Ohhhh … there’s SO many directions we could go with that subject line … but let’s pick something both potentially polarizing and unifying … Income inequality. It’s a political cause and an economic reality. But we’re not here to talk politics. Because it doesn’t matter if we think it’s fair or not. We’ll leave that […]
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We know a guy who bought a property with NO foundation. He didn’t know it because he paid cash … and with no lender forcing an inspection, he skipped it. Oops. He figured since the property had been in use for decades, everything was fine. But just because a building is standing, it doesn’t make
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This may be one of the most interesting times in economic history. The pace and amount of change is creating significant challenges and opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs … not to mention policy makers. It’s fun to watch, hard to keep up with, and impossible to avoid. The changing future of money and wealth will affect everyone … believe it or not, like it or
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Listen in to hear part two of our 2018 Predictions Panel! In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ show, we sit down with three expert economists. Our guests hail from Fannie Mae, the international finance sector, and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Together, we’ll look back on the economic trends of 2017 …
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There’s a lot of change on the horizon as we sail into the new year. To help us process it all, we dialed up some of the biggest brains we know to share their insights, perspectives, and predictions. In part one of our two-part Predictions Panel, we’ll have these smart guests take a look into
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Are real estate agents obsolete? These days, you can search listings and tour houses entirely through internet platforms. You can also list and sell properties using mobile phone apps. It’s safe to say our processes for buying and selling properties have completely changed with technological innovation. In this new landscape, however, real estate investors need
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In a financialized economy, it’s easy to obsess over the dollar, Bitcoin, gold, forex, the Fed, interest rates, stock indexes, etc. Financialization is when an economy emphasizes making money from money … as opposed to making money from making things. Think of it as the difference between Wall Street and Main Street. But there’s currently a
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“Are we in a real estate bubble right now?” Trust us, we’ve heard this question asked a LOT lately. In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ show, we’ll dive into that question. We’ll discuss: The three components that converge to create market bubbles Why real estate is a good investment class for avoiding bubble
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At the beginning of a new year, we invite you to take a look at where you’ve been, where you’re at now, and where you’re going. Whether you’ve never bought a property or you have a full portfolio, NOW is the time to reflect and make sure you’re on the right path with your goals
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You’ve probably heard Amazon has been shopping for a second home. In typical corporate fashion, Amazon put out an RFP (Request for Proposal) and many North American cities have been falling all over themselves hoping to win the big prize. And who can blame them? After all, Amazon is projecting FIFTY-THOUSAND jobs … with an
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