Wonder what it costs to rehab and flip a house that’s stuffed to the ceiling with trash?
You’ve all watched Hoarders before. You’ve seen those houses stuffed with garbage.. kitchens that hadn’t been cleaned in years or months. If you are anything like me, you started to mentally clean the whole place up and wonder what was under all of that trash! As investors, you’ve probably also come across properties in similar […]
Six Ways Your House Can Help You Retire
Once upon a time (i.e., 2006) in a magical place called the Bay Area, the real estate market got so heated that it became commonplace to hear coffee shop patrons trading stories about their little old million-dollar houses. It became equally commonplace for this excess of home equity to create a false sense of financial security, […]
Modern Flipping
Modern Flipping Every time we acquire a wholesale property, we have to make crucial decisions about the rehabilitation plans that can significantly affect the resale of the property. More than ever, we are investing in homes at higher price points and it’s necessary for us to strategically rehab the property so that the finishes, appliances […]
Shortage of homes = bidding wars
The newest problem for the slowly improving housing market isn’t a shortage of serious buyers, it’s a shortage of good homes. Would-be buyers are packing… Would-be buyers are packing open houses and scrambling to make offers on properties before they are even listed. Bidding wars are erupting. And real-estate agents are vying fiercely to represent […]
LLC’s & Real Estate Explained
As of April 1, 1997, all fifty states have adopted the Limited Liability Company or “LLC.” The LLC is relatively new to the U.S., and most states have adopted LLC laws only within the past few years. Essentially, the LLC is a cross between a corporation and a partnership, with all of the bells and […]
Bye Bye McMansions.. Hello Bungalows!
Bye bye McMansions.. Hello modest mid-century Bungalow… Research has shown that small houses are now “in” and the trend is expected to continue for at least a few years. It was bound to happen due to the downturn in the economy. More people have experienced unemployment or financial losses over the past few years and […]
Featured Neighborhood of the Week: Laurelhurst
The upscale residential neighborhood of Laurelhurst was established in 1910 and is located adjacent to Lake Washington. It boasts a landmark community center, the Laurelhurst Beach Club, a fantastic elementary school and close access to the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Bill Gates grew up in this neighborhood and lived in a waterfront […]
Warren Buffett Says: BUY BUY BUY!!!
Warren Buffet says Buy Buy Buy! In February 2012, Warren Buffett was featured on CNBC live and asked what his opinion of the real estate market was. His response? “If I had a way of buying a couple hundred thousand single-family homes I would load up on them. It’s also interesting to note that Warren […]
The Best Exterior Paint Colors
THE BEST EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS The best-selling exterior paint color may be the one that enhances your home’s curb appeal without making it look like it should be sitting in a different neighborhood. There are many factors to consider when choosing an exterior paint color, especially when resale is your goal. An article published by […]
Real Estate Rehab Tips: The Perfect Shade of White
The Right White Five paint companies divulge their best-selling white colors. When flipping a home, there are many times when a neutral such as a light tan or a white is the best choice for the home because it creates a blank slate for future home buyers. Choosing the perfect shade of white is an […]
