What are the main reasons a landlord looks to sell a rental property? Whether you live in a rental property or own one, you know that it can be difficult to maintain and operate. Being a landlord can be stressful. Keeping up with repairs and maintenance while also staying on top of tenants’ rent is…
Arbitrage: What Is It and How to Use It? Introduction to the Topic Arbitrage No matter whether you have recently decided to start your real estate business or started it a few years ago, you have heard about the term “arbitrage” many times. But do you know what it is, how it works, and how…
What is Inflation and What Causes It and How Will it Affect Real Estate? Inflation is a general increase in the price level of traded goods and services. It is sometimes called a rise in prices, which can lead to confusion with deflation, where prices are actually falling. The definition of inflation is very important…
The National Association of Realtors recently reported that single-family home sales fell 8 percent in May from a year ago, marking the first decline since November 2010. Analysts have been predicting that housing prices would continue to fall. Existing-home sales are at their lowest point in a year and down 2.4% from last year, according…
No doubt, the real estate market is experiencing steady growth in 2022. While buyers have plenty of options to choose from, sellers have countless options for potential buyers. In fact, it is currently providing equal opportunities for both a buyer and seller. Therefore, no matter whatever the condition of your home may be, it is…
The advantages of Real Estate staging can have a vast impact on selling your home. Are you thinking of putting your house up for sale, but it needs some repairs? Or maybe you don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of doing a full-blown renovation before you sell. In either case, you may…
What will rising interest rates do to mortgage payments in 2022? Interest rates rising will most likely have a negative impact on mortgage payments in 2022. With an increase in the interest rate, it is more difficult to afford your monthly payment because of higher interest rates. Mortgage interest rates are growing to an all-time…
You may think it’s only the tenant who has a hard time paying the mortgage, but as a real estate investor or landlord, there may be times when it’s hard to pay the mortgage on your end as well. Here are some things you can do to AVOID mortgage paying troubles for Pittsburgh landlords. Keep your…
What is the return on investment? How to calculate ROI High ROI in real estate 4 ROI in real estate projects I will first state the obvious? Renovating or taking on a project takes money, time, specialized skillsets, all along while finding capable contractor resources. Please keep this in mind as a ROI can be…
Selling an inherited house in Pittsburgh is not as easy as people think! Read on to learn how to sell a house you inherited in Pittsburgh. First, there is always that emotional bit of preparing a loved one’s house ready for sale – which most likely includes depersonalizing his or her rooms and clearing out…
