How Long Does It Take To Evict In Each State?
Landlords in Washington State have been noticing how it has been becoming more and more difficult to be a landlord. […]
Real Estate
What is Cap Rate in Real Estate?
When deciding what property to purchase as an investor, it is useful to compare properties by calculating the cap rate
Differences Between Investing in Stock and Real Estate
If you’re looking to invest your hard-earned money, you might be debating between investing in stocks vs. real estate. What’s
Real Estate, What to buy
How to Evaluate Rental Income Potential of a Single Family Home
In another post, I discussed cap rates of duplexes and properties for which income and expense information is readily available.
Real Estate, What to buy
Understanding the APOD
One of the first things you should learn as an investor is how to calculate “cap rate” (capitalization rate). This
Real Estate, Taxes
Are Real Estate Taxes Deductible? Your Guide to Property Tax Deductions in 2024
Introduction: Owning real estate comes with a mix of responsibilities and rewards. One of the less glamorous aspects is paying
20 U.S. Cities That Are Currently Buyer’s Markets
These 20 cities across the U.S. are currently considered buyer’s markets, meaning there’s less competition among buyers and a higher
Real Estate
Local Expertise Matters: How to Pick the Right Real Estate Agent in Cheney, WA
Why Local Expertise is Essential in Cheney’s Real Estate Market Hiring a local real estate agent with deep knowledge of
Real Estate
How to Invest in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide
Real estate investing can be a lucrative way to build wealth and generate passive income. Whether you’re a beginner or
Real Estate
Active Inventory is Rising Across the US
Inventory is one of the factors relevant to whether prices are likely to rise or decline, and whether quickly or
Real Estate
What Does the Recent NAR Settlement Mean for Buyers?
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding how commissions are advertised. What does this mean
Real Estate
What Does The Recent NAR Settlement Mean For Sellers?
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding how commissions are advertised. What does this mean
Real Estate
Spokane Landlords May Be Required To Give 6 Month Notice If They Want To Increase Rent
Washington State and City governments continue to make it harder and harder to be a landlord. A new city ordinance
Real Estate
Spokane at Top of List of Markets at Risk of Home Price Declines
CoreLogic’s Market Risk Indicator is a monthly update of overall health of housing markets across the country. They predict that
Real Estate
Cities Where it is Cheaper to Own than Rent
On average, across the country, it costs 25% more to own than rent, in terms of monthly payments. Still, there
Real Estate
Fannie Mae Predicting Recession in 2024
According to Fannie Mae’s Economic Developments, there will be a mild recession in 2024 followed by a recovery in 2025.
Real Estate
Spokane and Coeur d’Alene on Wade’s list of Declining Markets
At the top of this site I have links to some of my favorite websites for predicting where values are
Real Estate
Redfin’s Predictions for 2024
Redfin has made several real estate predictions for 2024. They start by predicting that home prices will fall 1% year
Real Estate
Home Improvements That More Than Pay For Themselves (spoiler: there aren’t many)
Considering all the TV shows about flippers who extensively remodel homes, one would be forgiven for assuming that it usually
Real Estate
Apartment Demand Outstripping Supply In These 14/50 Markets
While apartment supply growth is exceeding demand in most markets, due to new supply finally coming online after construction delays