What Do Investors and Jeremy Renner Have in Common?
The house flipping market is so hot these days that even celebrities are getting involved. Jeremy Renner, the star of such films as the Bourne Legacy and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol recently sold a home that he had flipped with friend Kristoffer Winters for $24 million. The pair had been developing the home over the […]
House Flipping Tips from the Pros
One of the best ways to learn the business of house flipping is to hear the stories and insights of other real estate investors. On A&E’s website for the show, Flip This House, they’ve shared some great wisdom from experienced house flipper Peter Pasternack. In the article, Peter shares 10 sensible tips about flipping houses […]
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 […]
Improved Housing Market Lifts Businesses
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reports that new housing construction and the rising levels of house flipping happening throughout the country are contributing to growth in the overall economy. Companies that sell such items as air-conditioning systems, cement mixers, carpets, and other home improvement devices have seen surges in their sales over […]
Buyers Are Purchasing Pricier Properties in Los Angeles
According to a recent article out of the Los Angeles Times, housing sales in Southern California are on the rise. While the past few years were marked by foreclosure and homeowners unwilling to consider pricier homes, the turn in the housing market over the last several months has shown a resurging interest in home purchases, […]
In This Market, Is House Flipping a Good Idea?
Many smart investors have considered house flipping at one time or another. The potential return on investment of house flipping makes it one of the most lucrative investment opportunities available. But in today’s economic climate, some investors are wary that house flipping might not be the best idea. After all, isn’t the housing market suffering? […]
What You Need to Know About Remodeling Costs
People who are new to house flipping often underestimate just how much it will cost to remodel the home that they have purchased. This common beginner mistake can take a major chunk out of the return on your investment. Here are a few things to keep in mind when calculating your remodeling costs and determining […]
3 Major House Flipping Mistakes
Every person who takes a chance on house flipping is going to make their fair share of mistakes. At Zinc Financial, we have advised both new and experienced investors out of a number of common mistakes. In our opinion, here are three of the worst mistakes house flippers can make: Not doing enough research.Too many […]