You may hear about reverse mortgages in television and radio commercials, and there’s the possibility a reverse mortgage could be a boon to you. To help you understand why they exist and how you could benefit from one, let’s go over what you should know about reverse mortgages in Boston. What Is a Reverse Mortgage? … Continued
For most people getting into real estate investing, using a good agent is a good idea. An agent can help you find good deals on investment properties, bring critical negotiation skills to the table, provide assistance with contracts and other legal intricacies, and much more. Many investors just don realize how much an agent can … Continued
Buying a home can be an exciting adventure . . . but it can also be nerve-wracking. Buyers who’ve found the perfect home and are ready to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars are usually nervous when it comes time for the inspection. They just don’t know what the inspection will reveal – or … Continued
We’re super excited to welcome wife and husband team Samantha + Nick Riccio onto the podcast – real estate investors who we’ve wanted to have for quite some time! They are a power couple in the Boston real estate scene, making all the right moves. If you and your life partner are new to real … Continued
In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial education and normalizing black wealth. We have an amazing guest – Jacqueline Schadeck, a Certified Financial Planner from Atlanta. Generational wealth for communities of color have historically paced behind the national averages, an inequity that needs to change. Fresh off of having hosted Black Equity Con … Continued
Thinking about buying a second home in Boston? Making the decision to purchase a second home is a big undertaking that can also come with substantial rewards. To put you in the right frame of mind and prepare you for the important details, here’s what you should know about buying a second home in Boston. … Continued
The thought of taking on the responsibility of selling your own property while cutting out the losses to an agent’s commission can be appealing and empowering for the right homeowner. Let’s maximize both your chances and returns by looking at these 5 mistakes homeowners make with FSBO listings in Boston: Pricing There are few things … Continued
Interest rates are changing – that is, they are rising – and that’s going to affect what homebuyers can afford. With the current low inventory and rising home prices, it’s just another blow for buyers. Interest rates are steadily rising, slowly at first and now at an increasing rate, from the historic lows they hit … Continued
This week, we welcome Kent Ritter, CEO of Hudson Investing, to The Real Estate Law Podcast to discuss real estate syndication deals and why he’s so passionate about helping others find their pathways toward financial independence. If you’ve heard other podcasts where people discuss real estate syndication, or you’ve been to real estate meetups with … Continued
Out of all of the aspects of homeownership, building equity in your home is one of the most important and least understood. Let’s look into the details and gain a better understanding of what we’re talking about by asking what home equity is and how it impacts home buyers and sellers in Boston. What Is … Continued
We’re talking with a young real estate investor who is making an excellent living investing in a mixture of new development, land, and long term buy and hold properties. Meet Dan Haberkost! Dan’s goal is to build a real estate business and portfolio that allows him the freedom to live and work wherever he wants. … Continued
How much have you thought about land investment deals as a means toward huge financial windfalls? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! We went right to the expert – Army Veteran Brent Bowers, real estate investor, coach, and founder of The Land Sharks, where he teaches his … Continued
Closing is the real estate transaction finish line that both buyers and sellers strive hard to cross as soon as possible. It is when dotted lines are signed, money and ownership change hands, and both parties get what they want. The difficulty, though, lies in the fact that there is any number of uncertainties and … Continued
We’re talking real estate and martinis in this episode! Johnny Welsh has worked parallel paths in real estate and mixology for the better part of two decades. Learn how these careers are connected, and how Johnny has been able to build a client base in unconventional ways! Originally from the Jersey Shore, the mountains of … Continued
Thinking about selling or renting out a home in Boston? If you have recently moved into a new home, selling your house doesn’t have to be the only option available to you. To see if finding a tenant to rent the property could be a solid choice for you, let’s go over what homeowners should … Continued
We have an awesome discussion about generating motivated seller leads with digital marketing expert, Brandon Bateman. Brandon Bateman is the CEO of Bateman Collective. He’s personally been involved in and managed projects totaling more than $100M of digital marketing spend. Digital Marketing requires lots of testing, logic, and trust. Brandon has spent more than 10,000 … Continued
Applying for a home loan is never simple and always causes a lot of anxiety. No one wants to spend months searching for that dream home only to find out late in the process that they can’t get sufficient or any financing. The best thing you can do, then, is to do everything possible to … Continued
We’re speaking with an excellent guest during this episode, with a story that is entirely relatable to people looking to make a change from their existing 9-5 careers into pragmatic and patient real estate journeys, or for people looking for their first home and realizing that an investment property might be the right direction toward … Continued
As we get older and life circumstances change, it’s common to arrive at a juncture where you need to reexamine your living situation to best suit your needs. As you’re getting ready to make these changes, here are 5 tips to help you downsize your house in Boston. Re-Evaluate Your Needs The first big step … Continued
Whether you are just starting out or consider yourself an old hand at investing in real estate, the leg up you have by hiring a real estate agent is unmistakable. To help give you a better idea of what an agent can do for you, here are 5 ways Boston real estate agents will help … Continued
We are speaking with attorney and author Eric Todd Johnson in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast about overcoming obstacles. Eric is an experienced attorney who has confronted the challenges that arise in billion-dollar business deals and litigation. Eric learned from his experiences, taken his training and success as a lawyer, and condensed … Continued
Whether a buyer is purchasing her very first home or her fifth one, the process never seems to get easy, especially during the home search. You can, though, make it more manageable and more easily navigable by being informed and knowing what to expect along the way. And a great way to do that involves … Continued
We’ve hit the big 5-0…. that’s Episode 50 (we haven’t quite hit that milestone with our age yet!) And we have an amazing guest and discussion about industrial real estate for our golden anniversary episode. In this episode, we are speaking with Chad Griffiths, who specializes as an industrial real estate broker since 2005 and … Continued
We all know that negotiating is an integral part of any real estate transaction. And doing it well is, in large part, what can get you the deal you want, whether you’re buying or selling. It pays then to know some of the best negotiation strategies and tactics that will give you the upper hand. … Continued
Diving headfirst into purchasing or selling a home is fraught with excitement, anxiety, and possibly even some confusion regarding all of the details and terms being thrown around. In order to waylay some of the confusion and increase your confidence in your future real estate transaction, let’s look at the differences between a home that … Continued
No doubt, you’ve heard all the financial benefits of homeownership: equity-building potential, substantial tax breaks, set monthly payments, and more. But there are probably even more intangible and non-financial benefits of owning a home – benefits that may actually outweigh the ones that affect only your finances. Not convinced? Well, here are 5 benefits of … Continued
In this episode, we are speaking about a sensitive topic, but an extremely important one. Being a landlord requires a responsibility to provide a safe home and preventing violence for your tenants. Safety extends beyond the roof, front doors, windows, and heating system. How do you make sure that your tenants are not abusive toward … Continued
Mustering the motivation and courage to undertake a large room update is no small feat, and then deciding which projects are the best use of your time and money adds another layer of complexity. In order to get you focused on the projects that will benefit you most, here are 5 things to look for … Continued
Meet Kendra Barnes, the Founder and Creator of The Key Resource – a community of aspiring and experienced Real Estate Investors, building wealth and financial independence together. Kendra is a wife, a mom, and a full-time Real Estate Investor. Her real estate investments afforded Kendra the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the … Continued
If you’re a controlling investor or landlord feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day responsibilities of managing multiple properties, the idea of having an extra set of eyes and ears around to address any issues could sound pretty appealing. To help you decide if you’re ready to commit to getting some help, let’s look at the pros … Continued
