Winter is a Great Time to Flip Houses and Here’s Why
It’s no secret that the housing market follows a rather predictable annual cycle. The market starts to heat up in spring and is strong through the summer when people have vacation time, school is out, and it’s easiest to physically move thanks to better weather. In the fall, the market starts to slow down, and […]
Our 2019 House Flipping Predictions
The 2019 real estate market is likely to continue the trends that we’ve seen developing over the last six months – home sales are going down, prices are still going up slowly, and overall the market is shifting to the buyer’s favor. Here are a few key predictions from Forbes and the California Association of […]
ZINC Financial had an Amazing Year!
ZINC Financial and the talented, savvy investors that we have the privilege of working with every day have had a wonderful year. 2018 has brought a great deal of change and upheaval in the housing market and beyond, but despite recent declines in the market at large, we are thrilled to report that our clients […]
California Wildfires: Impact on Housing Market
California was recently hit by horrific wildfires in both the north and south. The Camp Fire in Northern California took more than two weeks to fully contain and proved to be the state’s deadliest fire ever. At least 85 people were killed in the city of Paradise. Almost 19,000 buildings – primarily homes – were […]
Catering to Millennial and Gen Z Buyers
As the housing market tightens its metaphorical belt for the winter, it’s important for savvy house flippers to differentiate themselves, and one great way to do that is by being more in tune with what Millennial and Gen Z buyers are looking for in new homes. Millennials in particular make up a huge portion of […]
How Will Rent Control Impact Home Buyer Behavior in California
In the lead up to the midterm elections, there has been a lot of heated debate about California rent control. Since 1995, a state law called the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act has restricted the ability of cities to set their own rent control policies. This is part of why rent and home prices are extremely […]
Flipping Houses Near Top Rated Schools is a Win
Realtor.com recently did an analysis of the most expensive neighborhoods within a mile of public schools and, unsurprisingly, found that people are willing to pay a premium in order to be within walking distance of the best schools. Great schools are one of the primary factors that many young families look at when considering a […]
Why Are Sellers Reducing Home Prices in California?
A few different shifts are afoot in the national housing market, and those shifts are leading some forecasters to say that the housing market is “softening,” which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Let’s take a close look at the numbers and some of the biggest trends affecting the housing market right now to get a […]
Top 3 Reasons to Consider our New GT Fix & Flip Loan Program
If you’re someone who has been flipping houses for a while, you’ve probably gotten your process down to a science. You know exactly what to look for in rehab properties, you have multiple systems in place for finding and securing the best properties before other investors, you’re pre-qualified for rehab loans, and you have a […]
Are Flippers Behind San Diego Housing Price Spikes?
With home prices reaching record levels in many markets around the country, some potential buyers have started pointing fingers at house flippers, claiming that flippers drive prices up at an unsustainable rate. While it’s true that house flippers do improve the value of homes, the level of house flipping around the country is still within […]