Jan 15What Andrew Shader Wants Home Buyers to Know About the Current Housing InventoryOver the past few years, a decrease in available housing inventory has significantly affected home prices. According to Andrew Shader, if you’ve been in the housing market for a while, just waiting for the right time to move into your dream home, that time may be coming now. Calculated Risk…Property Management3 min readProperty Management3 min read
Jan 14Real Estate Transaction Apps to Avoid, According to Andrew ShaderWhether you’re handling a monthly rent payment, a security deposit, or a hefty sum related to a property purchase, many different types of real estate deals involve money changing hands. According to Andrew Shader, safe money transfer should always be a top priority whether you’re the sender or the receiver. …Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Jan 13Andrew Shader’s Take on Redfin’s Virtual House Flipping Feature (and Why It Closed)House flipping, while full of financial risk, can be a lucrative venture if you choose the right property and have the right strategy to build value. …Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Nov 21, 2022Andrew Shader Answers an Important Question: Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?Wondering whether you should even consider purchasing a home during the current rate of inflation? According to real estate pro Andrew Shader, there are some key reasons why you shouldn’t feel too deterred by inflation when you’re considering new property ownership. Very few positives come along with inflation. It feels…Property Investment3 min readProperty Investment3 min read
Nov 21, 2022What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation? Andrew Shader ExplainsBefore you make a big move, it’s important to get a gauge on current home prices, how they’ve shifted in the recent past, and how they’re expected to shift in the future. …Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Sep 12, 2022Selling Your House? Real Estate Expert Andrew Shader Says Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than EverThe past two years have seen dramatic increases in home appreciation rates. This has meant that home sellers were able to sell their homes for considerably more than even just a few years ago. The market is starting to stabilize, with more moderate home value increases. …Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Sep 12, 2022Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market, According to Entrepreneur Andrew ShaderThe Great Recession brought about a crash in the real estate market and general uncertainty about the economy for millions of people. The fear that this might happen again during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired the federal government to institute a forbearance program. …Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Dec 15, 2021What’s the Difference Between Flipping Properties and Renting Them Out? According to Andrew ShaderAndrew Shader recognizes that flipping properties and renting them out are both viable but different investment strategies. Your overall goals should determine which investment strategy is most optimal for your situation. Owning real estate properties while actively renting them out offers passive income and the ability to accumulate wealth over…Andrew Shader3 min readAndrew Shader3 min read
Nov 15, 2021How Much of a Down Payment Do You Really Need to Buy a Home, According to Andrew Shader?When homebuyers ask how much of a down payment they need to purchase a home, the typical answer is 20%. This number is a common misconception, though, at least according to Andrew Shader. In a recent Lending Tree survey, consumers were asked what the biggest hurdle is that they face…Housing2 min readHousing2 min read
Nov 12, 2021Andrew Shader Explains: Are Homes More or Less Affordable than They Were in the Past?There appears to be a rise in the number of headlines touting the unaffordability of housing in America. Is it actually true? In this article, real estate investor Andrew Shader discusses what affordability means and uncovers the truth behind housing affordability. The price of a home is important, for sure…Andrew Shader3 min readAndrew Shader3 min read