Posted by Robert Davis // March 8, 2016 // Blog
MARKET TRENDS / STORY / BY EMILY HEFFTER ON 8 MAR 2016 Across the country, more than 820,000 homeowners owe the bank twice what their homes are worth. Rising home values have freed about 10 million homeowners from negative equity in the past four years, leaving six million homeowners — about 13 percent of everyone with […]
Posted by Robert Davis // March 2, 2016 // Blog
MARKET TRENDS / STORY / BY EMILY HEFFTER ON 2 MAR 2016 In early May, homes sell fastest and for more money, according to the newest data. This is the new magic listing window for the country’s 25 biggest metro areas. Weather and housing market dynamics affect the exact best window to sell in different areas, and […]
Posted by Robert Davis // February 24, 2016 // Blog
8 Home Improvement Projects That Are a Safe Bet for 2016 Maximize your budget by choosing something that won’t go out of style quickly Written by Alanna Finn on February 18, 2016 If 2016 is the year you’re planning to make home improvements, you’ll want to do some research to find out which trends are […]
Posted by Robert Davis // February 17, 2016 // Blog
Should You Refinance? There’s $20 Billion on the Table Written by Lorraine Woellert Mortgage rates have been falling all year, and fast. The drop has been so swift that people who took out home loans in December might want to think about refinancing already.At least 6.7 million homeowners are eligible to refinance, according to […]
Posted by Robert Davis // February 10, 2016 // Blog
With New York Fashion Week taking the stage this past week, we couldn’t help but gather inspiration for our homes. From 70s suede to eye popping metallics, here are seven of spring’s most daring fashion trends, and how to use them in your home. 1. Suede Image via Protagonist/Spring 2016 Ready to Wear Suede dominated the […]
Posted by Robert Davis // February 3, 2016 // Blog / Featured
Courtesy of Zillow Digs. TIPS & ADVICE / STORY / BY VERA GIBBONS ON 8 MAR 2016 Are you getting a tax refund this year? The average refund is about $3,000 — enough to reinvest in your home. Whether you’re expecting a few hundred dollars back or a few thousand, put some of it to work with […]
Posted by Robert Davis // August 12, 2014 // Sell A House
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
Posted by Robert Davis // August 12, 2014 // Blog
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]
Posted by Robert Davis // August 12, 2014 // Blog
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
Posted by Robert Davis // August 12, 2014 // Buy A House
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]