With the real estate market continuing to grapple with frozen inventory and sky-high home prices, a radical concept has gained traction in housing circles: the 50-year mortgage. Proponents suggest that stretching a loan out over half a century could be the master key to unlocking the gridlocked housing market. Detractors, however, warn that it is…

Right now, the U.S. real estate market is locked in a high-stakes staring contest. Millions of homeowners are sitting on mortgage interest rates around 3%. If they want to move, they have to trade that historically low rate for a new loan at 6.5% or 7%. Unsurprisingly, most people are staying put, creating a massive…

It is a tale as old as real estate itself: you tour a property, show a little bit of interest, and suddenly the listing agent calls to say, “We have two other offers coming in, so you better bring your highest and best!” As a buyer, it can feel like a high-pressure sales tactic. As…

In a perfect world, a landlord-tenant relationship is a smooth, professional partnership. However, real estate professionals often encounter unscrupulous landlords who prioritize short-term savings over long-term safety. One of the most difficult challenges for a property management company is dealing with a landlord who attempts to take shortcuts especially when it comes to significant defects…

In the Texas real estate market, flexibility is key for property owners. Many landlords enjoy the hunt of finding a tenant perhaps through personal networking or by listing on platforms like Zillow but they don’t necessarily want the headache of managing the day-to-day repairs or legal compliance that follows. The good news is that you…