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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

What will the 2016 real estate market bring?

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While New York real estate boomed in 2015, the United States saw prices start to flatline in the second half of the year, possibly providing a preview for 2016. While the demand for New York real estate will remain high for the foreseeable future, there are mixed signs as to what might happen with the … Continued

Best-Selling Author Phil Pustejovsky Shares 21 True Stories of What Not to Do When Investing in Real Estate and Flipping Houses in New Book

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An Accomplished Investor and Best-Selling Author, Phil Pustejovsky Has Helped Countless Mentees Achieve Success in Real Estate Investing; Pustejovsky’s Newest and Quite Possibly Most Valuable Lesson Yet Comes in the Form of His Recently Released Book, “Real Estate Investing Gone Bad: 21 True Stories of What NOT to Do When Investing in Real Estate and … Continued

Real estate investors confident for 2016

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Real estate investors confident for 2016 With the new year approaching Colliers International has been gauging the sentiment of investors globally. The survey of more than 600 investors including REITS, private equity firms and institutions with a collective U$1.5 trillion in real estate assets. Sentiment remains high with more than half of those polled expecting … Continued

Why Real Estate Could Be a Better Investment Than Stocks

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Once you’re on track with your financial goals – such as retirement contributions or repaying student loan debt – you may find yourself exploring real estate investments in lieu of the stock market. Buying real estate as an investment can be lucrative, but it’s also cash-intensive and carries risks. As you weigh your options, consider … Continued

How to Start a Career In Real Estate: 4 Beginner’s Tips

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How to Start a Career In Real Estate: 4 Beginner’s Tips Many still ask if investing in real estate is worth the time and effort and the financial risks. Real estate generates a positive flow of resources. As in the case of rental properties income can flow steadily. Not to mention, property values tend to … Continued

Real estate investors still prefer home markets

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JOHANNESBURG – International investors – notably pension fund investors – are still considerably more globally diversified in shares than in real estate, research from BlackRock shows. Sources: BlackRock, February 2015; Towers Watson Global Pension Asset Survey, IPD Asset Owner Survey as of December 31, 2014 But over time the asset manager expects investors to increasingly … 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

Tips You Need to Know Before Investing in Commercial Real Estate

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Most people start their real estate career investing in residential properties. Some eventually look to commercial investing because it is much more profitable. Before you jump into commercial real estate there is very different information you need and a different approach compared to residential investing. – Six Tips to Get You Started in Commercial Real … 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