Victor Whitmore did a cash-out refinance on the first two houses purchased. The cash was then used to purchase then the next set of investment properties. Whitmore and his business partner repeated this process many times to grow their portfolio. In 2003, Victor Whitmore made a blunt decision that would change the course of his…
Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2023) – Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major US regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Total existing-home sales1 – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – a 3.4% slide from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…
A Picturesque Catskill Italianate for $799K
Just a few blocks from Catskill’s Main Street, this mid 19th century brick Italianate offers a picturesque exterior and a spacious interior with some period details. At 166 Bridge Street, the house on the market is within the National Register-listed East Side Historic District, amid a dense concentration of late 18th and 19th century architecture….
3 Homebuilding Stocks to Buttress Your Portfolio
The longer-term factors driving the housing market should make you highly optimistic about the segment right now, even if the near-term outlook is not as exciting. On May 10, the Conference Board stated that real GDP growth should come in at 0.7% this year, dropping to 0.4% next year. Consumer spending continues to slow as…
The 9 Greatest Outdoor Movement Sensor Lights
Homeowners accomplished a median of 3 landscaping jobs, 1.8 cleansing jobs, and a pair of other maintenance initiatives. Homeowners who invested in home improvement did an average of 2.eight initiatives. Spending on home improvement elevated 12%, however the average variety of projects decreased from three.2 to 2.8. It’s also essential to notice that the 2017…
How Landlords Screw Us And How to Screw Them Back
Landlords and real estate agents are a pox, sucking up our energy with an unquenchable thirst. They’re experts at steamrolling renters with legalese and threats, screwing us out of our money and dignity every day. Sick of this shit, I wanted to know how to punch back, so I asked a property lawyer what traps…
Is Real Estate a Good Investment in 2023?
It’s no secret that investing in real estate is an excellent way to build long-term wealth as property prices tend to increase over time. But given the current economic conditions, it’s natural to have second thoughts about whether real estate is still a good investment this year. Historically, the housing market has been one of…
You’d need a raise of almost $20K to afford the same Calgary home you didn’t buy last year
Sometimes, waiting can be a pricey move. A buyer in Calgary today will need to earn $18,820 more in annual income to purchase the same house, compared to this time last year, according to a fresh report from Ratehub.ca, an organization that analyzes real estate and financial data. As well, Calgary is the only city…
Six-Room Edwardian Flat in East Flatbush Asks $2,850 a Month
This early 20th century floor-through on the top floor of a bow-fronted limestone appears well kept and largely intact, with attractive floors with inlaid borders, wall moldings, and built-ins. It’s located on the second floor of 242 East 32nd Street, a three-family row house in East Flatbush. The six-room apartment has high ceilings and a…
The Best Areas of Harlow to Invest in Buy-to-Let
Property Investment in Harlow Population: 82,000 approximatelyAverage House Price: £354,000 As Harlow was originally a post-war new town property most types are relatively new build properties from the 1950s onwards, with many originally built as social housing. Harlow offers investors a good range of property types, but especially good value flats and apartments, townhouses, modern…