04 Dec 2019
By Mark Feder

Case Shiller, FHFA Report Uptick In Home Price Growth In September

Real Estate Trends
Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index showed 3.20 percent national home price growth in September, which was 0.10 percent higher than August’s reading of 3.10 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index showed the continued impact of exorbitant home prices on both coasts as home price growth slowed in high-cost areas and smaller markets experienced upward pressure on home prices as home buyers were seeking affordable homes. Phoenix, Arizona led the 20-City Home Price Index with 6.00 percent year-over-year growth in September. Charlotte, North Caroline had 4.60 percent growth in home prices and Tampa, Florida rounded out the three cities with highest…
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21 Nov 2019
By Mark Feder

5 Essential Books To Read Before Starting In Real Estate

Real Estate
It is important for everyone to put money in a position to make money in order to make financial dreams come true. One of the common targets that people circle is real estate investing. Before jumping into the world of real estate investing, it is important for everyone to be prepared. This starts by reading a few fantastic books that can help people learn more about the environment associated with investing in real estate. The Book On Investing In Real Estate One of the first books that people need to circle is called The Book On Investing In Real Estate. This is…
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15 Nov 2019
By Mark Feder

How To Navigate The Changing Remodeling Market

Real Estate
Remodeling is a common project that homeowners take on. If you are looking to remodel your home, it is important to keep in mind that this involves more than just improving your living area. If you remodel your home, you might also be expecting to generate a return on your investment.  In prior years, a home remodel meant an increase in the value of your home. Furthermore, some people actually make money by buying homes, fixing them up, and selling them. This is commonly called "flipping." Unfortunately, like other sectors of the economy, this market ebbs and flows. Recently, it…
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01 Nov 2019
By Mark Feder

When’s The Best Time To Buy A House?

Real Estate
If you happen to want to move to a hot market for home sellers, here is some advice. Go looking for a home to buy when it is freezing outside or the weather is otherwise severe. Buying a home is both about finding one you like and beating out others if the market has buying competition.  Days On Market To find out the competition for a particular market, check the median number of days that a home is listed on the market before it sells. This is called the "days on market." In a hot seller's market, the median number…
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