With some basic knowledge of dealing with inspections, you can easily maximize your property’s returns. 1. Check for major issues 2. Get help from your REALTOR® 3. Make a checklist 4. Don’t ignore the minor issues 5. Clean before inspection 6. De-clutter the property 7. Make sure it is 100% operational  8. Allow time for inspection 9. Leave the property 10. Don’t try to hide any issues... read more

Seemingly endless demand and low supply have driven record-breaking home value appreciation over the past year, Zillow’s® latest Market Report shows. April pushed the envelope even further: Annual home value growth for a typical U.S. home is 11.6%, the highest seen since 2005. Today’s rapid rise in prices may recall that of the mid-2000s, stoking unfounded fears of another overheated market. Google searches for “housing bubble” reached their highest point in nearly three years in April.... read more

Real estate brokers & analysts studying market fundamentals offer 7 reasons the U.S. is Not in a housing bubble. 1. Low inventory 2. Lack of supply 3. Favorable demographics 4. Return of international demand 5. Low mortgage rates 6. Tight credit 7. Greater equity... read more

Much is discussed about the record low housing inventory in today’s market. But, there are homes to sell. Here’s the explanation. It’s projected that 7.1 million homes will be sold in the U.S. in 2021, up from 6.5 million last year. Some forecast a record-setting $2.53 trillion worth of homes will be sold this year. But how is the torrid pace of home sales possible as housing inventories sit at or near rock-bottom levels.... read more

New investors often lump wholesale real estate and house flipping into the same category, but these investment paths are not the same, and each come with perks and challenges. Ultimately, your personal investment goals and knowledge of the real estate industry will drive your decision. Both wholesale real estate and flipping can be profitable investment options.... read more