Real Estate Articles

As agents, helping clients find their dream home is about understanding what their needs are and making sure you do your best to meet or exceed them. While it’s common that buyers ask you questions, you should also be asking them questions to help you get a bigger picture of their needs. I know that sometimes the easiest path to selling ...

Small businesses and real estate investors are discovering that the new business landscape demands a ‘share or die’ mentality. However, when is it smart to participate in real estate collaboration efforts and when is it more beneficial to keep information to yourself? Several articles have been published on sharing and real estate collaboration. Recent developments in social media have made ...

Landlords don’t just collect rent checks. Successful landlords must understand the law, negotiate different personalities, and adapt to various problems that can pop up at any time. Here are six things every potential landlord should consider before taking a launch. Being a landlord is not a 9 to 5  job structure Landlords don’t punch time clocks and work regular hours. ...

In a bid to attain financial stability, many go about searching for proper investments with their income. Real estate is one of the most robust investment options, especially in the long run. Highlighted below are 7 important reasons why you should take advantage of this robust investment option and invest in real estate. It’s as Safe as Houses  “Safe as ...

NREH was in an interview with Mr. Odukwe Emmanuel, the head of mortgage banking services at Citicode mortgage Nigeria. This interview addresses the things you need to know about the National Housing fund scheme. Things like the criteria needed, those that are eligible to apply, frequently asked questions and how long it takes to process. Mr. Odukwe: Criticode is one ...

Leverage is the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital to purchase and/or increase the potential return of investment—the term is used on both Wall Street and in the Main Street real estate market. The easiest example for real estate is a mortgage, where you’re using your own money to leverage the purchase. In most cases, a 20% down ...

When you invest in residential real estate, you are getting more than a home or a piece of land upon which to build a home. Real estate investment has become a popular way for people to make money, and it is not uncommon to buy a house or land without any intention of living there. Some people simply buy and ...

This article contains the profile of successful men in Nigeria real estate sector that are making waves in their various fields. In no particular order, we have Reverend Ugochukwu Chime He is currently the President of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN). Chief Jide Taiwo He is founder of Jide Taiwo & Company. He has a vast professional experience ...

Real estate rental investing seems so easy; passive income, property appreciation, tax benefits and more but people often makes some serious rental mistakes. The reality of life as a landlord isn’t so rosy. It’s hard work. It takes time, research and careful study to understand the business. It’s far easier to lose money on rental property than to make money. ...

Real estate investors, along with the rest of society, are what you may consider conscious consumers. Every time a truly good deal presents itself, investors would be hard pressed to pass it up. After all, a real estate bargain presents the perfect opportunity to maximize profits.   The cheaper you can acquire a property, the more attractive the ROI (return ...