College towns are a breed apart, and they can present unique investment opportunities when some key factors are aligned. In some of these markets, rental yields can be as high as 14%, so they’re a smart choice for investors. The demographics in a college town help create this favorable environment for rental property. There are several major advantages to owning rental property in college towns: Large Tenant Pool: College towns have a large population of renters, with new ones coming in every semester.... read more

We all love Pinterest and how easy it makes all these DIY projects look, but when it comes down to it, we are either too intimidated by them or just don’t have the time or money.  So here are 4 easy ways to give your living room a lift: Address your Floor Plan Pushing your couch against the wall may be the easy choice (and possibly maximize the most floor space), but it is not always what will look the best.  Even if you can pull the couch a few inches away from the wall, it will actually make you... read more

We recently covered some tips for utilizing social media as a CRE agent and one of those tips was to have a focused message. While it may be easy to come up with your message, it may be difficult to figure out how to consistently convey that message without repeatedly posting the same thing. One way is through deliberate and thought-out content marketing. Content marketing is much more than just a social media post, it’s an additional way to expand your reach. Creating your own content may seem daunting bu... read more

Is your home on the market?  Here are some tips for showing your home during the cold, winter months!

Retail sentiment is shifting in a big way. Many analysts point to the decline of nearly 10% in brick-and-mortar retail since last year as a signal that retail sentiment is down. However, the numbers say consumers are spending and optimistic, while industrial took the place of core assets as the second highest producing markets over the last year. Retail sentiment is shifting; here are 3 things you need to know. #1: Brick-and-Mortar Retail Sentiment is Shifting Offline That is, as brick-and-mortar stores a... read more