Mortgage rates hit 5 month lows last week but quickly jumped to the highest levels in more than a month this week. While last week’s strong jobs report certainly served as a catalyst, there’s more to the story. Fortunately, the story is fairly simple. It began in October when rates hit decades-long highs and finally began … [Read more…]
Last summer, I was forced to relocate out of my cozy, bungalow-style apartment in West L.A. Living in one of the most unaffordable rental markets in the U.S., I was resigned to the fact that, to enjoy my ideal setup of living by myself, Iâd have to pay nearly twice as much for the same-sized
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The maximum amount undergraduate students can borrow in federal student loans each year is $12,500. If youâre attending a private college, that will only cover about a third of your annual cost of attendance. If your savings and federal loans fall short, youâll probably need to apply for private student loans to bridge the gap. Although […]
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On two wheels or four, you have the same goal: to get where youâre going. But, oh, what a difference between a car and a motorcycle! On a bike youâre more than just a passive viewer behind a windshield, youâre part of the landscape. Your motorcycle insurance should also be distinct even though it shares […]
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My guest today is my pal Blake McCreight, and today weâre talking about using the best exit strategies to maximize your profits. Sometimes itâs wholesaling or assigning, sometimes itâs rehabbing. Heck, sometimes you have to make your decision based on how fast you need the cash, or how much capacity you or your team has to put into, say, another rehab. Great lessons here to help you maximize your profits and your organizational capacity!
The National Association of Realtors has called on U.S. policymakers to do more to address the lack of stock in the nationâs housing market, saying that the situation has become âdireâ and that ânow is the time to actâ. The NARâs report, Housing Is Critical Infrastructure: Social and Economic Benefits of Building More Housing, highlights […]
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Todayâs guest is Michael Pinter, a friend and investor out of New York. Every market has different challenges to it, and North Eastern markets are no different. In fact, they may present some of the biggest challenges for new investors. Today Michael shares how things are different for investors in New York, from the closing process to marketing differences, overcoming the âNew York Attitudeâ, to how things differ with various exit strategies. Ready? Letâs jump into the show!
Fortunately, much has changed. In 1960, it was legal to refuse to sell a house to someone because of their race, Bushra noted. Yet there was still more parity between Black and White homeowners at that time than there is today more than 60 years later, according to his findings. As evidence, he provided a … [Read more…]
People seem to be fascinated with how mortgages are calculated and paid off, but when it comes down to it, thereâs nothing too mind-blowing happening. Each month, a portion of principal and interest are paid off as mortgage payments are made. Over time, the loan balance is reduced, as is the total amount of interest… Read More »Are Mortgages Simple Interest and Compounded Monthly?
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Blackstone Real Estate just acquired affordability innovators Home Partners of America for $6 billion. Here’s why this is big news.
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