2024 will be an interesting year in the real estate market. In 2023 we saw a slowdown and I expect to see the same thing in 2024 with the possibility of an upside in the latter half of 2024. If the FED does lower rates, expect to see people rushing into the market. So if you are considering buying,

2023 was the year of rate hikes, the Fed funds rate increased from 4.5% to 5.5% in 2023 via four different rate hikes that were all within the first 7 months of the year. For those who are new to financial jargon, the Fed Funds rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other to borrow money o

Finding balance is one of the hardest things to do when embarking on a new experience. With so much excitement around the newfound knowledge and journey to come, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. A balanced real estate investment strategy diversifies risk and maximizes returns while aligning with

When it comes to increasing the value of your home, not all renovations are created equal. Some upgrades can significantly boost your property's worth and appeal, while others might not give you the return on investment you're hoping for. If you're considering making changes to your home, it's cruci

If you think you need an enormous amount of cash to become the owner of an investment property, you are wrong. I did it for 12K.   For those who have never purchased real estate, and whose names are not currently on a mortgage. You are considered a "First Time Home Buyer!" Which means that you quali

Do All Bubbles Burst? Fixed Rate Mortgage over 20 years Freddie Mac, 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States [MORTGAGE30US], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MORTGAGE30US, June 12, 2022.   If you look at the 30-year Fixed Rat

How Increasing mortgage rates are impacting the real estate market. 5/5/22 Increasing mortgage rates have led to a slow, but steady decline in demand for homes. According to NAR Research, the volume of home sales in January was 16% above the historical average. In February home sales were 11% percen

How to make deals happen when cash is low! If you are anything like me and earn a great but modest income that gives you just enough capital to invest in a single rental property every year, but you want to scale faster, try thinking outside the box. This has been my scenario for the past 18 months.

You think you know Real Estate? Well let's talk about it...   My name is Cameron Gunnels, I am a third-generation real estate agent. After his time in the Military, my grandfather Lawrence Gunnels relocated from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio and in 1971 created Gunnels Realty. He began b