James Schlimmer, Author at Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Boost Your Real Estate ROI with Single Family Rental Insights

Boost Your Real Estate ROI with Single Family Rental Insights In recent years, the real estate market has seen a shift in investor interest towards single-family rentals (SFRs). As the demand for rental properties continues to grow, many investors are discovering how insights into single-family rentals can significantly boost their return on investment (ROI). Here’s […]

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Trump’s Housing Strategy: Paving the Way for Affordable Homes and New Investments

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Title: Trump’s Housing Strategy: Paving the Way for Affordable Homes and New Investments In recent years, the issue of affordable housing has surged to the forefront of national discourse in the United States. With the population rapidly growing and urban centers experiencing unprecedented demand, the challenge of ensuring accessible housing for every American has become

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Understanding the Delay in Mortgage Rate Easing

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Understanding the Delay in Mortgage Rate Easing: A Comprehensive Analysis In recent years, mortgage rates have been a focal point of discussion for economists, homebuyers, and policymakers alike. While fluctuations in these rates are normal, many have observed a notable delay in the easing of mortgage rates, even as broader economic indicators suggest potential downward

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Unlocking Real Estate Success in 2025: Timeless Insights from Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’

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Unlocking Real Estate Success in 2025: Timeless Insights from Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’ As we approach 2025, the real estate market continues to evolve, driven by technological innovations, shifting demographics, and economic changes. Despite these dynamic shifts, the fundamental principles espoused by Adam Smith in his seminal work, “The Wealth of Nations,” published

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Persistent High Rates: Implications for Real Estate Investors

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Title: Navigating the Waters of Persistent High Rates: Implications for Real Estate Investors In the complex landscape of real estate investment, market conditions are anything but static. While fluctuations in interest rates are customary, the current prolonged period of high rates poses unique challenges and opportunities for real estate investors. This article delves into the

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The MLS Battle: Real Estate Investors Eye NAR and Zillow’s Listing Showdown

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Title: The MLS Battle: Real Estate Investors Eye NAR and Zillow’s Listing Showdown In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, a burgeoning conflict has captivated the attention of investors, realtors, and homebuyers alike. At the heart of this unfolding drama is a critical battle over control of multiple listing services (MLS), with major players like

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Decoding Mortgage Spreads: Shaping the Housing Market’s Future

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Decoding Mortgage Spreads: Shaping the Housing Market’s Future The housing market is often seen as a barometer of economic health, with mortgage spreads playing a crucial role in its fluctuations. These spreads—the difference between mortgage interest rates and yields on benchmark government securities—can greatly influence homebuyers’ decisions, the pace of real estate transactions, and broader

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Decoding Mortgage Spreads: Navigating Their Influence on the Housing Market

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Title: Decoding Mortgage Spreads: Navigating Their Influence on the Housing Market Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the housing market, numerous factors play a critical role in shaping its dynamics. Among these, mortgage spreads hold a significant yet often overlooked influence. These spreads, the difference between the interest rate on mortgage loans and benchmark rates

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The MLS Power Struggle: Why Real Estate Investors Should Pay Close Attention to NAR, Zillow, and the Battle Over Listing Rules

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In This Article There’s a high-stakes battle unfolding in the world of real estate, and while much of it is happening behind closed doors, its impact may soon hit the wallets of real estate investors nationwide. This week, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss what might seem like an

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What Adam Smith’s "The Wealth of Nations" Can Teach Real Estate Investors in 2025

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In This Article The principles of economics laid out in Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations continue to shape how we think about housing markets today. His discussions on rent, land value, and housing costs provide timeless insights that real estate investors can use to navigate today’s dynamic market. With the median national rent $2,270

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