Industry Observer Blog

If you're like millions of Americans, years of rising home values have probably led you to consider taking out a home equity loan or HELOC against your property. In 2017 alone, the average homeowner gained $15,000 in equity wealth.In the face of rising interest rates and diminishing tax refunds, ...

 The 2018 real estate market sent many different signals to investors, having several “ups and downs,” according to Forbes. Although 2019 started off with high home prices, the growth has slowed a bit, which in turn has led to some concern among real estate investors that home prices might no lon...

Tax Reduction Strategies for HomeownersNobody likes it when Uncle Sam swoops in and takes a big bite out of your paycheck. This goes double for your home. While there's no way to get around taxes, there are a number of deductions that every homeowner should understand. Depending on the amount of ...

 “Buy low, sell high” is the name of the game when it comes to investing—the same way “location, location, location” is central to real estate investing. But what happens when both opportunities present themselves in a rare opportunity to make a profit? Some signs point to such an opportunity exi...