate markets. It’s hard to overstate how much remote work could reshape real estate markets. In a recent panel at Columbia University, one expert compared remote work during the pandemic to the Bolshevik Revolution. Another said that this is the first time employees haven’t ...
5 Real Estate Investment Trends for 2024


5 Real Estate Investment Trends for 2024


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Despite the challenges ahead, making informed decisions can lead to good returns in 2024. In the dynamic landscape of real estate investing, 2024 presents both challenges and opportunities. Despite economic uncertainties like surging mortgage rates, fluctuating housing prices, and low inventory, the real estate market remains a gateway for first-time ...
Correction Cascade

Correction Cascade

When will home prices realign with income levels? Since 2021, home prices are sharply higher in every market across the country—so much higher that they’ll have to come back down. Home prices can be out of line with local incomes for a while, as they are right now, but not ...
Falling Prices Won’t Stop Local Investors

Falling Prices Won’t Stop Local Investors

More local investors expect a price correction in 2024. They’re still buying. An increasing number of local real estate investors buying distressed properties on Auction.com expect home prices and rents to fall in 2024, but most still plan to bid at least as aggressively at auction as they did in ...
Think Realty Magazine March/April 2024

Think Realty Magazine March/April 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Cover Story | Key Factors for a Successful 2024 Design | Door Design Decision Funding | Financing Your Real Estate Investment: Debt vs. Equity • Understanding the Funding Game Players—and Changing the Paradigm as a Real Estate Professional Investment Strategy | 1031 Exchanges for Mineral Rights • How Mineral Rights Work • ...
Rent Prices vs. Income: 4 Major Problems Renters Face and What’s Next for the Market

Rent Prices vs. Income: 4 Major Problems Renters Face and What’s Next for the Market

Home prices have skyrocketed in recent years, locking many out of the housing market. With the prospect of buying a home more daunting than ever, many Americans are choosing to rent rather than buy. Yet rent prices have also increased steadily over the past few years, making housing affordability an ...
Think Realty Podcast #301 – Greetings From Arizona!

Think Realty Podcast #301 – Greetings From Arizona!

If you haven’t heard, we’re taking our Think Realty Conference and Expo to Phoenix, Arizona this March! We wanted to get some insight into Arizona so Eddie sat down with Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA (the largest U.S. Real Estate Investors Association) to discuss what exactly a REIA ...
Prime Suspects for Correction

Prime Suspects for Correction

A reckoning in home prices is coming. Although the home price bubble is still percolating in some places, with the average sales price up 5% in the third quarter compared to last year (up 11% in Miami!), the slowing U.S. economy almost ensures there will be a reckoning in 2024 ...
Where to Spot Distressed Property Buying Opportunities in 2024

Where to Spot Distressed Property Buying Opportunities in 2024

Based on scheduled foreclosure auction volume in late 2023, here are some opportunities you might want to consider. Foreclosure auction volume remained muted in late 2023, but scheduled auction data shows which markets will likely have the most volume of distressed property buying opportunities in early 2024. Nationwide, scheduled foreclosure ...
Virtual REI Summit: Uniting Investors in a Digital Landscape

Virtual REI Summit: Uniting Investors in a Digital Landscape

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 Think Realty is excited to announce the upcoming Virtual REI Summit. As an exclusive Think Realty+ benefit, members may register themselves and a plus one at no additional cost. Featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, and virtual networking opportunities, the Virtual REI Summit promises to deliver unparalleled ...
Think Realty Magazine January/February 2024

Think Realty Magazine January/February 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Cover Story | How Real Estate Can Create Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes Market & Trends | Where to Spot Distressed Property Buying Opportunities in 2024 • Prime Suspects for Correction Design | Make Your Next Renovation a Real Splash! Funding | Preparing for Long-Term Financing of Single-Family Residential Rentals • An ...
Inaugural Neighborhood Stabilization Report Shows Community Impact of Distressed Property Dispositions

Inaugural Neighborhood Stabilization Report Shows Community Impact of Distressed Property Dispositions

Analysis of 325,000 distressed dispositions in last five years shows impact on homeownership rates, property values, home affordability and distressed homeowners Profile of the local community developers who are the primary buyers of distressed properties at auction provides insights into why they often produce positive community outcomes A spotlight on ...
Top 5 Recession-Proof Markets in 2023

Top 5 Recession-Proof Markets in 2023

Choosing the right real estate investment to add to your portfolio requires ample research and extensive knowledge about the market you're investing in. A poor decision can result in your portfolio dropping substantially in value at a time when you're trying to increase your gains. When the broader markets start ...
East Meets West

East Meets West

Will prices level off this year? Data from the FHFA show that the average home price in the second quarter was up 5% from last year. Prices were up 8% in the first quarter and 12% in the fourth quarter of 2022, so there's a definite slowing trend, and we ...