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Diversify Your Portfolio And Invest In Real Estate

Posted on January 22, 2018 by janicelee

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute categorizes real estate as an alternative investment that includes residential and commercial properties as well as mortgage-based securities and real estate investment trusts. For most real estate investors, these investments are characterized as income-generating … Continue reading →

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Will Bitcoin Buyers Break into the Housing Market?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by janicelee

Digital currencies continue to take hold in real estate – this time, across the Atlantic. RE/MAX London recently announced a trial program with payment platform GoCoin that will support digital currency payments on property rentals throughout the country. Click here … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Rent Your Home?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by janicelee

As a homeowner, you may be considering moving up to a larger home or a home in a different area. If you’ve built enough equity, it’s a good time to sell because you can cover closing costs when you sell … Continue reading →

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August Existing-Home Sales Lose Steam

Posted on September 29, 2014 by janicelee

As cash investors pull away from the housing market, August’s existing home sales also slipped, according to the National Association of REALTORS. Click here to read article.

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Mom-and-Dad Banks Step Up Aid to First-Time Home Buyers

Posted on September 26, 2014 by janicelee

The Bank of Mom and Dad is playing a growing role as lender of last resort for a housing recovery struggling to provide more traction for the U.S. economy. Click here to read article.

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The Plight of Today’s First-Time Buyer

Posted on April 18, 2014 by janicelee

Traditionally, first-time buyers are the pillars of a strong home-purchase market. However, today’s industry reveals that current market dynamics may be making it difficult for them to achieve their American dream, potentially leading to a slowdown of the industry’s recovery. … Continue reading →

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Californians Say No to REO-to-Rental: Is this Good News for RE Agents?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by janicelee

Recently, many lenders have been converting their once for sale properties into rental ones, a process known as REO-to-rental. Not only does this practice limit the listings available to agents and brokers, it raises many concerns for the people residing … Continue reading →

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Hot Cities for Real Estate Investors

Posted on January 22, 2014 by janicelee

A healing housing market is attracting investors, particularly cash buyers from China, from around the world.  Which cities are most popular?  Click here to read article.

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