Low inventory has been the thorn in the housing market’s side for over a decade. The pandemic heightened the pressure of this squeeze, but make no mistake – this problem has been brewing for a while. In a turn of events, Housing Wire reports that soaring interest rates (now hitting the 7% mark) are finally affecting the real estate market.
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Housing Wire Reports Peak Inventory– Here’s What It Means for Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 7, 2023
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Why Does a Property’s Location Matter SO Much?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 29, 2023
As investors, the benefits and risks of property locations are paramount to our success. We all hear location, location, location, but why does it matter so much?
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Questions You Should Ask an Advisor Before Expanding Your Portfolio
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Portfolio expansion is a necessary step to building passive wealth. Multiple properties and several streams of cash flow are par for the course. Expanding, however, isn’t as easy as hitting Zillow and finding an attractive property to buy! Investors set themselves up for success with careful planning, risk mitigation…and consulting their portfolio advisor!
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10 Essential Aspects of Determining a Market’s Investment Potential
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 27, 2023
In real estate, location is everything. Whether you’re determining where to invest for the first time, where to expand your portfolio, or whether or not your current markets are still best suited for investment growth, you need a set of clear guidelines and metrics to follow.
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How to Spot a Questionable Real Estate Investment Market
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 6, 2023
The question of location is the biggest in real estate. We know just how important the “where” is in purchasing properties! While you want to invest in a robust and growing market, you also want to be wary of overhyped areas. Finding that sweet spot is tricky.
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6 Criteria for Investment Markets When Real Estate Prices Are High
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Apr 11, 2023
The real estate market as we know it seems to be settling into a “new normal,” where sellers recognize their need to make concessions and price adjustments and buyers have reluctantly accepted higher mortgage rates. That’s not to say that things won’t change – the market will continue to correct, albeit slowly.
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10 Principles for Successful Remote Real Estate Investing
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Feb 7, 2023
Remote investing used to be a scary concept. Investors wouldn’t dream of taking a chance on a market thousands of miles away! But today, we’re more used to distance than ever. Technology shrunk that gap, and that means that investing from a distance is safer and more accessible than ever.
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6 Reasons We're Watching the Jackson, TN Real Estate Market
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 10, 2022
At REI Nation, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting markets that best fit into our investor’s portfolios. Over the past few years, we’ve expanded our reach to include the likes of San Antonio, Texas, and three Alabama markets: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville.
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A Comprehensive Comparison of 3 Great Alabama Real Estate Markets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Some of the newest real estate markets in our repertoire at REI Nation are in the great state of Alabama: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Huntsville.
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The Search for Housing Affordability Points to Investor Hotspots
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jun 1, 2022
Although increasing mortgage interest rates have begun to cool the costs of the real estate market, buyers and homeowners are finding themselves going to extremes to keep costs in check.