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Introducing Cash Buys!
When purchasing a home, competing with cash buyers can be tough. Imagine competing and winning the bid by becoming a cash buyer yourself!...

Michael Belfor
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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Recent Fed Hike and Effect on Housing
As mentioned, please do see the blog post below as a reference. Recessions and Real Estate If you'd like to connect, always here - click...

Michael Belfor
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Breaking Down VA Home Loans
Plenty of VA loans were funded over the last few years. But there continues to be questions about the program, I figured this may help...

Michael Belfor
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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Are We Headed for a Housing Crash?
As mentioned in the video, please do see the link below if you'd like me to work up a scenario for your specific market: CLICK HERE

Michael Belfor
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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Recessions and Real Estate
I've been wanting to write something on this for some time as I was watching this first quarter this year. Remember as brought up in past...

Michael Belfor
May 16, 20225 min read
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Fed Hikes and Mortgage Rates Explained
How will the Fed’s recently announced quarter point hike to the Fed Funds Rate affect mortgage rates? The answer may surprise you.

Michael Belfor
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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The Real Estate Cycle: Understanding the Four Phases
Understanding the cycle of real estate I think is incredibly important for anyone who is looking to buy or currently owns to understand....

Michael Belfor
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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How to Win in a Competitive Market
Despite interest hikes and talk of a real estate slowdown, housing inventory is still low, and the market remains intensely competitive....

Michael Belfor
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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Pre-Approval: What Is It?
The question surrounding a pre-approval and what is it it or how to get started with it comes up pretty often. The mortgage...

Michael Belfor
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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Making the Choice Between Renting and Buying
Vlog Post as it pertains to the common question of renting v. buying. If you'd like to find out more about this or anything else...

Michael Belfor
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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Fed Hikes and Mortgage Rates Explained
How will the Fed’s recently announced quarter point hike to the Fed Funds Rate affect mortgage rates? The answer may surprise you.

Michael Belfor
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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When to Consider Appreciation When Buying Turn Key Real Estate
I think investing in nonowner occupied properties are a bit different than owner occupied. The question of course comes down to an...

Michael Belfor
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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2022 CONFORMING LOAN LIMITS
In the last few weeks I've gotten quite a few questions as it pertains to the loan limits in California, specifically 2-4 units and the...

Michael Belfor
Mar 15, 20225 min read
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Understanding the Data on Home Appreciation
Vlog Post as it pertains to our appreciating market. If you'd like to find out more about this or anything else surrounding housing and...

Michael Belfor
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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Tips for Buying a Home in 2022 (Part II)
A conversation I had with a client provoked a thought that I think is good to share for this super competitive market. We’re seeing...

Michael Belfor
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Four Tips for Buying a Home in 2022
The first secret I’d share with any potential buyer is to get pre-approved. This is really putting the cart before the horse if you don’t...

Michael Belfor
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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Will We See A Housing Crash? (Part III)
Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble: A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That...

Michael Belfor
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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Put Your Home Equity to Work For You
Vlog Post as it pertains to Home Equity. If you'd like to find out more about this or anything else surrounding housing and the market,...

Michael Belfor
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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Buying A Home on Single Income
Buying a home on one income can be daunting however it’s not impossible. The first thing one should consider is a budget and...

Michael Belfor
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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Hindsight Can Be 20/20
Hindsight can often be 20/20 and this certainly appears to be one of those circumstances. This is an excerpt from MBS Highway and Barry...

Michael Belfor
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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