Home foreclosure rates hit 18-year low in United States
low mortgage rates across the United States
Category: Real Estate Investing
Analysis shows cities at most, least risk of housing crash in next recession
For much of 2019, there have been rumblings that economic signs point to the possibility of a U.S. recession looming on the horizon. Whether it’s an inverted yield curve in the bond market, slowing GDP growth or global trade disputes, there are signals of possible risk present multiple areas of the economy. In advance of […]
Real estate replaces stocks as America’s favorite long-term investment
Americans have cast aside their painful memories of the 2008 real estate housing market crisis and regained their faith in real estate investing, according to a national survey from Bankrate. Traditionally, real estate has been viewed as a safe and reliable long-term investment. It not only provides the benefit of a roof, but it also […]
‘Disaster Investors’ are capitalizing on volatile climate in United States
The aftermath of a natural disaster is one of the most tragic scenes of loss and devastation one can imagine. It is also an opportunity for real estate investors who have learned how to profit from destruction. A report from the Wall Street Journal details the rise of a class of investors who are specifically […]
Forecasters see slowdown for home remodeling in the United States
One of the most common investments made to improve the value of a home, both for sellers and buyers, is remodeling. The industry has thrived in times of economic growth and a solid housing market nationally, but it’s not all created equal. A new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies projects that […]
Climate change threat is driving risk reassessment in real estate investment
Natural disasters have always been a practical concern for real estate investors. Putting together a portfolio that combines safety and high performance is often the goal, and sometimes the most attractive locations happen to be in a danger zone. For decades now, the question of climate change has been a subject of debate in the […]
Short-term rentals offer big advantages for real estate investors
The rise of short-term rental services such as Airbnb and VRBO has had an enormous impact on how people plan vacations. This trend has also created an exciting alternative for those who invest in rental properties. Deciding whether to use a property as a short-term rental is largely a matter of location and regulation. Because […]
