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Is Inflation Good for Real Estate?

Inflation can be good news for property owners if home prices rise faster than the inflation rate and if you have a fixed-rate mortgage.

Manuel MartinezMar 15, 2022
Will Downtowns Go From Offices to Apartments?

With more people working from home, there's an of excess office spaces. Older buildings may be up for apartment conversions especially with proposed tax breaks

Manuel MartinezFeb 15, 2022
When Will the Housing Supply Shortage End?

Zoning changes and automation are long-term solutions to the housing supply shortage. For now, supply issues will remain with us and impact home values.

RealtyTracFeb 7, 2022
Can Small Homes End the Inventory Shortage?

Smaller homes would inherently be more affordable, generate long-term savings, address a growing market and put a dent in the inventory shortage

Manuel MartinezFeb 3, 2022
Appraisals To Become Quicker & Cheaper – But Not for Everyone

Electronic appraisals are about to become a lot more common under new lending standards- here are some benefits and concerns regarding them

Manuel MartinezFeb 3, 2022
Will 2022 be the year of the iBuyer?

Understanding iBuyers, iBuying and their impact on the real estate market, home prices and inventory in 2022

Manuel MartinezJan 24, 2022
Outlook for Real Estate Investors for 2022 Looking Good

Rising property values, huge demand, low mortgage rates and scarce inventory should help real estate investors and avoid a mortgage meltdown

Manuel MartinezSep 28, 2021
White House Planning To Increase Housing Supply

Learn how the White House proposals for zoning and rehabs plan to increase the available housing inventory affects real-estate investors.

Manuel MartinezSep 16, 2021
Biden Affordable Housing Program a Good Start. But Are Investors Really the Problem?

The Biden Administration proposed a series of actions yesterday intended to begin to address the country’s affordable housing problem. The proposal is a good start, and it’s encouraging to see the Administration paying attention to housing issues. Unfortunately, the Administration paints investors as the culprits in the lack of inventory available to first-time buyers and […]

Manuel MartinezSep 3, 2021
CDC Eviction Ban Ends, What Comes Next?

The Supreme Court’s decision to end the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium marks a pivotal moment, bringing potential relief to real estate investors while ushering in a complex landscape of state and local eviction bans, significant untapped federal aid meant for impacted landlords, and the looming possibility of new Congressional measures to avert a potential surge in evictions.

Manuel MartinezSep 1, 2021