Diversification, recurring income, capital appreciation and inflation protection – just to name a few. These and more reasons are drawing more and more Americans to invest in REITs. A real estate investment trust or REIT is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. Established by US Congress in 1960, REITs are modeled […]
Investing in Real Estate vs Stocks
To grow your wealth, which is the better strategy: Investing in real estate or the stock market? Many Americans do both: 65% of US households are owner-occupied and 55% of American workers participate in an employer retirement plan (likely including exposure to the stock market). But if you’re new to investing or looking to double-down […]
Why NOW Is the Time to Buy a House
There’s no denying it: the American housing market is on fire. Prices are rising, and homes are under contract within hours. It’s no wonder potential buyers are nervous. But experts agree: now is the time to buy a house. Don’t believe us? Read on to learn more. 5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Buy […]
5 Money-Saving Tips for Real Estate Agents
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 […]