Posted on March 18, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on April 5, 2012, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) relaxed the rules about advertising investments. This allowed the trend of crowdfunding to expand dramatically…
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Posted on March 17, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's scheduled economic reports included readings on inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on March 13, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
In the overwhelming majority of the 50 largest cities across the U.S., monthly rent is more than the mortgage payment for single-family homes. In several cases, much more.
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Posted on March 12, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Recent advancements in technology continue to disrupt the real estate market. This includes the use of "Big Data" for data mining, artificial intelligence combined with machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, use of drones, blockchain technology, and the ongoing deployment…
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Posted on March 11, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
There are many individuals who end up on a fixed income once they reach a certain age; however, their expenses aren't always fixed. Sometimes, there is a large medical expense. In other cases, someone might need money for a new…
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Posted on March 10, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
According to data compiled by Realtor.com in the fourth quarter of 2019, it is still more affordable overall to rent versus buy a home -- but just barely. The median monthly mortgage payment at the end of 2019 was $1,600,…
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Posted on March 9, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Home mortgage rates slipped to their lowest rates on record as uncertainty over the coronavirus continued to impact financial markets. Freddie Mac reported lower average mortgage rates for fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages.
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Posted on March 6, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
There are many homeowners who hire contractors to make repairs or upgrades on their homes. It is critical for home improvement contractors to follow all rules and regulations set forth by the law. These regulations have been set forth under…
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Posted on March 5, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Investing in real estate remains one of the best ways to accumulate wealth in America. There are six ways to get started in real estate investing. One way does not require any investment capital, just an investment of your time.…
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Posted on March 4, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
The vast majority of people are going to move at least once in their life. Moves can vary in distance. Sometimes, these moves are across town. Other times, they might be across the country. Regardless of the distance, is important…
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