Flipping Lingo You Should Know
In the world of house flipping, there is a lot of jargon and lingo being thrown around casually in conversation. If you’re a newcomer, or simply trying to understand the language a little better, take a look at some of the most common terms you’ll encounter on your journey of flipping a house. After […]
5 Things They Don’t Show You On House Flipping Shows
House flipping shows are very popular but they don’t show you everything behind the flip. When it comes to flipping they will show some delays or unforeseen expenses but that isn’t always the case. In this article, we will highlight 5 things that they don’t show you when it comes to flipping a house. Where […]
5 Big Mistakes Made When House Flipping
Flipping houses can be a costly and sometimes frustrating experience. This happens especially when we make those tiny mistakes that are easily avoided. In this list of “5 Big Mistakes Made When House Flipping” we will tell you the 5 major mistakes made and how to avoid them when flipping a home. Not Researching the […]
Famous Flippers
Celebrities enjoy flipping houses just as much as anyone else! There are numerous famous movie stars, comedians, performance artists, etc. who have made some serious money buying, renovating, and re-selling homes all around the United States. One of the most well-known celebrity house flippers is Ellen DeGeneres. She has made millions in her fixer-upper […]
What is Trust Deed Investing?
Trust deed investing is a way to invest in loans that are backed by real estate. Professional real estate investors often look to funding sources outside of the bank system so that they can get loans to finance house flips. Banks are often unable to provide loans quickly enough to keep up with the fast-moving […]
Who’s Buying Homes in 2018?
Every year around this time, the house flipping industry makes its predictions about what will happen in the year to come. Last year, everyone thought that mortgage rates would go up, new construction would ease the lack of inventory, and prices would tick up slightly. We now know that mortgage rates stayed just about where […]
2017 Year-End Recap
Surprisingly enough, the house flipping industry more or less met expectations in 2017. There was no bubble burst as some experts feared, foreclosure rates remained low, and so did housing inventory levels. Here are some other key highlights from the past year in house flipping news: Mortgage rates remained low. The current low 30-year mortgage […]
How to Find Top-Notch Contractors for Your Flip
In the battle for worst people to work with, contractors give lawyers a run for their money. It seems that every house flipper has horror stories about contractors who fell way behind schedule, delivered shoddy work, or simply didn’t finish the job. Finding a great contractor is like finding the golden ticket – it can […]
Things to Be Thankful for as a House Flipper
We’re faced with a lot of uncertainty in America right now, but this Thanksgiving season, there is plenty for which house flippers can be thankful. Here are just a few of the most promising facts and figures to add to your list of things to be grateful for this November. House flipping is at a […]
Key House Flipping Statistics
Looking at the data from 2015 and the expected trends for 2016, it looks like this year will be an interesting one for house flippers. While house flippers are still making excellent profits in markets like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, the total number of flips is going down. In the second quarter […]