Examining Prices for Distressed Properties
The average sales price for properties sold at foreclosure auction in Q1 2019 increased by 8% from the previous quarter to $147,115, or 7% higher than a year ago, according to a report from Auction.com. This is the highest level since Auction.com began recording this...
Top 6 Home Renovations for the Best ROI
Renovations can make us happier in the places we call home, but some of the most dramatic updates can add real value when it’s time to sell. 6 home renovations that return the most at resaleSince kitchen, deck and other upgrades can represent a significant cost, it’s...
Seven Property Investor Tips from the Pros
As a new or even seasoned investor, finding the best markets to invest in is crucial to long-term success. But what are the characteristics that define a market as among the best? Here are seven tips for all investors wanting to find the best real estate markets to...
Home Prices Continue Upward Trend
CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index (HPI) revealed national home prices rose 3.6% year-over-year in May 2019. The report adds that CoreLogic is forecasting prices to increase 5.6% from May 2019 to May 2020. The May 2019 gains was lower than the 6.4% increase of May...
The True Cost of Vacant Property Examined by DAWGS
The Vacant Property Problem Abandoned and vacant properties are not just eyesores, they pose a real threat to public safety. When not properly secured, a vacant property, especially in a distressed area, will attract criminal activity. Drug and theft calls to the police are more than double in communities with abandoned buildings. Another threat to public […]
DAWGS Provides Vacant Property Accessibility Training for Philadelphia Fire Department
For more than a decade, DAWGS has provided equipment and vacant property accessibility training for first responders and fire departments in the areas they serve. The fire departments DAWGS has worked with includes the Chicago and New York Fire Departments. Recently,...
THE BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION TRENDS OF 2019
As you can imagine, a kitchen remodel ideas can be perplexing as you may not know where to begin, or how to chart the best course of action. So before you set about planning the initial stages of a complete kitchen renovation, it’s essential to know exactly where to...
3 Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rentals
A rental investment can be a safe haven in a volatile market. Few people talk with their financial advisors about alternative investments like purchasing a property, but real estate may be a good strategy this year. It's one that more high net worth investors seem to...
Top 10 Features of a Profitable Rental Property
Are you looking to purchase a residential rental property? The idea can be daunting for a first-time investor. Real estate is a tough business and the field is peppered with land mines that can obliterate your returns. Here are the most important things to consider...
