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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 […]

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 […]

Real Estate Trends to Watch for Q2 of 2013

According to CBS Boston, real estate forecasters predict that housing trends will continue on a positive path throughout the spring and into the summer. The general consensus is that almost all major housing markets across the United States have passed their bottoming out points and are on a steady upward trend. California is doing significantly […]

Real Estate Just Isn’t Slowing Down

Skeptics who worried that the recent surge in the housing market was just a fluke are quickly realizing that US real estate is not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, the housing market is doing better and better every month. More people are starting to list their homes with the confidence that they’ll […]

Reduced Foreclosures Mean Investors Must Act Faster

The number of foreclosures in California has gone down significantly over the last few months, which is great news for the state’s economy and for house flippers in general. However, the current lack of foreclosed properties on the market means that investors will need to act much more quickly in order to secure ideal properties. […]

Make No Mistake, Now is the Time to Invest in California Property

The Daily News recently shared the story of a 1,600 square foot fixer-upper home in Granada Hills, CA, that was listed for sale. The agent, Alan Castillo listed the home for $278,250. Castillo had offers on the home within a day, eventually drawing 128 different offers, most of them in cash. After just 10 days […]

Find Out if a Property is Worth Your Investment With Our Deal Analyzer

The house flipping industry has a number of nuances that experienced investors take into consideration when deciding whether a purchase is worth their while. Such considerations as trends in the nation’s overall economy, the sentiment of homebuyers in the local area, and even gut feelings are important factors that play into an investment decision. But […]

Cities Where House Flipping is Booming

A new video produced by Fox Business reports that while house flipping diminished significantly during the recession, house flippers are back and doing better than ever in the current economy. While housing markets are resurging and more buyers are re-entering the market, prices are still low and there are still a plethora of foreclosed and […]

Number of Homes Sold in Southern California by 14%

According to a recent article in the LA Times, the number of homes sold in Southern California during November was up 14% from the same month last year. The increase in sales marked a new high point for the month of November over the last six years. The increase also marked 11 straight months of […]

Common Private Money Lending Terms

If you’re exploring the opportunities afforded by rehab loans, you’re probably coming across a lot of terms and phrases that you might not be completely clear on. Private money loans are surrounded by a great deal of terminology that can be confusing to first time house flippers but which is important to have a clear […]