Posted by Tomas Miller // June 1, 2015
Several of America’s largest banks and mortgage lenders have been busted in a new scam. It’s crushing people’s credit and holding them hostage. So how can regular individuals push back? How can they stop banks from sabotaging them, and improve their financial futures? Banks Back in Court for Collection Scams At least 5 U.S. banks […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 29, 2015
How can real estate investors and sellers maximize opportunities by creating better owner financed notes? Offering owner financing has become very attractive to homeowners and real estate investors. While there are several ways to do this, seller held mortgages have been one of the most popular. They can help sellers minimize taxes, create passive income […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 20, 2015
It doesn’t need to cost much to upgrade your home. And that small investment can lead to big returns at the closing table. If you’re thinking about selling your house, sinking a bunch of bank into home improvements probably isn’t high on the priority list. But inexpensive upgrades are crucial to curb appeal. Or as […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 18, 2015
What’s the secret to attracting all the funds you need to invest in real estate from private lenders? 2015 – Year of Private Money While super-sized hedge funds are doing their best to take over and institutionalize the real estate financing industry, they don’t have it all yet. They can’t provide everything that is needed […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 15, 2015
If a lower-than-expected appraisal comes in, you’ll need to be prepared to pivot. Since a home is collateral for your mortgage, your mortgage can’t be approved without an appraisal report on the home’s value. Appraisals aren’t guaranteed to come in at your contract price, and your loan options change if your appraisal comes in short. […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 13, 2015
Summer is fast approaching, and for many people, the to-do list to prepare for the season is only getting longer. One fun and easy way to get summer-ready is adding pops of color to your spaces with the refreshing tones of citrus via lemon-lime hues. The zesty palette of lemon and lime can make a […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 11, 2015
The results of a decade long social experiment by the HUD have recently gone public. So what do the findings, and new initiatives mean for real estate investors today? Moving to Opportunity The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducted a quiet 10 year social experiment called Moving to Opportunity (MTO). The findings […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 8, 2015
How long should it really take to flip a property for a profit? The time it takes to flip a property – between buying and reselling – can make a big difference in the profits. New real estate investors often get into this type of investment for the promise of quick flips, and quick earnings. […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 6, 2015
Some real estate content marketers are finding today’s landscape a challenge. That said, everyone in the real estate industry is a content marketer. So what does it take to win? Content Marketing in Real Estate Every real estate agent, brokerage, investor, and mortgage loan officer is effectively in the content marketing business. If not actively […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 4, 2015
Affordable housing is becoming a major issue in many American cities. Many residents and key workers are simply being priced out of the cities they have lived in for years, and where their kids have been growing up. So if you feel like you are being priced out of town, what can you do about […]