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The Monopoly Technique – How To Build Value By Acquiring Adjacent Properties

Have you ever played the classic board game called Monopoly? The object of the game is to collect all the properties until one winner bankrupts all the other players. The other part of the game is that accumulating properties adjacent to each other increases the value of the individual properties. When a player acquires all the properties of the same color (two or three), then the rents go up and property development can begin.

By Bill Lublin|2019-07-18T12:00:00-04:00July 18th, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?

The most expensive home sold in America, so far, was a New York penthouse that sold for $238 million in January 2019. It is on the top of a building that overlooks Central Park. The 26-story luxury condo building designed by Robert A. M Stern is nearly all sold out.

By Bill Lublin|2019-07-16T12:00:00-04:00July 16th, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction

3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a home, but it can also be used to print one at a much lower cost when compared to traditional home construction.

By Bill Lublin|2019-07-03T12:40:08-04:00July 3rd, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

Fed Holds Key Rate Steady As It Watches Economic Trends

Federal Reserve policymakers held the federal funds rate at its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. Analysts speculated that the Fed may lower its key rate based on signs of slowing economic growth and the President's encouragement to lower the Fed rate.

By Bill Lublin|2019-06-25T12:40:12-04:00June 25th, 2019|Market Outlook|Comments Off

NAHB: Builder Confidence Slips in June

Homebuilder confidence dropped two points in June according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. June's index reading was 64, which indicates strong sentiment among home builders for current housing market conditions.

By Bill Lublin|2019-06-20T12:40:11-04:00June 20th, 2019|Market Outlook|Comments Off

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in March

Case-Shiller Indices reported slower home price growth in March with a 3.70 percent gain year-over-year as compared to 3.90 percent home price growth for the year-over-year period in 2018. This was the slowest pace of home price growth in seven years.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-29T12:40:10-04:00May 29th, 2019|Market Outlook|Comments Off

How to Become A Billionaire Land Trader

Trading land like a billionaire relies on three simple premises. The first one is to acquire the land for cheap. The second one is to never intend to sell it. The third one is, if you trade it, trade up.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-21T12:40:08-04:00May 21st, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

NAHB: May Home Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level in 7 Months

The National Association of Home Builders reported the highest builder confidence reading in seven months for May. May's reading exceeded expectations for an index reading of 64 and rose three points to 67.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-16T12:40:07-04:00May 16th, 2019|Market Outlook|Comments Off

How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market

Bargains in real estate may come from identifying motivated sellers who are willing to let a property go for less than it is really worth. Real estate investors who acquire properties at a discount from current market value enhance their success by increasing their profit potential. Real estate agents who list properties owned by motivated sellers increase their chances to sell a property quickly and have happy sellers who might refer them in the future.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-14T12:40:05-04:00May 14th, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

5 Ways To Find Properties For Sale That Are Not Listed Yet

Real estate agents, who are successful, know that getting listings is the life energy of their business. It is boring to sit around waiting for a new client to call. It is expensive to spend extraordinary amounts of money on general advertising to get listings. Clever real estate people learn how to find properties for sale before they are listed.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-10T12:40:08-04:00May 10th, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off

FOMC Statement: No Changes to Key Fed Rate
FOMC Statement: No Changes to Key Fed Rate

FOMC Statement: No Changes to Key Fed Rate

The meeting of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee ended Wednesday with the Committee's customary post-meeting statement recapping monetary policy matters considered by the Committee. Members voted not to change the current target rate range of the federal funds rate. The current rate range of 2.25 percent to 2.50 percent.

By Bill Lublin|2019-05-02T12:40:08-04:00May 2nd, 2019|Market Outlook|Comments Off

Are Multi-Unit Properties the Right Move for You?

Real estate isn't a one-size-fits-all pursuit. Buying and renting multi-unit properties is one of the ways investors build residual income while increasing their property portfolios. However, multi-unit rentals come with some unique challenges. Are you ready to manage a multi-unit rental property?

By Bill Lublin|2019-04-03T12:40:09-04:00April 3rd, 2019|Real Estate|Comments Off