Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting In The US
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was cheaper to rent than buy in […]
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Plenty of people find themselves buying and selling a home simultaneously, but knowing that others have gone through the same stress does not make it one bit easier. After all, the stakes are so high: If your buyer backs out, you don’t have any cash to land your next home! Or if your own purchase […]
Millennials Are About to Get Locked Out of the Real Estate Market—Again
Over the past couple of years, rising pay and low mortgage rates finally converged to make make the dream of homeownership a reality for America’s millennials, many of whom had long been locked out of the housing market. But now, the door is on the verge of slamming on the under-35 crowd, leaving young families […]
Should You Invest In Real Estate In 2019?
Summary 97% of real estate investors plan to increase their capital allocation to real estate in the next 18 months. Why? Because: prices are rising along with NOI growth, the real estate cycle still has more room for growth, the pricing is attractive, and the risk of inflation is rising. Our 7.5%-yielding portfolio of undervalued […]
How to Pick a Real Estate Agent With ‘Million Dollar Listing New York’ Star Ryan Serhant
Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant and U.S. News real estate editor Devon Thorsby chat with Antonio about how to establish the right relationship between a homebuyer and real estate agent, when it’s time to break up with your agent and why a busy agent is better than one who can give you all of their […]
December is usually the slowest month for home sales, but that might not be the case this year
December is usually the slowest month for the housing market, but this season is not so normal. Some unique dynamics may make this December one of the better times to both buy and sell a home. First and foremost, mortgage rates are turning what was a red-hot market into a lukewarm market, and that is […]
‘Dramatic’ $36M Penthouse in NYC Is This Week’s Most Expensive New Listing
A “dramatic” triplex penthouse perched atop New York City’s Marquand building is this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®. The Upper East Side abode is listed for $36 million, and its three floors include six bedrooms, five full and two half baths, four large terraces with enviable views, four fireplaces, multiple French doors, and […]
How Will Real Estate Handle Rising Interest Rates?
Rising interest rates are having a ripple effect across the housing market as the Federal Reserve increases borrowing costs. Analysts expect the Fed to raise rates again in December and possibly a few times in 2019. The effect of the Fed’s rate hikes is seen in mortgage rates, which are about 100 basis points higher […]
Set Up For Success In 2019: 14 Real Estate Investment Moves To Make Before 2018 Ends
The real estate market is constantly shifting, with investment approaches evolving as new market trends and area-specific information drive change. What worked 20, 15 or even five years ago may not work now or in the new year to come. Real estate investors who stay rigid and play by old rules may be outpaced by […]
Four Strategies To Help Real Estate Agents Overcome Common On-The-Job Challenges
Every day we all face our own set of challenges. Sometimes, it may feel like real estate agents have an extra set of obstacles on their plate. From finding and converting leads to keeping clients happy and running their own business, sometimes it feels like quite the uphill climb. Throughout my experience in launching and […]