Landlord Liability and Forced Evictions

In a previous post we brought you news of the growing trend of nuisance ordinances and “landlord 911” laws being enact4ed by communities nationwide in an effort to curb neighborhood crime – and how those laws force landlords into taking on additional burdens,...

Online Real Estate Auctions: Good Deals for the Cautious Investor

It’s one thing to by vintage baseball cards or a new bicycle on an online auction site, but – houses? Over half the real estate transactions conducted today involve the Internet in some way, from posting a listing to texting an agent. Now, online auctions can make it...

The Debt Deal Keeps the Stimulus Rolling

The government’s back up and running, and a newly struck deal on the debt crisis has headed off a default. Now, though, comes the fallout from the 16-day shutdown, as the dollar hovers near its lowest point in eight months and the Federal Reserve ponders what to do...

3 Key Mistakes Investors Still Make

There’s no shortage of investing advice, designed to guide real-estate investors both experienced and new through the pitfalls of starting – or maintaining – an investing career aimed at building long term wealth. But even in a world filled with investing...

What Happens to Mortgages in a Government Shutdown?

The threatened government shutdown has become reality, as policymakers on both sides of the aisle find it impossible to play nice. It’s unclear how long the situation will last, and it’s raising real concerns about what will happen to a wide range of government...