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What Makes For A Great Real Estate Accountant

As a real estate investor, your ultimate goal is to be wealthy.  You must have a plan to do so and it includes tax avoidance strategies. When you are looking for an accountant, consider these items below: • Does your CPA always keep in mind that you are the employer? • Return all calls promptly […]

Biden administration announces more help to stem foreclosures

Biden administration announces more help to stem foreclosures Enhanced assistance will be provided to owners with government-backed mortgages who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. | realestate.boston.com The post Biden administration announces more help to stem foreclosures appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Student Housing Demand Will Remain Strong and Focused on Affordability

Student Housing Demand Will Remain Strong and Focused on Affordability Last week we posted about the growing amount of student debt in America – now reaching over $ 1.7 trillion.  Now we’re turning to college students’ housing.  The NMHC says student housing has historically experienced recession-proof demand as measured by enrollment in America’s public four-year […]

More than One Way to Skin a Cat

More than One Way to Skin a Cat More than One Way to Skin a Cat By Lou Gimbutis One of the very first Real Estate Deals I ever completed with my mentor netted us just under $ 40K, and came from a lead that most “Investors” would have tossed into the trash can. The […]

The average US long-term mortgage rate has dropped for a 4th week

The average US long-term mortgage rate has dropped for a 4th week The news was undercut by worries that the new COVID-19 variant could derail what has been a strong economic recovery. | realestate.boston.com The post The average US long-term mortgage rate has dropped for a 4th week appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for July 2021

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for July 2021 Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo Winzer July, 2021 Although the pandemic is still with us – now with […]

Some sellers are bumping up their asking prices after they list. Here’s why

Some sellers are bumping up their asking prices after they list. Here’s why This goes against conventional wisdom that you consider a cut to generate interest after being on the market for several weeks. | realestate.boston.com The post Some sellers are bumping up their asking prices after they list. Here’s why appeared first on Boston.com […]

NMHC Says 76.5% of Apartment Households Paid Rent by July 6th

NMHC Says 76.5% of Apartment Households Paid Rent by July 6th The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) says that 76.5% of apartment households made a full or partial rent payment by July 6th, 2021.  This figure is 0.9% lower than those who paid rent through July 6, 2020.  The data comes from the NMHC’s Rent […]

Consumer Price Index Up 0.9% in June

Consumer Price Index Up 0.9% in June The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was 0.9% in June, 2021.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 5.4% before seasonal adjustment. Click here to read the full release at the Bureau of […]

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