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Cory Thompson July 30, 2019

The Community Reinvestment Act Explained In Simple Terms

The federal government adopted the Housing and Community Development Act in 1977, and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) portion was designed to prompt lending institutions to provide mortgages for low- and moderate-income Americans. The underlying reasoning for the CRA was to discourage discriminatory lending practices that inhibited low-income communities and neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Outlook, Market Trends, Real Estate

Cory Thompson July 25, 2019

The Monopoly Technique – How To Build Value By Acquiring Adjacent Properties

Have you ever played the classic board game called Monopoly? The object of the game is to collect all the properties until one winner bankrupts all the other players. The other part of the game is that accumulating properties adjacent to each other increases the value of the individual properties. When a player acquires all the properties of the same color (two or three), then the rents go up and property development can begin.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Market Trends, Real Estate

Cory Thompson July 16, 2019

How To Find Hot Real Estate Markets

A hot market in real estate is identified by a few things, which include higher prices, lower amounts of unsold inventory, and desirable neighborhoods. Neighborhoods can increase in value because of having an excellent location, high-paying jobs, quality schools, and a variety of attractive amenities.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Real Estate

Cory Thompson July 10, 2019

3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction

3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a home, but it can also be used to print one at a much lower cost when compared to traditional home construction.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Innovation, Market Trends, Real Estate

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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