Author: Marco Santarelli
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Real Estate Investing in Right-to-Work States
Good and plentiful jobs make good markets better for real estate investors. You’ll get little disagreement on that, as it stands to reason that…
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State of the U.S. Housing Market
Zillow’s second quarter Real Estate Market Report, released today, show home values increased 2.4% from the first quarter of 2013 to the second quarter…
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No Housing Bubble
Home prices are up over 12 percent nationally from a year ago, and limited supplies of homes for sale continue to push that number…
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255 Real Estate Markets Improve
A total of 255 metropolitan areas across 49 states and the District of Columbia qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home…
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Five Home Improvements Worth the Cost
Some home improvements have better resale value than others, just like some cars have better resale value than others. Here are some of the…
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What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage (or home equity conversion, as it is sometimes called) involves selling the equity in a home while retaining the right to…
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How to Appraise Real Property Value
There are many good reasons to have your property valued. Whether you are applying for a home equity loan or refinancing your mortgage, having…
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U.S. Falling Behind in Entrepreneur Creation
The creation myth of American wealth is almost always rooted in the entrepreneur. It’s the two kids who start a computer company in their…
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Secrets to Finding a Trustworthy Property Manager
Property management, in its broadest terms, is the oversight of real estate. This can encompass everything from personal property to capital assets. Property management…
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National Economic Outlook (June 2013)
The economic recession only lasted a year, but there wasn’t a recovery for homes because prices had climbed much too high and builders had…
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The Phoenix Housing Shortage
A Phoenix property with 95 bids is just one example of a housing market entering a new and unprecedented phase. Experts with Arizona State…
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Home Values and Rents
The April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports cover 365 metropolitan and micropolitan areas. In April, 2012 (55%) of the 365 markets showed monthly home…
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The State of California’s Housing Market
California is a huge state and there are various market currents flowing throughout its regions, but at the moment, there are some quite similar…
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Wealthy Holding on to Cash
Today’s wealthy investors seem to have split personalities. Part of them is brimming with confidence and optimism. Survey after survey shows that they are…
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FAQ on Investing in Tax Liens and Deeds
Which States is the best to invest in? The best State to invest depends upon your goals. If you are interested in a return…