A Shift from Home Ownership to Renting
In the America of 50 years ago — or for that matter, 10 years ago — the American Dream could be boiled down to one thing: the ability to own your own home. For generations, Americans have seen home ownership as an essential part of success. But in the wake of the housing crash, national […]
5 Great Tax Deductions for Landlords
More and more Americans are choosing to rent rather than return to the housing market. Potential first-time buyers are more likely to wait to buy until they have a large down payment or until they’re able to qualify for an ideal home loan. People who lost their homes in the housing crash are also choosing […]
Sacramento an Unexpected Real Estate Hot Spot
When you think of hot housing markets in California, most people think of Los Angeles and San Francisco. But California actually has several hot markets at the moment, including one that may surprise you: Sacramento. According to information compiled by the online real estate firm Redfin, Sacramento is currently one of the hottest markets across […]
More Americans Making the Decision to Rent
Throughout the country, more and more people are making the decision to rent. While buyer confidence is increasing and home prices are going up, there is still a significant portion of the population who are either unable to obtain a mortgage or are still worried that now is not the right time to buy. These […]
Things Investors Should Consider When Purchasing a Rental Property
With the percentage of Americans who rent increasing, now is an excellent time to consider making rental property investment a significant part of your real estate portfolio. Purchasing a single-family home, a duplex, or even a four-plex and renting the property for a few years can bring in substantial monthly income in addition to the […]
Special Offer: 1.0 Point Fee on ZINC Buy & Hold
The team at ZINC Financial is celebrating the successful launch of its new Buy & Hold loan program by offering a special deal to investors. If you apply for and obtain a new Buy & Hold loan by July 31st, 2013, you’ll receive a discount in your loan fees. Typically, these loans come with a […]
4 Areas of a Property that Will Cost You to Repair
Currently, house flippers throughout California are racing to snatch up hot investment opportunities before their competitors. An unheard of combination of low inventories, rising prices, and eager buyers are causing the housing market to turn around at a rapid rate across Southern California, creating numerous opportunities for savvy investors, but also lots of chances for […]
3 Things that Will Make or Break Your Next Investment
Currently, house flippers throughout California are racing to snatch up hot investment opportunities before their competitors. An unheard of combination of low inventories, rising prices, and eager buyers are causing the housing market to turn around at a rapid rate across Southern California, creating numerous opportunities for savvy investors, but also lots of chances for […]
How to Survive L.A.’s Fierce Real Estate Climate
The LA Times reports that a new study out of Redfin has underscored the current “bubbliness” of the Los Angeles housing market. Currently home prices are rising faster than incomes in the L.A. area as more people are putting their homes on the market and buyers are rushing to scoop up the best deals. A […]
California No Longer on Top 10 Foreclosure List
A new report out of RealtyTrac shows that California is no longer on the Top 10 Foreclosure list. In the month of March, California dropped to number 11 on the list of states with the highest numbers of foreclosures. The drop off the list is great news for the state, though it may mean that […]