by Racheli Refael | Aug 14, 2019 | Real Estate
Flipping homes is popular once again. It took about eight years after the Great Recession that started in 2006 for home prices to rebound to the levels seen before the recession. Then, by 2016, in many areas, home prices started to rapidly increase. The increases in...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 13, 2019 | Real Estate
When viewing a potential home, how much consideration should you give to the surrounding land? In many ways, the land should be carefully regarded, since land is the thing that is hardest to alter. You can rip up carpet, paint walls and even knock down walls, but it...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 12, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic releases included readings on consumer credit, job openings and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims. Consumer Credit Use, Job Openings Slow in June Consumer credit use slowed in June as credit card use lost...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 9, 2019 | Real Estate
As a diligent home seller, you’ve taken all your real estate agent’s advice about preparing your home for showings. You’ve de-cluttered, enhanced curb appeal and developed efficient strategies for leaving your home while viewings are taking place....
by Racheli Refael | Aug 8, 2019 | Real Estate
Bargains in real estate may come from identifying motivated sellers who are willing to let a property go for less than it is really worth. Real estate investors who acquire properties at a discount from current market value enhance their success by increasing their...
