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Market & Trends
The world of real estate investing moves quickly. Catch the must-know news, market information, and trends for the industry here.
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Harvey’s Impact on Real Estate Investors in Houston
Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is leaving homeowners and investors calculating their losses. But for some, there is a potential for gains. While flooded properties in Houston are likely to drop in value, real estate experts are predicting prices and rents will rise in areas that were not affected by ...
3 Ways You Never Expected You Could Invest in Real Estate
You’ve probably heard of the traditional means of investing in real estate: buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, rentals, rehabs, wholesaling. These are all time-tested, tried-and-true options for real estate investors at all levels of experience and with all levels of capital. However, in every crowd, there are a few people who just want ...
Co-Borrowers: Single Family Home Purchase Loan Originations Report
ATTOM Data Solutions, released its Q2 2017 U.S. Residential Property Loan Origination Report, which shows more than 2 million (2,033,296) loans were originated on U.S. residential properties (1 to 4 units) in the second quarter of 2017, up 27 percent from a three-year low in the previous quarter but still ...
Home Flipping Rate Plateaus in Q2 2017
ATTOM Data Solutions released its Q2 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report. Showing 53,638 single family homes and condos were flipped nationwide in the second quarter of 2017, a home-flipping rate of 5.6 percent of all home sales during the quarter. The home flipping rate of 5.6 percent in Q2 2017 ...
Think Realty Magazine Goes Monthly
Think Realty, the industry leader in residential real estate investor education and resources, has moved from bi-monthly to monthly publication of Think Realty Magazine with its September issue. The increased distribution better serves Think Realty’s growing member base, providing timelier content for its readers that includes expert contributions, market research ...
The 2017 Think Realty Honors Finalists
Each year, Think Realty honors the leaders and change-makers of real estate who represent the best the industry has to offer. These individuals are nominated by their peers, and the finalists are determined by an independent panel of judges who are former Think Realty Honors recipients themselves. This year, our ...
Low Housing Inventory = Opportunity
It’s become a regular headline: low housing inventory is responsible for fewer sales. With slow but steady economic growth, low unemployment, consumer optimism, and strong demand for housing, it seems builders would be scrambling to get new homes on the market. However, sales of new inventory is still about a ...
Silver Lining: Hurricane Damage Can Help Home Values
In recent weeks, the United States has been hit with not one but two major hurricanes. In fact, at time of this writing, it is still somewhat unclear exactly how far-reaching the effects of Hurricane Irma, which is working its way through Florida and up the east coast, will be ...
Renovation Rock Stars: Kitchen Edition
This article was originally published in Think Realty Magazine, October 2017 issue. To read the digital version of the magazine sign-up for a free membership. The Renovation Begins Ever watched one of those “reality” real estate shows and thought to yourself, “I could do so much better, for so much ...
Reduce Your Risk of Mold After a Flood
With parts of the country receiving large amounts of rain in a short period of time causing flash flooding we thought we’d share some tips from our friends at Green Home Solutions on how to reduce the risk of mold after a flooding event. Reduce Your Risk Step 1| Remove Water Remove ...
Think Realty Acquires Community Buying Group
The purchase allows Think Realty to continue growing the benefits it offers to its membership base. Community Buying Group affiliates and members will transition to Think Realty in early September. New national building material retailers, suppliers, and discounts are planned for introduction to Think Realty members post-integration. CBG president, Ben ...
[New Course] Learn Investment Criteria with Sonia Booker
Sonia Booker, a Think Realty Resident Expert and real estate investor, shares her knowledge with Think Realty members in her new video course Investment Criteria. If you want an investment plan that fits your personal budget, lifestyle, and goals, Booker’s new course will show you the way by helping you determine ...
Differences Between Flood, Water, & Sewer Back-Up Coverages
When it comes to water, it is crucial to know what kind of property coverages you have and what coverages you don’t! Most property policies exclude coverage for “Flood, surface water, waves, tides, tidal waves, overflow of any body of water, or their spray, all whether driven by wind or ...
10 Item Checklist for Pre-Winter Maintenance
This easy to use checklist created by Think Realty’s sister company Affinity Loss Prevention Services, is a great way for you to get your properties prepared for the upcoming winter. 1| Inspect the Roof, Soffits, and Fascia Boards ☐ Using binoculars is a safe alternative to climbing a ladder. ☐ Check for ...
Part 1 of 5 Part Series: The Buy and Hold Strategy
In this five-part series, we will discuss the basic ins-and-outs of the buy and hold exit strategy. Part I will define what the buy and hold strategy is, and how to choose the right market. Part II will discuss how to work with a good turnkey provider. Part III describes ...
Can Your Street Name Cost You 44 Percent of Your Sales Price?
It seems impossible, but selling a house on a street with the wrong name could cost you 44 percent of your sales price. According to a recently-released tidbit from Zillow, sellers who list properties on a street with a certain negative name could end up making 44 percent less than ...
Think Realty Resident Expert: Sonia Booker, The Wealth Builder
Think Realty is highlighting our dynamic lineup of Think Realty Resident Experts: real estate pros who’ve experienced the ups and downs of the REI industry. Whether you're buying your first property or expanding your established portfolio, you can rely on our Think Realty Resident Experts to give you the insight ...
Think Realty Honors 2017 Finalists
The finalists being announced are peer nominated investors who excel within their real estate industry niche. The winners will be recognized at the Think Realty National Conference and Expo - Atlanta. This year's Think Realty Honors finalist list is comprised of real estate professionals in ten categories: Master Investor of ...
Think Realty Co-hosts Global Real Estate Summit in Shanghai
An elite team of Think Realty investors, experts, and executives will travel to China next week for the Global Destination Investment Summit, an event co-hosted by Think Realty. Shanghai is home to one of Affinity Worldwide’s (Think Realty’s parent company) international offices. That office houses Affinity Investments, an investment firm ...
Hurricanes: How to Weather the Storm
As the victims of Hurricane Harvey pick up the pieces, we at Think Realty hope you, our readers, your family, friends and pets are safe. As evident by several impactful hurricanes over the past two decades, TR wants to share some tips and advice from our sister company Affinity Loss ...
Commercial Power Broker Joins Resident Expert Team
Title and Affiliations: Founder of Goodwin Commercial, member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals, Founder of “Deals in Heels,” approved Texas Real Estate Commission instructor, Think Realty 2017 “Woman to Watch in Real Estate,” and Real ...
Renovation Rock Stars: Kitchen Edition
Ever watched one of those “reality” real estate shows and thought to yourself, “I could do so much better, for so much less! And why are they hanging that hideous wallpaper in a rental property anyway?” If so, you’re not alone. In fact, at every Think Realty event, we meet ...
Market Update: Atlanta, Georgia
Last October, Think Realty Magazine featured Atlanta, Georgia, in a market analysis. At that time, we observed that the southern city represented an opportunity not just to traditional real estate investors interested in building real estate portfolios but also to private lenders. Individuals and companies facilitating short-term, hard-money loans were ...
Commercial Investors vs. Zombie Malls
In the mid-1990s, malls were being constructed at a rate of 140 new shopping centers per year. In 2001, however, disturbing trends began to emerge. A PricewaterhouseCoopers study found that underperforming and vacant malls were becoming increasingly common. In 2007, for the first time in 50 years, there was not ...
Regional Spotlight on Memphis, Tennessee
Two years ago, Memphis, Tennessee, was one of the hottest real estate investing markets in the country. Media outlets like CNN Money gleefully described the “hordes of real estate investors…snapping up foreclosures and other cheap housing, rehabbing the homes, and renting them out for handsome profits.” Then, in a way ...
