Daily Data
We hope you're ready to take your grind even further in 2022. Today, we're sharing a round-up of headlines for you from around the country.
Southport: After career in fashion, CT woman rises up ranks in real estate
San Antonio: Realtor forecasts San Antonio real estate will grow more than Austin, Houston in 2022
St. Paul: Historic preservationists worry rent-control exemptions could lead to demolitions
Seattle: Waterfront home prices in Seattle up 50% or more in 2 years. Here's why
Can Investors Predict Property Appreciation?
Because properties traditionally increase in value over time, real estate has long been considered an investment — even for personal residences.
Property appreciation is one of the greatest assets in the real estate investor’s toolkit. But how much weight does property appreciation carry, and can real estate investors predict it?
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The Take
Wisdom is hard-won in the real estate industry, and is often the result of years of trial and error. We're here to save you some time by hopefully helping you avoid some lemons.
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The Word
Check out our recommended reading for the week:
- These 10 "Hidden Gem" Markets Still Have Affordable Homes, According to Real Estate Experts (Money)
- The trends in this article are ones we've been aware of for quite some time. Funny—3 of the metros that made the list are REI Nation markets!
- Why should you care? If you're going to be an investor, one of the most effective skills you can develop is how to read a market.
- The Property Line: Don't Be Misled by These Myths About iBuyers (NerdWallet)
- iBuyers are here to stay. Get to know what they look like, what kind of deals they're facilitating, and when to align your interests.
- Why should you care? NerdWallet said it best: "Understanding what iBuyers do — and what situations they can address — adds to your toolbox, whether you’re selling or buying."
- 7 Ways to Create Tax-Free Assets and Income (Forbes)
- Taxes are changing, but there are myriad low-rate or tax free ways to make long-term capital gains.
- Why should you care? If real estate is just one of many strategies you're employing with your long-term investments, then this might just be a helpful guide.