In This Article The 10,000-pound search gorilla that is Alphabet’s Google has officially entered the real estate portal chat. While Google has long influenced how consumers discover homes online, a new test from the company suggests it may now be moving closer to owning the experience itself. In select markets, a Google data partner has […]
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If we could invest in real estate anywhere in the country, where would we put our money? It’s a new year, and markets have already shifted, changing where the best buying opportunities are. So today, Ashley Kehr (from the Real Estate Rookie podcast), Henry, and Dave are back to share their updated 2026 best places
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We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flow from your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%, 40%, or more really the best use of your cash? In this episode, we’ll get into all of the different things you should consider before putting more money down
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In This Article Slow doesn’t have to mean no cash flow. Just because most experts have predicted a monotonous real estate market for 2026, with no crash or boom, doesn’t mean there aren’t still opportunities for disciplined investors. “Housing demand is constrained by a lack of affordability—high prices, elevated mortgage rates—while rising fears of joblessness
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Photo by Pavel Danilyuk It’s no secret that lake property typically costs more. If you are shopping for your first lake home, chances are you’re extremely aware of this! What many first-time buyers don’t know is that there are several hidden costs of buying a lake home that may lie just beneath the surface. While
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In This Article The announcement that President Donald Trump plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds using cash reserves at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is the latest White House strategy to lower interest rates and address the affordability crisis. For real estate investors, anything that moves rates down must be seen as a
Last week, I had the pleasure to chat with Jack Cannon, who is the VP of John Cannon homes. With nearly 40 years of building they have built over 2,500 homes, and over 400 waterfront residences throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Shayla and I met Jack at their model in Kingfisher in Waterside of Lakewood
Dave:We are only a single week into 2026, and there is already so much news about the housing market. We’re talking about mortgage-backed security buying, a potential ban on institutional investors, and much more. We’re getting into all that on today’s episode of On the Market. Hey, everyone. I’m Dave Meyer here with Kathy Fettke,
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Are we headed for another housing market crash, or is this a slightly longer correction in the current real estate cycle? With home prices flattening in certain markets, many investors fear buying rentals before a crash. But fear creates opportunity, and today’s guests will show you why today—not next year, or five years from now—is
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This is how to buy a rental property in 2026. You don’t need experience, a big bank account, or a complicated spreadsheet. Anyone can follow these seven steps to acquire (at least) one rental property by the end of 2026. Real estate investments are one of the best ways to grow wealth, reach financial freedom,
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