Real Estate

The Average Single-Family Home Size Is Declining: Positive Sign For Investors

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Here is some tantalizing news for real estate investors and potential homeowners. The average single-family home size is declining. As a result, this is overall positive for real estate investors. I used to think the average square footage size of an American single-family home would keep getting bigger, just like my waistline. After all, once […]

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How To Write A Real Estate Love Letter And Save Big Bucks

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A well-written real estate love letter can reduce a buyer’s purchase price by 1% – 10%. If we’re talking about a $1 million property, that’s $10,000 – $100,000 in savings. Therefore, learning how to write a real estate love letter is essential if you want to save money on your next property purchase. At the

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The Benefits Of Recasting Over Refinancing A Mortgage

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After publishing, The Hardest Mortgage Refinance Ever, a reader asked me whether I’ve ever considered recasting a mortgage instead. My quick answer was no, despite having refinanced multiple mortgages on multiple properties since 2005. I’m all about getting the lowest mortgage rate possible. Recasting a mortgage can be a good idea if you come into

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The Hardest Mortgage Refinance Ever: Key Takeaways

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After four months and one week, I finally was able to refinance my primary residence mortgage! I went through the hardest mortgage refinance ever. And with rates elevated, refinancing a mortgage will continue to be hard for many. I originally wrote this post in 2019 to chronicle the difficulty of my mortgage refinance journey. In

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How To Raise The Rent, Extend A Lease And Earn More As A Landlord

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One of my favorite income streams is rental property, especially when conditions are favorable for raising rent. I’ve bought several rental properties over the past decade and plan to continue buying more. A particularly popular rental I have is a two bedroom, two bathroom condo with parking and a view of a nice park. It’s not

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Thoughts On Buying Property Ahead Of A Potential Recession

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Recessions tend to hit every 7-10 years. We had a massive recession in 2008-2009. We’ve had another unforeseen recession in 2020, and then a bear market in 2022. Therefore, let me share some thoughts on buying property ahead of a potential recession. There is a decent probability we will end up in a recession over

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