rental market

Tightening Rental Market, Lower Rates, Home Prices and More: The Week in Housing

by Ryan Hinricher | May 9, 2011

This week the housing market offered better rates, allowing refinancing to increase again. The Multi Housing Council released its quarterly survey, and Clear Capital declared an official double-dip in home prices. Interest Rates Favorable Again Mortgage rates were more attractive again for the week ending May 5th, 2011. Freddie Mac reported a decrease in the [...]

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Housing

Vacancy Rates Still Hover Around Record Highs; How to Protect Yourself

by Ryan Hinricher | May 10, 2010

The Commerce Department recently announced that the number of vacant homes eclipsed a record 19million units in the first quarter of 2010. This shows that despite the stabilization taking place in the housing market, there is still a long way to go before we reach normal market conditions. More concerning than the near record 10.6% [...]

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Landlord Tenant

Current Market Conditions and Rental Cash Flow

by Troy Schuricht | October 16, 2008

The perfect storm is underway to help landlords cash flow on their rental purchases in certain market places. The dramatic decrease in home prices, underwriting guidelines that require larger down payment, low interest rates and the increased number of renters can lead to more cash flow for investors. Market places across the country have seen [...]

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