#1 Real Estate Inspiration Blog: Resources for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
#1 Real Estate Inspiration Blog: Resources for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
As a real estate appraiser, it is imperative to know whether a transaction is an arms-length sale, a non-arm’s length sale, or a different type of sale. Properties sold due to a job relocation, estate settlement, foreclosure, or divorce may sell for less than market value. Therefore, whether you’re considering the current terms of sale …
What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 … Read More »
In this article Whether you’ve excitedly played around with ChatGPT, or you’ve avoided artificial intelligence, quietly preparing for the droid apocalypse—AI is coming, and coming fast. Bill Gates’ famous 1996 quote about the pace of technology is very relevant here: “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate …
4 Ways AI is Changing the Property Management Indu… Read More »
Anywhere Real Estate’s settlement agreement in two class action antitrust lawsuits dealing with buyer broker compensation raises important questions about the future of buyer’s agency and how other defendants are viewing the fast approaching trials. Top of mind, of course, is what exactly the settlement agreements include, besides an agreement by Anywhere to pay a …
As a real estate appraiser, how do you know if you can credibly perform appraisal reviews? USPAP provides the review appraiser with plenty of flexibility grounded in ethics and competence. Competence comes with knowledge and experience, but it also requires you to possess specific skills, technology, and abilities. To better understand if you’re prepared to …
In this article At one point, the pandemic looked like it would be the final nail in the coffin for brick-and-mortar retail, speeding up the shift to e-commerce. But despite the benefits of online shopping, many people still enjoy going to a store to see and feel products up close. Indeed, 67% of adults feel that way, …
Everything Around It is Collapsing, But This One L… Read More »
In this article A conventional mortgage loan is a type of financing offered by private lenders. Also called a conforming conventional loan, the mortgage meets the requirements for government-backed loans like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages. Borrowers must meet specific financial criteria. Unlike government-backed mortgages, living in the property is not a requirement. A …
What Is a Conventional Loan? (Requirements & Costs… Read More »
In this article No two people have the same investment strategy. For some, investing in real estate makes sense and excites them, while others prefer the more laid-back approach of investing in the stock market. How do you decide which is the better investment? Check out our real estate versus stocks guide to see which …
In this article This article is presented by Relay. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. From inflation to interest rate hikes to low inventory and elevated prices, today’s market can give some real estate investors pause. Industry volatility can set off emotional reactions in investors who haven’t fortified themselves against the ups and downs of the market. …
How to Navigate Today’s Real Estate Market—Top Tip… Read More »
Jason Lee owns more rental properties than most full-time real estate investors. But, he didn’t do this by investing after the last housing crash, inheriting millions from his parents, or buying a hundred-unit apartment building at once. Actually, Jason seemed like the least likely person to end up as a big earner. He was raised …
17 Properties in 3 Years Thanks to “Non-Stop Rejec… Read More »
Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht—your destination for the most current economic insights and analyses. Catered to real estate appraisers, agents, and other professionals, this monthly blog series helps you navigate the ever-evolving economic environment. Uncover this month’s economic trends and insights—written from an appraiser’s standpoint—in the following economic recap …
The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap … Read More »
In this article This article is presented by Easy Street Capital. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. Short-term rentals continue to be one of the hottest areas of real estate investing in 2023. Despite some market volatility, slow down, and saturation in some areas, smart, professional short-term rental investors continue to thrive, expand, and scale. What …
What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack U… Read More »
In this article What’s better than a high return on investment? An infinite return on investment. As compelling as the concept is, it has its detractors. Make sure you understand not just how infinite returns work, but also the arguments against pursuing them. What Are Infinite Returns? If you recall your middle school math, any …
Generating Infinite Returns in Real Estate—Is It P… Read More »
Tom Brady is the GOAT (greatest of all time). But that makes his performance coach, Greg Harden, the GCOAT (greatest coach of all time). Greg has been coaching elite athletes like Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, and Desmond Howard, as well as top executives at some of the most well-known companies in the world. He knows …
The fight for gender equity in the workplace remains a challenge, especially when it comes to the number of women in leadership positions. Frankly, the statistics speak for themselves. A survey found that 14% of men working in female-dominated industries already hold an executive level position, compared to only 8% of women (a 75% difference). …
Elevating women in real estate: A look at where we… Read More »
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his advice on what to do in response to this month’s MLS hack. A dozen or so states recently experienced the impact of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) hack. Realtors and appraisers were left without one of the most commonly used sources …
MLS Hack: What to Do When Your Data Source Goes Do… Read More »