The median homebuyer age in America is getting older and older each year. Higher home prices and higher mortgage rates are pushing the median homebuyer age up. The median age of first-time homebuyers is now 35. This is the oldest age on record dating back to 1981, according to the National Association of Realtors. Back […]
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If you want to make money post-pandemic, I think you’ve got to focus on big city living again. Big cities are where there will be the most number of job opportunities, entrepreneurial opportunities, investment opportunities and networking opportunities. Further, as companies reduce headcount due to over-hiring, you want to be at the headquarters at big
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There are many ways to improve your home’s value. One way is by creating sanctuaries. The more sanctuaries you can create, the more you will enjoy your home and the more you’ll get for it when you sell. A sanctuary is a place where you can be alone for hours with your thoughts. The world is chaotic.
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In a previous post, I estimated how real estate performs at various levels of a stock market decline. In my opinion, the sweet spot for real estate outperformance is somewhere between a 15% – 25% stock market decline. This post highlights real estate outperformance examples during the pandemic. During such a level of decline, mortgage
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There are always distressed asset opportunities in commercial real estate. You just have to no where to look. One of my favorite place to find commercial real estate opportunities is 18-hour cities where valuations are lower and rental yields tend to be higher. Reviewing Real Estate Opportunities So Far Let’s first review what I’ve discussed
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A golden opportunity to buy real estate during the pandemic is upon us. With mortgage rates falling to near all-time lows, the S&P 500 at all-time highs, and a lot of people still fearful, chances are higher you can get a better real estate deal. Everyone is spending more time at home now. Therefore, the
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The cheapest way to invest in real estate is through my spray and pray methodology. Since time is more valuable than money, the spray and pray method will save you a lot of time. It will also increase your chances of finding a willing seller at a great price. When it comes to real estate,
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Financial opportunity can sometimes be hard to recognize. There was tremendous financial opportunity during the March 2020 stock market sell-off. However, unless you read the post: How To Predict A Stock Market Bottom Like Nostradamus, perhaps you missed the buying opportunity. Here is a story of how one couple missed out on $24,000 of financial
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Fixing and flipping homes is a great way to make money. I’ve made several hundred thousand dollars ring and flipping homes when I was younger. The following is a guest post about flipping homes by Mark Ferguson, a Financial Samurai rarer. He became a licensed real estate agent in 2001 after graduating from the University
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If you’re trying to figure out how much to spend on a house, my 30/30/3 home-buying rule is the best guide I can offer. I developed this rule in 2009 during the global financial crisis, and since then, it has gained worldwide recognition from numerous publications and industry experts. Following the 30/30/3 rule gives you
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