Will Trump’s Immigration Policy Lead to Another Foreclosure Crisis?
It’s no secret that President-elect Donald Trump made a lot of promises on the campaign trail and was pretty controversial while he did it. One of the biggest things that… more The post Will Trump’s...
View ArticleIn the Spotlight
Members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) gathered recently in Hawaii for the group’s 28th annual convention and trade show. The three-day event was highlighted by...
View ArticleChinese Real Estate Mogul Takes a Shot at President Trump
One of China’s most successful real estate billionaires is taking a few shots at the new U.S. president, using an end-of-year video to relay his message that “globalism and regional… more The post...
View Article2016 Home Sales Highest in a Decade
The numbers are in. Sales of existing homes in 2016 were the highest in a decade, but inventory levels were the lowest in recorded history! What does this mean for… more The post 2016 Home Sales...
View ArticleReport: Homeowner ‘Safety Net’ Has Rips
The Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) audited its target program and found that the “Hardest Hit Fund” established under TARP is failing… more The...
View ArticleThe ‘Fine Print’ on Rising Home Values
National home values rose by 6.8 percent over the course of 2016, according to the latest Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), putting December 2016 home values just below the highest… more The post The...
View ArticleUS Remains No. 1 Choice for Foreign Real Estate Investors
It’s a yearly ritual to find out where international investors will put their money. And, the latest AFIRE survey shows that 95 percent plan to maintain or increase their investments… more The post US...
View ArticleDetroit Lights Up, Sparking Investor Attention
Detroit has flipped the switch on a plan to light up the streets at night and is now attracting the attention of investors who see bargain basement prices and a… more The post Detroit Lights Up,...
View ArticleRed Flag Warning for Commercial Property Owners
This may be the year that billions of dollars in commercial mortgages go belly-up. These loans were financed in 2007 and are maturing this year. That means some commercial property… more The post Red...
View ArticleChinese Investors Hit the Accelerator as Trump Presidency Progresses
When Donald Trump was elected 45th president of the United States, a number of real estate investors drew a huge sigh of trepidation along with the many other protestors of… more The post Chinese...
View ArticleThe Landlording World Is Flat. Or Is it?
Stubborn misconceptions about landlords and property managers have led to some disastrous legislation. It’s time to make your voice heard. Despite Aristotle’s evidence (circa 330 B.C.) that the...
View ArticleSmall Investors Can Now Provide Turnkey Properties Nationwide
Large real estate investment firms have been riding a large wave of opportunity and profit margins by providing turnkey rental investment properties to out-of-town investors. We recognized that small...
View ArticleInvitation Homes IPO Good for Buy-and-Hold Investors
The nation’s largest landlord is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Invitation Homes made its stock market debut on Jan. 31, 2017, as the largest IPO this year… more The post Invitation Homes...
View ArticleSnap IPO Millionaires to Snap Up Property in Silicon Beach
The little private app that erases your chats and snaps just became public. And for many newly made millionaires, it’s been a very friendly little ghost. Snapchat, the app that… more The post Snap IPO...
View ArticleI Have to Pay for That? Mandatory Residential Inspections
Different municipalities have different rules for code compliance. Some areas generally require inspections for properties occupied by tenants using rent-subsidy vouchers. Other areas generally require...
View ArticleSGF Contracting Services Joins the Affinity Enterprise Team
This week, Think Realty’s parent company acquired an asset that has the potential to provide lasting benefit to every Think Realty member and associate. Affinity Enterprise Group (AEG) acquired SGF…...
View ArticleIRS Gets Its Wings Clipped on Roth IRAs and “Substance” Doctrine
Taxpayers recently got some good news via the 6th Circuit Court, and most have no idea. The court recently ruled in favor of a Roth IRA owner who “fed” his… more The post IRS Gets Its Wings Clipped on...
View ArticleNearly Half of All Homes are Selling in Less Than a Month
Last month, nearly half of all homes that sold did so in less than one month, according to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Although the nationwide average… more The post Nearly...
View ArticleBaby Boomers Enjoy a Boost in Home Equity
Retiring Baby Boomers are enjoying a big boost in home equity that could help pay for their retirement. But a new survey shows there’s a surprising lack of understanding about… more The post Baby...
View ArticleLight Pollution, Stargazing, and Your Retirement RE Portfolio
This is a transcript of a previously-aired segment of “Self-Directed Investor Talk” co-hosted by Carole Ellis, managing editor of Think Realty Magazine Do you struggle with stargazing? If so, you… more...
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