How Investors are Shifting with the Market by Amy Daniel There is an emerging excitement for investors as activity is beginning to reignite in the space. For the last few years, there was a pause in the market as rates increased, housing costs soared, and inventory remained low. But as 30-year fixed mortgage rates begin to drop, there is a newfound hope across the entire market, with rates averaging 6.46%
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Navigating the Differences Between Lender’s and Owner’s Policies by Radian Title Services Protecting assets is a primary goal for experienced real estate investors, but do you fully understand one of the most common safeguards in property transactions? Title insurance for your investments comes in two forms: the lender’s and owner’s policies. All investors should understand these policies and how they may help protect real estate assets. Lender’s Title Insurance Policy
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A Challenge Well Worth its Rewards by Andy Bates Navigating today’s market often requires a sense of dynamism. Working between flipping properties and rental holds has helped many investors maintain and grow their business, but these are not the only kinds of investments available to the savvy investor. New construction is another lucrative investment type but its distinction from an existing property comes with significant process changes for the investor.
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A New Approach to Protecting Your Property by Ryan Marshall In today’s world, where identity theft and cybercrime are rampant, property owners face another growing threat: deed fraud. This under-the-radar crime can leave property owners in a legal and financial battle after discovering that their property has been fraudulently transferred, mortgaged, or even sold without their knowledge. As real estate fraud becomes more sophisticated, it is crucial for property owners
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Tailored Approaches for Complex Transactions by Radian Real Estate Management In today’s dynamic investor-owned real estate market, a one-size-fits-all due diligence solution no longer suffices. Gone are the days of a manual process. Sophisticated transactions demand solutions that address the unique risks and challenges of each deal type. To stay competitive, it is important to leverage a provider that can help to create a customizable approach that meets the increased
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The Power of Self-Directed Accounts by John “Jack” Kiley, CPA, CISP I have been working with retirement accounts for a long time. As a young CPA, at the first CPA practice I worked for, I learned about self-directed retirement accounts. The firm’s basic recipe was to provide bookkeeping services for its clients’ business activities and then prepare the business and individual tax returns. As a client’s business became more profitable
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