Real estate investing can be quite a ride. Each week we get a different outlook on the economy. For a long time, the thought was we were heading into a recession. Recently that’s changed to we might have a soft landing and no recession. Today, I heard we might see deflation, which we haven’t seen …
Many factors contribute to forecasting the real estate market. The most significant indicator of the real estate market’s success is unemployment. The spring market started off with a bang. We are back to the highest and best offers, appraisal guarantees, and inspection waivers. Low supply is driving the market. There are just more buyers than …
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Does anyone have a crystal ball? Apparently, mine is broken. As this crazy real estate market moves up and down at a fever pitch, it becomes evident no one can see the future. Of course, we all know this, but we love guessing what may happen. Today’s consensus is that we are currently in a …
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The spring season has begun here in Michigan, but the forecast is not sunny in real estate. For any of you who are Game of Thrones fans, you remember the common theme that Winter is Coming. Well, it’s coming. It’s been a very volatile week. Two of the largest banks in the nation have become …
What is the right thing to do in this changing market? In the last 90 days, here at Next Bridge Funding, we have seen our deal flow increase dramatically. However, traditional lending is starting to tighten, and as rates continue to rise, lending terms will only continue to be restricted. So what happens next to …
As predicted, 2023 will likely be a year of transition, and we can expect a turbulent market. The market has pulled back 10-15% from the highs in the Spring. The buyer frenzy has undoubtedly waned. The days of the highest and best on any junky property are long gone. But as real estate investors, we …
As we enter a new year of real estate investing, we are getting mixed signals. If you are reading the latest from the media, real estate predictions for 2023 change from one minute to the next. One day, a recession is headed our way. The next, we have already had a recession, and the very …
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When I was 8, I became a Boy Scout, and the Boy Scouts Motto was, “Always Be Prepared.” I’ve always taken this motto to heart. Anyone who knows me knows there are very few times I don’t have all my bases covered, particularly when it comes to real estate investing. The financial and real estate …
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As always, real estate markets can be volatile. And 2022 hasn’t been any different. We entered the year with a red-hot market, maybe the hottest in US History. Most homes were sold within just a few days on the market. Moreover, virtually every home sold brought the asking price or more for cash or with …
unrealistic sellers and picky buyers In Today’s Real Estate Market Read More »
How do the most successful real estate investors proceed as rates rise and the stock market tumbles? I like to compare real estate investing to yoga when I think about how to navigate uncertain times. FLEXIBILITY To be a successful long-term real estate investor, you must be on your toes 24/7 and be flexible. I’ve …