Home Flipping Rate Plateaus in Q2 2017
ATTOM Data Solutions, released its Q2 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report. Showing 53,638 single family homes and condos were flipped nationwide in the second quarter of 2017, a home flipping… more The post...
View ArticleCo-Borrowers: One-Quarter SF Home Purchase Loan Originations
ATTOM Data Solutions, released its Q2 2017 U.S. Residential Property Loan Origination Report, which shows more than 2 million (2,033,296) loans were originated on U.S. residential properties (1 to 4…...
View Article3 Ways You Never Expected You Could Invest in Real Estate
You’ve probably heard of the traditional means of investing in real estate: buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, rentals, rehabs, wholesaling. These are all time-tested, tried-and-true options for real estate...
View ArticleHarvey’s Impact on Real Estate Investors in Houston
Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is leaving homeowners and investors calculating their losses. But for some, there is a potential for gains. While flooded properties in Houston are likely to… more The...
View ArticleThe 2017 Think Realty Honors Finalists
Each year, Think Realty honors the leaders and change-makers of real estate who represent the best the industry has to offer. These individuals are nominated by their peers, and the… more The post The...
View ArticleWhat Your IRA Custodians Cannot Tell you
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and 401(k) custodians wish you wouldn’t make this mistake, but they can’t tell you directly! It’s literally illegal for them to do so because they’re not… more The...
View ArticleIs Your Market Too Hot to Handle?
Investing in a hot market can be exciting. Watching the values of your properties climb is absolutely intoxicating, and many investors spend a great deal of time and energy trying… more The post Is...
View ArticleThe Truth About Tax-Free Profits in Real Estate IRAs
If you love the idea of huge real estate investing returns but dread the tax bills that come with financial success, then you share a common bond with just about… more The post The Truth About Tax-Free...
View Article3 Disasters Where Self-Directed Investors Made a Huge Difference
Lately, the news has been full of natural disasters and recovery efforts. Everyone in the country wants to help with the recovery from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. In fact, one… more The post 3...
View ArticleLabor & Material Shortages Equals Slow Rebuilds
With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, came images depicting streets filled with personal property; the guts of beloved homes and business lay in heaps of trash. Many individuals… more The...
View ArticleHome Affordability Increases in Q3
ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q3 2017 U.S. Home Affordability Index, released October 5, indicated that home affordability in the third quarter improved compared to the previous quarter in 60 percent of… more...
View Article7 Truths about Networking in Real Estate
We’ve heard the old adage hundreds of times: “Your network is your net worth.” If you’re active on social media, you have probably seen it in memes, tweeted out accompanying… more The post 7 Truths...
View ArticleThink Realty Welcomes Julie Ziglar Norman as a New Contributor to Magazine
The Think Realty Team would like to warmly welcome Julie Ziglar Norman as a monthly contributor to Think Realty Magazine. Every month Julie will be sharing her motivation and inspiration… more The post...
View Article3 Ways to Prepare for the Next Real Estate Correction
It is common knowledge that the housing market is cyclical, but while most investors agree this is the case, they do not have firm plans in place to help them… more The post 3 Ways to Prepare for the...
View ArticleIs There Hope for Housing Affordability?
According to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions, one in every four housing markets in the United States are becoming less affordable all the time. ATTOM’s Q1 2017 U.S.… more The post Is There...
View ArticleHow Tax Reform Could Affect U.S. Homeownership
Will President Trump’s tax reform proposal put a major dent in the housing market? Some experts say by doubling the standard deduction, the mortgage interest deduction will lose relevance because… more...
View ArticleThink Realty Event Prep Checklist
Attending an event is not only exhilarating but also a bit intimidating. Get the most out of our events or other events you decide to attend by using this prepared… more The post Think Realty Event...
View ArticleAmazon’s New HQ Could be the Key to Buying your Next Property Investment
When Amazon announced it would be accepting proposals from cities around the country wishing to host the internet behemoth’s second headquarters, savvy real estate investors took notice as things got…...
View ArticlePricey Seattle Market Also “Most Affordable”
When you think of Seattle, Washington, you probably do not immediately think “affordability” in terms of its housing. After all, a metro area with a median home price of $610,000… more The post Pricey...
View ArticleForeclosures Up from Reverse Mortgages
The federal government is raising the premiums and lowering the loan limits on its reverse-mortgage program. It may sound like a take-away for seniors, but according to the Housing and… more The post...
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