7 Quotes to Invest By

The most inspiring words of wisdom on investing and finance are ageless – and they speak to the enduring truths about what’s important for success. From Mark Twain to Warren Buffet, market watchers from vastly different perspectives point out again and again that...

Keep Investment Properties Secure

Break-ins, burglaries and vandalism plague cities both large and small,and new statistics show that one in four home invasions happens when someone is at home. Keeping rental properties secure concerns both renters and landlords – and keeping those issues clear can...

Qualified Mortgage Rule Changes Help Homebuyers

The Qualified Mortgage Rule won’t become official until 2014, but already federal regulators are proposing changes to its mortgage lending provisions. That’s a move hailed by housing industry professionals and advocates who feared that the Rule’s tighter lending...

A New Breed of Home Movie Sells Homes

First it was photography. Then it was the virtual tour. Now a new trend is giving new meaning to the idea of a home move, as high end home sellers hire film companies to create mini-movies to sell their houses – complete with script, actors and even theme music Video...

Social Media Changes the Rental Game

Like it or not, social media is here to stay. And, as we reported in a previous post, it’s changing the way real estate business is conducted. Social media can help income property investors manage properties, network and even find new tenants – but these useful tools...