Stocks that pay dividends give investors a regular share of the company’s profits. Most American dividend stocks pay investors a fixed sum every three months, and the best ones enhance their payouts over time so that investors can build a steady stream of cash similar to an annuity. Investors can also choose to put dividends … Read more
EquityMultiple. compiled a list of five ways investing trends have affected the multifamily real estate sector using recent reports on rental trends and the multifamily housing sector. The post originally appeared on Stacker and we have permission to republish it here. Trends in Multifamily Real Estate The pandemic has put a lot of strain on … Read more
There has been little sign of a housing market crash (although there have been some indications of falling homes prices) and the trend of higher housing market prices continues causing fears of a bubble. Many homeowner are looking to sell their homes into this strength however, increased costs, driven by inflation is causing many home sellers to bypass … Read more
This post looks at some of the myths around what is a timeshare. It’s an extract of a post originally published on Wealth of Geeks. When trying to explain “What is a Timeshare?” to people who are unfamiliar, it can be helpful to mention what timeshares are not. Over the years, in my timeshare owners’ … Read more
First time home buyer fears of a housing market crash or even just a gradual fall in house prices haven’t been enough to put them off from getting a foot in the housing market. Higher interest rates make borrowing money a lot more expensive but as this article from Wealth of Geeks suggests fears of … Read more
Higher housing market prices is up causing fears of a bubble but while there few signs of a housing market crash, there are clear indications of a falling homes prices. If you want to lock-in some of your profits from your house, Wealth of Geeks gives direction on how to sell your house in a very active market. Despite … Read more
Inflation has been a word on many people’s tongues since the end of 2021. It’s a worry to many different people for various reasons — from individuals who are worried they won’t be able to afford their groceries after price hikes to business owners concerned about covering their overhead costs. However, one of the significant … Read more
Many cities have seen a significant increase in home prices in the past year, up 20% or more. The rapid growth in the economy has made some experts question whether the boom will last or whether we will see another bubble (and then burst) like the one preceding the 2008 housing crisis. A bubble occurs when the … Read more
The Biden administration has proposed a $25,000 First Time Home Buyer Grant to assist qualifying buyers in becoming homeowners. On April 14, 2021, lawmakers presented 17 housing-related bills. The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021, also known as the $25,000 First-Time Home Buyer Grant, is one of the 17 bills presented. The grant addresses a … Read more
Zillow released its Q1 2022 iBuyer Report in early June, revealing that iBuyers resold record-high numbers of properties over the period. But what does the activity of some of real estate’s biggest, most institutional players tell us about the current state of the housing market, perhaps we can get an insight into whether there’s a … Read more