A look into where the housing market is headed in 2023.

Many economists fear we are entering a bear market, which impacts real estate values and sends them on a downward spiral. With a looming recession, the Fed increasing interest rates to control inflation and a housing market that’s been over-valued for over a year, this could be the most opportune time to sell—or stand your ground with your current portfolio and reinforce your tenancies. If you’re considering selling one or more of your investment properties, here are some “housekeeping” things to gather together regarding documents and certifications to make your property appealing to potential investors.

In some markets and cities, crime has been on the increase over the last year. Neighborhoods that used to be peaceful and crime-free have changed. Whether you’re looking to invest in a new property or add to your real estate portfolio, adding a layer of scrutiny around the crime reports as well as how you can improve properties you already have to be more resistant to crime. Tenants rank safety high on their list when they are seeking a new place to live—making sure your property is safe in many ways is what we cover in this article.

Taken from the July 13, 2022, EIC Club Conversations event, Jennifer de Jesus talked about “The New Market” and how the economic environment, Federal Reserve interest rate actions and the overall market softening is opening up ample opportunities for real estate investors.

This week’s article includes tips shared on the 7/13/22 Empire Investment Club event, “Club Conversations: Sourcing Deals and Finding Off-Market Opportunities with Ronald Bowser.” Learn ways to find those hot off-market deals, especially when the market is softening and foreclosures are on the rise. You, too, can source your own deals with a little patience and the right resources.

This week’s EIC article includes key takeaways from the “Analyzing Properties for Cash Flow” Club Conversations event on March 9, 2022. It includes Jennifer’s very own spreadsheet with formulas for assessing a property’s potential for cash flow as well as key takeaways from the conversation.

We’ve all seen it plastered across the headlines: crime is on the rise. In this article, we talk about the Lehigh Valley crime impacts and how it can deter quality tenants. The good news is that over the last decade, violent crime has been on the decline in the Lehigh Valley. The pandemic, however, has inflamed violence and crime trends, making tenants potentially nervous about their rental choices.

In this article, we’ll talk about the Lehigh Valley region and what we are forecasting for some pretty big changes in 2022. The turbulence will continue, but in the form of market softening, increased foreclosures and lower rents. All in all, we expect the real estate market in the Lehigh Valley to normalize in 2022, creating more opportunities for investors to add to their portfolio of investment properties.