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The median home value in Fort Wayne is $82,900. Fort Wayne home values have declined -1.1% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 3.1% within the next year. Despite Zillow’s prediction, their Home Value Index has been under $86,000 since May of 2009. Yes, since May of 2015, home values as indicated by […]

The Story behind Our Last Residential Rehab When we first arrived at the property on Sherbrook Drive, it became apparent that this house would need a lot of renovation to bring it up to snuff. The property was left heavily disheveled, with trash, old furniture, and many pieces in the home broken or missing. The […]

The most attractive billboards or the loudest promotions do not always translate to the best expertise for the job. Real estate agents are an integral part of the buying and selling process that can offer unique insights and experience. They also help share some of the stress – and help you concentrate on what matters […]

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]

Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]