By Mike Colpitts The new normal in real estate favors a larger number of renters and an increase in landlords just trying to get buy, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s mid-year apartment strategy conference. Former U.S. Congressional Budget Director Doug Holtz-Eakin said it’s inconceivable the government would stop subsidizing real estate, despite Republican… Continue reading New Normal Favors Renting
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Investing in Rental Housing
By Lois A. Vitt, Ph.D. Anyone who knows how to pick stocks will tell you that successful investment starts with understanding the business of the companies chosen, buying low and selling high. The same is true investing in real estate. If you want to try investing in rental housing, this could be the perfect time.… Continue reading Investing in Rental Housing
Tight Rental Market Squeezes Tenants
By Mike Colpitts A lack of rental housing for the first time in years in the multi-family residential market is sending the rental market into a recovery. Vacancy rates fell to the lowest level in 2010 in more than four years as a leading rental advisory firm forecasts higher rents in 2011. Witten Advisors, a… Continue reading Tight Rental Market Squeezes Tenants
Where to Invest in Real Estate
By Kim Olson With the economy slowly recovering and the housing market still soft it’s a prime time to buy real estate to invest in if you’re looking to get into the market. It might surprise you to know that some of the hottest places in the country to historically buy real estate are now… Continue reading Where to Invest in Real Estate
Case for Optimism on Housing Market
By Kevin Chiu The case for optimism in 2011 on the U.S. housing market gained momentum with the latest National Association of Realtors monthly sales report, showing that home sales rose for the fifth time in six months. With pent-up demand, near record low mortgage rates and lower home prices the housing market is poised… Continue reading Case for Optimism on Housing Market
Corporate Rentals to the Rescue
The downturn in the housing market is making it hard for many homeowners to sell, and becoming a landlord isn’t for everyone. In the troubled economy a growing number of homeowners are looking for options to pay the monthly mortgage and corporate rentals could be the answer. Landlords report rising problems with tenants, who can’t… Continue reading Corporate Rentals to the Rescue
Rentals Winning Out
In the face of the financial crisis, attitudes over renting versus buying a home are changing, according to numerous public opinion polls, including a survey of more than 2,700 website visitors by Apartments.com. “We are seeing vacancy rates drop, which means the rental market is improving,” said Chris Brown, Apartments.com vice president of product management.… Continue reading Rentals Winning Out
Renting Versus Buying a Home
The question of whether to rent or buy a home hasn’t been at the forefront like these days in more than 50 years. But the real estate collapse is adding pressures to a major economic decision that could either help or hinder the future of millions of Americans. Homeownership represents a great source of personal… Continue reading Renting Versus Buying a Home