It has long been suggested that the suburbs were a Generation X/Baby Boomers market, with Millennials opting for city dwelling. According to a 2013 National Association of Realtors study about generational housing trends, Millennials are now the second-biggest segment of home buyers, behind Generation X. Recent surveys further indicate that Millennials are not only buying in the suburbs, but they are...

For the savvy flipper, remodeling existing luxury properties and reselling them for a profit can be an excellent investment. According to SRE Investing’s Belson, “It's faster than building from ground up, but is limited to properties that have just the right combination of architecture, condition and layout,” adding that fixers are better. While there is huge propensity for profit, there is a...

Flip sales, also known as wholesale real estate investing, is an investment strategy that allows investors the opportunity to purchase a property with the intention of reselling it quickly, and for a sizable profit. In February 2016, flip sales were up 7.6% for the month and nearly 16% over the past 12 months. It is also worth noting that these sales accounted for 4% of the total sales, despite the fact...

Once your personal life points firmly toward home ownership, there are additional factors to consider. Below are 5 additional factors that could indicate that it is time to consider purchasing a home. Keep in mind that everyone’s situation is different, and this criterion is a starting point. The more criteria you fit, the better, but think of this as a guide, not a mandatory checklist. 1. You have a...