How to Negotiate the Best Deal on Freddie and Fannie Loans
In all my years in real estate, one of the most common questions I get is, “What is Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, why do I need them, and how do I know which one to choose?” In this article, I will discuss what Fannie and Freddie do, what the main differences are...
3 Musts for Property Buying
Home buying is the right decision when the expense and responsibility of ownership seem worth the effort to have a place to call home. People can feel ready as soon as they have a reliable job and money set aside for a down payment. However, there are other things...
Luxury Real Estate Changes Caused by COVID-19
The luxury homes of the future may look much different than they do today. The change in the needs and desires of the consumer has altered greatly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Today, people want luxury, but they also demand safety. More Remote Locations The...
Should I Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market?
When it comes to investing, should you put your money into the stock market or real estate? This article will discuss the pros and cons of each so you can make a more informed decision. First, a few definitions and assumptions: when I say “investing” in real estate,...
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Caps on Multifamily Loan Purchases
Perhaps you are aware that in Sept 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) revised their caps on multifamily loan purchases for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (Government-Sponsored Enterprise or GSE) for the five-quarter period between Q4 2019 and Q4 2020. The new...
Will City Centers Operate the Same Post COVID-19?
City centers are the life of the party. Pre-COVID-19, people flocked to city centers all over the globe for work, leisure, and of course shopping! Currently, people aren't making the commute to city centers and a lot of residents who live in city centers have...
Understanding Closing Costs After Purchasing a Home
The home buying process can be a rather complicated and frustrating process to go through. So it comes as no surprise that buyers often get surprised at just how much more they need to pay once a deal has been reached. This last step is called the closing cost. The...
Looking Past COVID in Real Estate
Real estate is one of the biggest fields affected by the coronavirus pandemic. General economic anxiety has resulted in less interested buyers, and it is harder for sellers to show homes, host open houses, and schedule inspections. However, after experiencing a sharp...
An Increase in Home Buying Applications
When the COVID-19 crisis struck, everyone predicted the worst for the economy. News about looming crashes, recessions, and depressions became an everyday occurrence. The housing market was expected to be particularly hard hit by the crisis, with predictions of a 22%...
Joining an Investment Club within Real Estate
Joining a club makes sense if you need to build a strong network within real estate. Just be cautious about what role your membership club plays within the lives of its members like you. You might be surprised to find some clubs saying that they offer opportunities in...