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My Two Cents With Chief Economist Danielle Hale Follow us: Volume 90%
Source: Realtor . Com --- But while the economy is improving, real estate markets are struggling with a massive wave of demand for an evaporating supply of homes, which is causing eye-popping prices. Realtor.com Senior Economist George Ratiu discusses this and more....
Exploring The Tax Benefits Of Real Estate Investing
Source: Forbes --- Real estate investing can provide for significant tax benefits, but the trick – and often the tallest hurdle – is identifying the available strategies and understanding how and when to use them. These opportunities are neither obvious nor...
Should I Move or Refinance?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity...
NAR Predicts Consumer Spending Will Propel Continued Economic Growth in 2021
Source: The World Property Journal --- According to the National Association of Realtors, after recording the quickest recovery in the nation's history in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy is expected to kick into higher gear in 2021. With the number...
What is Landlord Insurance, and How Does it Work?
Source: Point 2 Homes --- What is Landlord Insurance? Landlord insurance is a policy that is specifically designed to protect owners of rental properties. There are different levels of coverage, but for the most part, the policy is aimed at non-owner-occupied...
Combating Wire Fraud In The Mortgage Industry
Source: Forbes --- As real estate transactions have moved online, so have scammers who hope to intercept money that's meant for down payments and funding loans. According to the FBI's 2020 Internet Crime Report, nearly 14,000 people fell victim to real estate/rental...
















