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The REI Referral Network

Forming Relationships to Enhance Investment Strategies By: Monica Mansfield Now that the real estate investment industry is returning to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is prudent for investors to begin establishing new relationships for acquisition and disposition strategies by enhancing their networks with real estate agents and brokers who have advanced access to the REO and foreclosure assets that are coming to market following mortgage forbearance. Suzanne Andresen, the

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How A Biden Administration May Affect Real Estate Investors

A Perspective on Possible New Rules and Regulations By: Rick Sharga, EVP, RealtyTrac In spite of—and in some ways perhaps because of—a global pandemic, one of the most contentious presidential elections in the nation’s history, and even the invasion of killer hornets into the Pacific Northwest, 2020 has turned out to be a banner year for the U.S. residential real estate market. Existing home sales, which suffered due to government

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2020: A Year to Forget For Most, But Not For SFR

The SFR Industry Resiliency By: Adam Stern, CEO, Strata SFR There are some industries that tend to do better than average or even flourish during times of economic downturn. If we look back to past recessions in the US, those tended to be segments of the economy where demand does not much fluctuate based on changing prices; sectors such as basic household staples, healthcare, and consumer goods. The reason these

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Data Analytics in Multifamily Investment

Major Factors Currently Impacting Multifamily Investing By: Dean Kelker, SVP & Chief Risk Officer, SingleSource Property Solutions The statement ‘real estate investing is not for the faint of heart’ rings ever true in today’s climate. Real estate investing has always been an objective practice, leaning directly on ROI and managing risk. The current political and economic environment presents a series of new and unforeseen opportunities and risks. As a result,

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Technology Continues to Transform Commercial Real Estate

The Move from Backgammon to Chess By: Ira Zlotowitz, Founder & President, Eastern Union Everyone who’s been associated with the commercial real estate world over the past 20 years or so has seen technology steadily establish itself within virtually every corner and crevice of the industry. Here are some thoughts and perspectives on the impact that technology has had upon our sector. Some of you may recall Defense Secretary Donald

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Morris County, New Jersey

A Strong Market is Nothing New for this Northeastern County. By: Carole VanSickle Ellis Although many aspects of the 2020 U.S. economy are in limbo—if not all-out freefall—the residential real estate sector has remained on relatively firm footing. In markets in suburban and rural areas, single-family housing complete with a little personal space for “outdoor living” has become one of the hottest commodities in the country. This is particularly true

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