As a professional in the industry, you’re an expert in helping families overcome the various challenges that can make the experience frustrating, time-consuming, and unfulfilling. One of the things you can suggest to help your clients experience a smooth journey toward homeownership starts before they’ve even looked at a home listing. Continue reading
But does that mean buying a home right now is a bad idea? Should they wait until prices and interest rates drop? Continue reading
The real estate industry can be challenging. Real estate agents are competing against each other to sell as many homes as possible. Lenders are battling for mortgage loan customers. And home buyers are bidding against each other to land their dream home while simultaneously negotiating with the seller to pay as little as possible. Continue reading
Real estate investing is a sound business strategy, whether purchasing a home to renovate then selling it at a profit or converting a property into a rental unit. Continue reading
That’s a message you should be delivering to clients who have been chomping at the bit to buy a home but have been forced to hold off because of soaring interest rates, unprecedented home prices, and high inflation.
And why is this the right time for such a pep talk? Because mortgage rates have finally eased – even if only temporarily – enough for them to get into the market and scoop up a home before uncertainty and volatility take center stage again in the coming weeks. Continue reading
The fact is that almost anyone – including your clients – has the opportunity to invest in real estate. Whether they invest in real estate directly or indirectly, they can enjoy the healthy returns they receive on their investment. Continue reading
If you’ve been paying attention – and even if you haven’t – you know these headlines have dominated real estate industry news outlets over the past couple of months. Continue reading
It’s not always easy to have your finger on the pulse of the real estate market across a large region. But there is merit in comparing key indicators and statistics to gain perspective and clarity on variables such as home values, sales volume, market trends, and year-to-year comparisons. Continue reading
