real estate investment

Nearly a decade has passed since the onset of the most recent recession, and real estate investing is stronger than ever. Home flips are seeing larger profits, as appreciation rates and a lack of inventory are driving up spreads. However, buy and hold investors will argue that they are primed to experience more success than […]

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 […]

Everyone knows that perspective buyers place an emphasis on certain rooms within a property. The kitchen is perhaps the most important room to update when trying to sell a home. However, there is one room in particular that can’t be overlooked: the bathroom. Second only to the kitchen, bathrooms have the potential to either bring […]

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 […]

If you are wondering how to sell your home in a declining market, you have come to the right place. While selling a home in a down market might seem like a tough challenge, it certainly isn’t impossible. In fact, the majority of homes sold between 2006 and 2011 had to deal with it. So […]

Real estate investors need to be paying more attention to their Real Estate Brand. For those that haven’t invested in their personal brands yet, or enough, it’s not too late. However, now is the time to start building up a brand that consumers can trust. Having said that, what are the best moves in building […]