Set Aside Those 2021 Commissions! For real estate agents, 2021 was a banner year. Markets across the country saw record-breaking price surges, mind-blowing demand, and bidding wars not seen in years. While 2021 posed challenges for real estate agents (namely not burning out and helping buyers win multiple bid situations), many real estate professionals experienced […]
5 Reasons Agents Should Invest in Commercial Real Estate
As a real estate professional, you already know that purchasing property is a solid investment. However, many residential real estate agents don’t look far enough beyond their own expertise. Choosing to invest in commercial real estate can expand your horizons, diversify your portfolio, and generate income to solidify a financially independent future. Here, we’re looking […]
Buying a Second Home: The Vacation Home Trend
While the pandemic has been detrimental in many ways, there has been one unexpected bright spot: real estate is booming. However, buyers aren’t merely purchasing primary homes. More people than ever are buying a second home, boosting the vacation properties market by margins not seen in recent memory. What is behind the incredible surge in […]
Real Estate Investment Properties: How to Get Started
In this ever-changing financial landscape, many investors are turning to real estate properties. While the returns on real estate vary, these investments have proven to be consistent over time. If you’re considering buying real estate investment properties, we’ve got the information to get you started. Why You Should Invest in Real Estate Real estate can […]
Are We Headed for Another Housing Crisis?
Since the massive housing bubble burst of 2008, both economists and real estate professionals have been on edge, waiting for the next crisis to hit. It’s been over a decade since the last hiccup, so we want to know: are we headed for another housing crisis? Experts believe that’s the case – and it may […]
Are Real Estate Fix and Flips Still Profitable?
During the height of the real estate crisis, fix and flips proved extremely lucrative. As sub-prime mortgages defaulted and homeowners foreclosed on properties, investors seized the opportunity to buy properties at a fraction of their value, made some repairs, and quickly sold for huge profits. In the years since the housing crisis, as the market […]