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Why we don’t really want U.S. Debt Default
U.S. Debt Default Could Spike Home Buying Costs by 22 Percent A Debt Default Would Immediately Overwhelm Buyers With 8 Percent Or Higher Mortgage Rates Based on new research by Zillow, the U.S. government defaulting on its debt, which could become a reality as soon as June 1, 2023 without intervention, could send the typical…
Read MoreWhy Investing in Real Estate in 2023 Could Be A Good Decision
If you’ve had thoughts about investing in a property anytime soon, now may be the best time to do it! Keep reading to find out why. Strong rental demand One of the most compelling reasons to invest in real estate is the potential for steady rental income. With more and more people opting to rent…
Read MoreHow the Chicagoland market is balancing out
As suburban inventory remains low, detached and attached homes are moving at different paces, according to new data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®. In October 2022, the time on market for detached homes in the Chicago suburbs rose 20% to 42. Meanwhile, for attached homes, the time on the market decreased 3% year over…
Read More98 of the 100 largest U.S. markets saw home prices September 2022 decline
Highlights 98 markets saw declines from their May 2022 highs; prices in 42 major housing markets are projected to fall further from their record highs by September 2023 Providence, Rhode Island, and Salisbury, Maryland, were the only markets where home prices have remained at their peaks set this summer National median home price will fall…
Read MoreMonthly Home Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance performed regularly and on schedule provides optimum longevity and helps prevent potential breakdowns or malfunctions. Beyond maintenance procedures for operational sake, the primary (and most important) reason for checking, inspecting, and constantly tuning up your home is to ensure maximum safety for you and your family. Make these tasks part of your monthly home…
Read MoreATTOM: Foreclosure rates returning to pre-pandemic levels
ATTOM’s 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings are up 118% compared to this time last year. In August alone, lenders in the United States began the foreclosure process on 23,952 properties. Numbers that high haven’t been seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. “Two years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after…
Read MoreChicago – a top 10 city for real estate investment in 2022/23
by Patrick Regan September 15, 2022 Norada Real Estate Investments recently revealed its 21 best cities for real estate investment in 2022 and 2023, and Chicago made the list. The firm looked at data and trends across the U.S. to determine its rankings, noting each city has its “own set of qualities and disadvantages, but many of them…
Read MoreWhat Does a Recession Do To The Housing Market?
A major concern plaguing the country right now is around the possibility of a recession. We haven’t seen a recession since the 2008 financial crisis, and now we could be headed for one. For real estate investors, we answer a pertinent question, what does a recession do to the housing market? While the US housing market took…
Read MoreHome Appreciation vs. Inflation Since the ’70s
Home Appreciation vs. Inflation Keeping Current Matters says that rising inflation puts a pinch on the wallet and makes you reevaluate any big purchases you may have planned. They point out that potential homebuyers are probably wondering if they should continue down that path or if it makes more sense to wait. While the answer depends…
Read More3 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession
This is a reprint of a Bigger Pockets Article By: Remen Okoruwa Remen Okoruwa is the co-founder of RentDrop, a payment app making rent payments more convenient and rewarding for lan… Investing is a game of winning or losing, defined, most of all, by economics. Of course, we never truly know what direction the economy…
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