Posted by Gratton Stephens // October 18, 2015
Where are the mortgage loans for the self-employed? Interest rates and property prices are making now a great time to buy all types of real estate. We already know the window of opportunity is narrowing for the very best gains and spreads, but no matter how bullish some self-employed individuals are, loan options can seem […]
Posted by Gratton Stephens // February 18, 2015
Negatives rates appear to be increasingly likely in the US. How will it impact the real estate market? The Fed’s decision to raise rates in December 2015 could prove to be blunder of the century if the US follows Japan and Europe into a new era of negative interest rates. The Fed had indicated four more […]
Posted by Gratton Stephens // January 12, 2015
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 Gratton Stephens // August 12, 2014
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 Gratton Stephens // August 12, 2014
“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 Gratton Stephens // August 12, 2014
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 […]