If you’re a real estate agent, then millennials likely account for a big chunk of your client base. In fact, according to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS®, millennials make up a whopping 38% of all homebuyers…

Get to Know the Millennial Homebuyer

Mortgage rates have dropped to record-breaking lows amid the coronavirus pandemic, creating a massive opportunity for existing homeowners — especially ones who are struggling financially.
With a loan refinance, many homeowners stand to save hundreds…

4 ways to get lower mortgage refinance rates

If your gym is one of the millions closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then you’ve probably found yourself struggling to stay active these past few months.
Sure, walks with the dog are better than nothing, but they’re not the same as that daily…

How to Stay Active When Your Gym is Closed

It’s a hard time to be a landlord. With tenants struggling financially, eviction moratoriums in place, and rents falling, it seems many rental investors just can’t catch a break. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom everywhere.
Become a…

15 Real Estate Markets You Should Consider Investing in Before 2021

Mortgage applications technically dipped last week, but only by a mere 0.7%. Purchase loans fell 2% on their own, while refinance activity dropped just 0.3%.
Considering the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans dropped to a new low, according to the…

Mortgage Activity Holds Steady, While Government Lending Picks Up

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Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Prequalification: Which Should You Get?

If your home has a dedicated mudroom, then consider yourself blessed. Mudrooms offer a much-needed buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of your home, and they’re a great way to keep your home clean, tidy, and organized.
For those of…

8 Tips for Creating a Functional, Attractive Entryway

Child care services can be a big draw for multifamily properties -- especially during the pandemic. For remote workers, it offers some much-needed quiet time to be productive. For those still heading to the office? It means more convenience and a…

Should You Offer Day Care Services in Your Apartment Building?

Kyle and Sara Sutton have been “looking aggressively” for a three- or four-bedroom, two-bath home in Grand Rapids, Mich. since April. Though they’ve made offers on five houses so far — even one without those much-coveted two bathrooms — they’ve lost…

The Home Buyer's Dilemma: As Mortgage Rates Fall, House Prices Soar out of Reach

The coronavirus pandemic has had dramatic consequences for the U.S. economy. Job losses have surged, many businesses have shuttered and millions of Americans are feeling the financial burn. There has been one silver lining, though — and that’s low…

How much can you save by refinancing your mortgage?

The hottest housing markets probably aren’t where you think they are.
According to the latest data from Realtor.com, America’s home buying hotspots aren’t major metros or huge, urban cities like most of us would assume. For the most part? They’re…

Shopping for a Home in One of These Hot Markets? Get Ready for Competition

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How to Refinance Rental and Investment Properties

You've found a great property: It's got good bones, it's in an up-and-coming area, and it's at a price you can afford -- and make a profit from. The only problem? There's no garage. Is that enough to kill the deal? Can you still find a tenant or…

Should You Invest in a Single-Family Home with No Garage? 6 Things to Consider

Tired of hearing “I’m bored” from those kiddos stuck at home? Then you’re in luck. Autumn is here, and with it comes a whole slew of fun, fall activities to keep them entertained.
From jumping in leaf piles to decorating for Halloween, there are tons…

12 Fun Fall Activities To Do With Your Kids at Home

Rental listing platform Zumper is giving investors an offer they can’t refuse: guaranteed rent payments. Dubbed the “Instarent Guarantee” program, the initiative ensures you get your full rent payment (even if your tenant fails to pay up) for at…

Zumper’s Rent Guarantee Program: What Investors Need to Know

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Hot Shot Insurance

In multi-unit properties, tenant disputes are almost a given. Whether it's a noise complaint, a fight about shared amenities or common areas -- or even an all-out brawl on the property -- multifamily investors are bound to see one at some point or…

7 Ways to Deal with Tenant Disputes

It seems there’s a communication issue with some of America’s struggling homeowners.
According to a new report, around 400,000 U.S. homeowners have become “needlessly delinquent” on their mortgage loans, despite qualifying for a payment-free…

Despite Option To Pause Payments, 400,000 Homeowners Fall Behind On Their Mortgage

The pandemic has spurred many changes in our world. Concerts and crowded movie theaters are a thing of the past, remote work is now the norm, and a whopping 52% of young adults have now moved back home with their parents.
At 26.6 million young…