Boston – Where Buying a Home is Cheaper Than Renting Amid a Spiraling Housing Market
The Greater Boston area is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis, where, for many, it has become more economical to purchase a home than to rent. This paradox emerges against the backdrop of skyrocketing housing costs, with the median price of a single-family home exceeding $865,000. Renters Bear the Brunt of the Crisis Despite the financial […]
REIA-Sense Change is in the Wind: A New Year.
Change is in the Wind: A new Year. New administrations at the state and federal level. New politicos in charge. Which is a different way of saying, mistakes WILL be made! Having said that, there will be all kinds of chatter about legislation and regulations, both new and those to be rolled back. Take […]
How To Sell A House In A SLOW Market
Three most stressful life events. Death, divorce and selling a house. Now imagine the stress when you NEED to sell your house and it doesn’t sell. This is why knowing how to sell a house in a slow market is SO important. The market is changing and there will always be some sellers that NEED […]
Why Everyone is LEAVING BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS!
I know you are thinking about moving to Boston Massachusetts, but should you? I have been living in the Boston area for 25 years now and I am going to be honest about some pros and cons of living in Boston Massachusetts. First of all the cost of living in Boston Massachusetts is high. From […]
Beware of Fraud with Real Estate
We’ve all been victims of fraud one way or another… even if we don’t know it. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares six simple ways to help protect you from fraud. You can link here to freeze your credit with Experian: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful “lazy” landlords by managing […]
Exploring the Basics of Real Estate Investment in the Modern Landscape
Revisiting the Fundamentals By Jeffery S. Watson Recently, I was privileged to sit in a room at a REIA meeting with three legends in the residential real estate investing space. Each of these men has educated thousands of individuals on smart, savvy, safe, and effective ways to be residential real estate investors. Their presence made […]
Ontario Canada Has The Same Problems We Do?
We know houses are expensive in Massachusetts, but are they expensive everywhere else? How about Ontario Canada, do they have the same problems that we do? Does Canada face a housing affordability crisis and are the causes the same reasons that we are facing one here in the states? And what are some of my […]
How to Travel for Free: Leveraging Tax Write-Offs for Overseas Investing and Buying a $1 House in Italy
Traveling for free sounds like a dream, but savvy investors and business-minded individuals know it’s possible to turn personal travel into a tax-deductible business opportunity. One fascinating trend combining travel and investment is purchasing $1 houses in Italy. These properties, offered by municipalities to rejuvenate declining towns, present an incredible opportunity for real estate investment […]
Airbnb Investing with an IRA or 401(k)
Investing in Airbnbs has become an increasingly popular way for property owners to generate additional income. With the right property and strategy, a short-term rental can yield double or triple the cash flow of a traditional long-term rental. By furnishing a property, adding guest amenities, and listing it on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO, even […]
State-by-State House Price Appreciation
NAHB’s Eye on Housing Report Shows Modest House Price Growth in Q3, 2024 A new report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals that house prices have shown modest annual growth in Q3, 2024. However, this growth has slowed in the past two quarters, attributed to elevated mortgage rates dissuading potential home buyers despite increased […]