New York State Home Sales Surge as Inventory Dwindles

Like it or not, the presidential election sparked a flurry of home-sale activity across New York State. Maybe it’s because he’s of a different political party, or better yet, maybe President Trump’s real estate prowess is behind the uptick. Whatever the cause, the surge continues for New York’s housing landscape.

Learning the Traits of a Good Real Estate Loan Borrower

When a real estate investor applies for a loan, the underwriter has to make a determination on whether that real estate loan borrower, and the property he intends to finance with a loan, is a good risk. The loan itself is an investment in the borrower as much as it is an investment in the property.

Common Misconceptions About Investing in Real Estate

Novice real estate investors hear many misconceptions about real estate investing. Common misconceptions range from the perception that real estate investing is a quick way to get rich, investing in real estate deals is easy to do, or only the rich can invest.

A Close Look at The Top Factors Dragging Down Home Values

A house serves as the centerpiece to everyday life as well as the backdrop to years of creating memories. This is what makes it a home. For those who participate in the residential real estate market, a house is a hard asset, which in turn, makes it more of an investment – possibly the largest some will ever own.

Knowing When You Are Ready to Invest in Real Estate

Investing in real estate provides the incredible benefits of asset diversification. It also allows for allocation to investments that can be expected to be liquidated over a specific time horizon. This greatly facilitates financial planning as investors enter different phases of life.

The Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts on the Internet

Current technology provides a wide array of ways to access quality information, and podcasts have jumped quickly to the top of the list. They are a cross between a radio show and a blog post. They are an audio file that can be accessed while driving or exercising.

Sharestates’ Auto-Invest Tool For Real Estate Investors

As part of our commitment to create the best experience for our users, Sharestates has released an Auto-Invest tool. The tool seeks to minimize the risk for “cash drag” which occurs when an investor misses out on new investment opportunities, because they were not able to login, review, and invest before the loan sold out.

What is the Difference Between a Lender and Equity Investor?

Lending money to someone to buy a piece of real estate can be a complicated transaction. Investing in real estate directly is even more complicated. There are also differences in the legal rights, financial rewards and economic risks of each type of investment.

Reviewing the Latest Real Estate Tech Trends of 2017

Real estate tech is trending in 2017. The digital era is changing the landscape of real estate with the implementation of virtual reality, mobile applications, drones, and smart technology in homes. Technology has always been part of the real estate industry, historically playing a role in online real estate listings, online reviews of real estate agents, and online ads.