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It’s hard to earn a good reputation, yet so easy to lose it. So how can you maintain your credibility in the real estate industry? As the real estate market keeps improving, it is getting more crowded. As the crowd grows, so to does the number of scammers, and those that do a poor job […]

Proper networking skills are at the heart of every successful real estate investor. You may be able to find deals through marketing, but nothing can help grow your business quicker than networking. What many investors forget is that real estate is done by real people inside of a local area. People like to work with […]

What do real estate agents really need to know about investors? The relationship between real estate agents and investors has gotten a lot better over the last few years. This is mostly due to the fact that investors have been absolutely critical to the survival of Realtors. If it wasn’t for investors, a lot more […]

How can young, aspiring real estate investors overcome the challenges that have become synonymous with the industry, and stay ahead of the competition? Millennials aren’t just one of the biggest forces in the home buying market today, they are the next generation of real estate investors. Of particular concern, however, are the perceived challenges that […]

As an investor, selling a home often represents about a month’s worth of hard work and dedication. In many cases, it is the culmination of several months of work. However, while it takes a lot to get to that point, there is still more to do on the horizon. Simply put, the house needs to […]

Summer is nearly upon us, and that means homeowners across the country are gearing up for warmer weather. Outdoor patios and living spaces will soon be occupied with people hosting neighborhood barbecues and various social gatherings. That also means that prospective homebuyers will be looking to take advantage of homes that are adequately prepared to […]

With the expansion of the economy well underway, it is hard to argue that the housing market is in a state of sustainable recovery. Existing home sales have been increasing gradually since the worst period of the recession. Home sales jumped 6.1 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million in […]

Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran says one of the most important factors in building an innovative real estate company is a ‘failure budget.’ So why would you need one of those? How much should it be? What should it be spent on? Perhaps even more importantly, what is it? Why Your Real Estate Company Needs […]

The housing sector has made considerable strides in recent years, and finally has something to show for it. Home prices are up, and will only be bolstered by an expanding economy. That said, home remodeling projects are expected to increase exponentially in 2015. Consumers can expect to see more new construction, rehabbing, high end gut […]

Ambition alone is not enough to make you a successful investor. Every day there are thousands of new investors that enter into the real estate business with aspirations of making it big. However, there is one stark reality: not all of them will make it past their initial year. Between unrealistic expectations and poor business […]