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When is commercial real estate a BAD investment?

This week’s Recommended Article: When is commercial real estate a BAD investment?   Simply stated: Commercial real estate is a bad investment when risk outweighs the returns. Our neighbor has a tidy portfolio of single and multi-tenant properties. Read the whole article here.

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Real Estate Investing Guru Mindy Jensen Says To Avoid These Types of Properties

This week’s Recommended Article: Real Estate Investing Guru Mindy Jensen Says To Avoid These Types of Properties     Mindy Jensen is the co-host of the “BiggerPockets Money” podcast and the co-author of “First-Time Home Buyer, The Complete Playbook To Avoiding Rookie Mistakes.” She’s also a licensed real estate agent in Colorado and has been [...]

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What to consider before investing in the real estate market

This week’s Recommended Article: What to consider before investing in the real estate market   Investing in real estate — specifically, buying a property with the hope that it can be sold later at a profit — has a strong appeal for lots of investors. It seems like an understandable, accessible investment and a great [...]

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The new real estate normal

This week’s Recommended Article: The new real estate normal STAR, Idaho – The new “For Sale” sign had been posted in the yard for less than 10 minutes when the first visitors started driving by the house, slowing down and stopping to take pictures. Trevor Descisciolo watched from his front lawn, trying to understand how [...]

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6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Home But Don’t

This week’s Recommended Article: 6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Home But Don’t If you’re planning to sell your house, you might be tempted to go overboard with updates and upgrades to help you fetch the highest price at the closing table. While some home projects—such as replacing your garage door or doing [...]

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8 common real estate myths you need to know when buying or selling your home

This week’s Recommended Article: 8 common real estate myths you need to know when buying or selling your home Real estate is having a bit of a moment. It seems long overdue. The 2008 collapse, which devastated not only property values but almost every sector of the economy, still feels fresh, but that was over [...]

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Guest commentary: Real estate market ups and downs are a cycle

This week’s Recommended Article: Guest commentary: Real estate market ups and downs are a cycle Real estate is having a bit of a moment. It seems long overdue. The 2008 collapse, which devastated not only property values but almost every sector of the economy, still feels fresh, but that was over three presidential terms ago. [...]

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US Housing Market Forecast 2021 & 2022: Crash or Boom?

This week’s Recommended Article: US Housing Market Forecast 2021 & 2022: Crash or Boom? Record-low mortgage rates and shortage of inventory are keeping the US housing market strong concerning buyer demand. Prices have been surging month-over-month breaking new records. Will the housing market crash? Let’s look at the most recent housing market trends and predictions [...]

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