Thanks to a tax break in FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act), foreign investors could double down on their US real estate frenzy in 2016. How, you ask?… Continue reading “New Tax Break Could Boost Sales in 2016. By Jen Hudson”
2016. TIME TO PLACE YOUR BETS. By Jen Hudson
Hello. It’s me. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to see my predictions for 2016. (Thank you Adele.)
Let’s call this prediction thing what it really is. Predictions are really observations of trends that are just beginning. Get ready to place your bets for 2016 based on new trends that are emerging in the market. Continue reading “2016. TIME TO PLACE YOUR BETS. By Jen Hudson”
A GOLDILOCKS ECONOMY. By Jen Hudson
A GOLDILOCKS ECONOMY. By Jen Hudson
You know Goldilocks, right? Not too hot. Not too cold. But, just right? Well, that’s kind of what our economic reports are looking like right now.
LET’S TALK JOBS.
“Be Strong”… I whispered to my wifi signal. by Jen Hudson
Investment real estate is one of the oldest and most inefficient Continue reading ““Be Strong”… I whispered to my wifi signal. by Jen Hudson”
Zoning. It doesn’t have to be the monster under your bed. By Jen Hudson
This next sentence may be one of those “no, duh!” type statements, but just hear me out. Cities, towns and counties are usually made up of different Continue reading “Zoning. It doesn’t have to be the monster under your bed. By Jen Hudson”
New Changes to Buying & Selling. By Jen Hudson
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is going to make changes. First, you’re probably thinking… the what? Continue reading “New Changes to Buying & Selling. By Jen Hudson”
Tired of Treading Water? (Based on a True Story.) By Jen Hudson
Let me tell you a story. Continue reading “Tired of Treading Water? (Based on a True Story.) By Jen Hudson”
12 Key Factors When Buying Land
Congratulations! You’ve decided to build your own home. But where do you start?
Now that you’ve drawn up the plans or maybe even picked out your perfect manufactured or modular home, you’ll need to find the land to put it on. It may sound like a simple process. Pick the home, buy the land and move-in, but it’s much more complex than that. Finding that right piece of land can be just as cumbersome as searching for the perfect home, if not more. And, to complicate matters even more, not all real estate agents know land, so make sure you find one that does. Continue reading “12 Key Factors When Buying Land”
Real Estate vs Stock Market
Why Real Estate is Better than Stocks
The thing I love about real estate is that it allows you to leverage your money. Here’s what I mean. Let’s say that you have $40,000 to invest.
Option 1: Investing in Real Estate. You find an income producing property, maybe a little run down that is only $200,000. You put 15% down, or $30,000 and still have $2,000 for closing costs and $8,000 for upgrades.
Option 2: Investing in Stocks. Say $20,000 goes into mutual funds and $20,000 into an aggressive stock.
Now, move forward one month. Continue reading “Real Estate vs Stock Market”
We live in a litigious society. Be cautious.
How do you know if an investment property is a good rental?
There are a couple basic items to consider when looking at an investment property. Just like in real estate, rentals are about location, location, location!
If you are considering a full-time rental property, is it close to schools, shopping or allow for easy commuting? If you are looking at a vacation rental, what is the draw for that area and why do people visit? Is there a golf course, beach or another attraction that brings people to the neighborhood consistently? Even a retirement community? Find out what it is and utilize that. Continue reading “We live in a litigious society. Be cautious.”