Trent McMurtrey’s journey to becoming an independently owned and operated HomeVestors® Business Owner in 2017 has been uniquely interesting. Trent is a military veteran having spent twelve years in the military. He initially spent six years in the Marine Corps as an enlisted soldier. After his...
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...
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,...
Easy Tips to Make Your House More Marketable By: Nicole Brungardt, Senior Account Manager, Property Masters Acoustic ceilings, or better known as “popcorn” ceilings, were first introduced in the 1930’s—can you guess why? The aggressive texture was easier and faster to apply, they were more cost...
by Nicole Stilley A lot of sources will tell you, the trend of using reclaimed wood is on its way OUT and has been for a while. As someone who is actively “house hunting” in extreme North Georgia, I have seen reclaimed or repurposed wood being used for a slew of different things. And I really love...
Why the COVID-19 pandemic might not lead to a wave of foreclosures The U.S. economy dropped by almost 32% in the second quarter of 2020, leading 55 million Americans to file for unemployment. Under normal circumstances, the disastrous economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic would lead to a...
As Americans consider the need for more space, demand for single-family rentals will likely remain strong. Real estate investing requires capital, patience and discipline. It is a sound way to build wealth, but it is not for the faint of heart. Capital Capital is needed both to make the initial...
Just in time for fall—out with the warm and in with the cool! In today’s real estate market, there is a trend that many sellers are overlooking. It is one of the most basic and cost-effective ways to increase the values of their homes—interior paint. What the studies are saying about millennial...
What opportunities lie ahead? For the real estate market, the pandemic has revealed underlying weaknesses in some otherwise dependable investments and surprising strength in others. The single-family rental (SFR) market, in particular, has proven to be exceptionally resilient. Cautious Optimism in...
