Posted by Michelle Gradis // October 25, 2017
Are Millennials Buying Homes for Their Children or for Their Dogs? They love their dogs! It seems that more and more millennials are postponing having children for various reasons. According to research, 27 percent of millennial women have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 14 percent of boomers and 20 percent of Gen-Xer. That same research […]
Posted by blogger // October 16, 2017
If you have some extra funds to invest, in a savings or retirement account, you may be considering becoming a lender. Here are some tips to help you negotiate this process. 1. Know the person you are working with on the deal. You don’t have to be friends, but you do need to have mutual […]
Posted by blogger // October 4, 2017
Should I hire an agent or get my own real estate agent license? I love real estate agents! They generally work hard and offer a wealth of knowledge. They deal with difficult people and difficult situations on a daily basis. While some people like the idea of every work day being unique and different, […]
Posted by blogger // September 27, 2017
Simple tips and repairs that can sell your house fast When trying to sell your house, you don’t want to spend a ton of money. You know that there are simple things that can be done to improve the normal wear and tear that any house will have, but where should you put your money […]
Posted by Michelle Gradis // September 19, 2017
5 rules for being a landlord – it’s not a fairytale! When I was a child, I dreamed of owning a mansion with many rooms and a beautiful courtyard. As I got older, the dream changed to owning a residential rental property. I told myself that the buildings looked similar in many ways (even down […]
Posted by Michelle Gradis // February 17, 2016
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
Posted by Michelle Gradis // February 10, 2016
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]
Posted by Michelle Gradis // February 3, 2016
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
Posted by Michelle Gradis // January 27, 2016
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]