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Mortgage Forbearance: A Sign of the Times?

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 massive wave of foreclosures. But if anything is true of 2020, it’s this: The phrase “under normal circumstances” simply doesn’t apply. Historically,

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Should You Invest in Single-Family Rentals in 2020?

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 investment in a single-family property and to maintain it.  Are you planning to purchase a property outright or to finance

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Trends in Interior Paint

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 homebuyers as it pertains to preferences in real estate are true. Millennials are not looking to put sweat

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Single Family Rentals Have Come Into Their Own

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 April As the COVID-19 crisis dawned, industry participants were cautiously optimistic during their first quarter earnings calls. Rent collections in March were better than many had expected, with April

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3 Reliable Sources of Information in an Age of Media Bias

The truth about the markets is still out there if you know where to look. Sadly, one of the most significant trends of 2020 will likely fall by the wayside for most people. It will not be discussed on the evening news, and it will not be the subject of dinner-table conversations in the average home. However, this trend has the potential to be devastating for real estate investors and

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Adding Value on a Budget

Don’t overlook the smaller, lower-cost items that can add interest and value to your renovation. The purpose of all home renovations is to add value to a property—while adhering to some form of a budget. That’s even more true with investment related to renovations. Adding value within a budget plays a large role in the success of the venture. When planning a renovation of an investment property, many investors focus

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