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Are Section 8 Tenants Bad?, The Truth About Capital Improvements & Your Home's Value, Multi-Family Permits Drop By How Much?

December 3, 2024 Gerald Lucas

Are Section 8 Tenants Bad?

Real Estate Tip:

Think twice before sinking a lot of money into a home renovation like granite countertops, pricey fixtures, and fancy alarm systems—on average, capital improvements add only 50% of their cost to a home's value!

Real Estate News:

The total number of multifamily permits issued nationwide fell 16% from a year earlier.

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3 Things To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving 2024, Useful Oil Tank Scan Tip

November 26, 2024 Gerald Lucas

3 Things To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving 2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Real Estate Tip:

When you pay for an oil tank scan on a property you are going to buy, have the company you hire determine whether the tank is actively in use. If the tank has been taken out of service, you should request all documents relating to the tank closure including town permits and contractor reports. These documents will prove the tank was closed properly according to regulatory guidelines.

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What Happens When A Home Purchase Contract Expires?, The Perils Of Overpricing, Did Home Buyer Down Payments Peak?

November 19, 2024 Gerald Lucas

What Happens When A Home Purchase Contract Expires?

Real Estate Tip:

Overpricing a property reduces its selling price-it inevitably ends with price cutting & a weak negotiating position. The longer a property stays on the market, the less it will sell for. The key to selling a property for top dollar is pricing it correctly in the 1st 30-45 days it's on the market.

Real Estate News:

Home buyers retreated from record-high down payments across the U.S., with down payments reaching an average of 14.5% and a median down payment amount of $30,300 in the third quarter of 2024, down from the Q2 2024 historical peak of 14.9% and $32,700.

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