Author: adriana

9 Time-Wasting Real-Estate Myths to Avoid

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If you’ve been sitting on the fence about real estate investment, it’s time to jump into the game. And, once you do, your first hill to climb will involve getting your facts straight. Related: 8 Ways Real Estate Is Your Smartest Investment Here are the top nine myths I see spouted almost daily: 1. Investing in real estate … Continued

Orlando home prices climb out of Florida’s bottom half

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Orlando home prices climb out of Florida’s bottom half Metro Orlando home prices have improved from being in the bottom half statewide five years ago to now being among the top quarter of all Florida metros, according to Florida Realtors. Metro Orlando home prices reached a midpoint of $205,000 in September — the fifth highest … Continued

CoreLogic: Home prices rose 6.9% annually in August

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CoreLogic: Home prices rose 6.9% annually in August Forecasts calls for 4.3% growth by August 2016 Home prices are up both year over year and month over month for August, according to CoreLogic (CLGX). According to the CoreLogic HPI, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased by 6.9% in August 2015 compared with August 2014 … Continued

How the super-rich are investing in current markets

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How the super-rich are investing in current markets Investors have been left rattled after one of the most volatile summers in financial markets in living memory, thanks to fears of China’s slowdown and speculation surrounding the timing of the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in six years. These jitters have even spread to the … Continued

Which is Best for Income: Real Estate or Stocks?

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Which is Best for Income: Real Estate or Stocks? Over the years, I’ve met quite a few friends and relatives who need regular income but are afraid of the stock market, especially when it plunges from time to time (like it did on Monday, Aug. 24). They prefer to invest in income-producing real estate. Several … Continued

5 Real-Estate Investments for Higher Returns

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The stock market is high. Bond yields are low. You own a home and have plenty of savings. So where should you invest any extra money? Consider what the smart money — private-equity funds — has been investing in, quite successfully, over the past several years: distressed real estate. The funds … Continued

What is the future of Orlando’s Commercial Real Estate Market?

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What’s the Future of Orlando’s CRE? What is the future of Orlando’s commercial real estate market? GlobeSt.com caught up with Bill Moss, senior managing director for CBRE Orlando, to discuss local market trends and which sectors are performing the best. Moss is a good person to ask. He’s a member of the Orlando Economic Forum, … Continued

Orlando foreclosures persist despite recovery signs

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Orlando foreclosures persist despite recovery signs Houses in Orlando are selling at a record pace. Home prices are up 51 percent in five years. And yet the region had one of the nation’s highest foreclosure rates so far this year, a new report shows. Orlando, ranking eighth, and seven other Florida metro areas ranked among … Continued

Real estate investors warming to secondary market

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Real estate investors warming to secondary market 45% growth to $7 billion expected for this year The secondary market for real estate investments, which grew 30% in 2014 after years of being nearly dormant, is poised to grow 45% this year to up to $7 billion, observers say. Real estate investors warming to secondary market. … Continued

Pending home sales continue momentum in May

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Pending home sales continue momentum in May Pending home sales rose less than expected in May but are still at the highest level since 2006. The National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home sales rose less than expected, by 0.9% to a seasonally-adjusted 112.6.Pending home sales continue momentum in May “The housing market appears to … Continued