Author: Fraker Realty

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could accurately predict the trajectory of the real estate market? Investment opportunities would be endless! We could rest easy knowing our money is safe and will generate the attractive returns commonly received through appreciation, cash flow, and tax benefits. Nothing can be predicted with 100% certainty, but there are…

February 27, 2023 by Matthew Fraker Due Diligence in Real Estate Due diligence is an investigatory period in real estate transactions wherein the Buyer can freely conduct inspections and decide whether or not to move forward or back out. The 7/2022 North Carolina contract titled Standard Form 2-T: Offer to Purchase and Contract defines due…

July 6th, 2022 by Matthew Fraker As economists discuss the possibility of a recession, I became intrigued by the relationship between money and happiness. We need money to survive, a metric commonly referred to as a living wage. Is there an amount over and above living wage which will increase our overall happiness? If so,…

September 7th, 2021 by Matthew Fraker You have decided to start investing in real estate, which according to The College Investor, is responsible for creating the wealth of 90% of the world’s millionaires. If it’s done using tried-and-true principles, real estate can be a very profitable venture.  So, what are the types of returns that…

September 2, 2021 by Matthew Fraker Here are a couple of helpful tips for breaking into the lucrative field of real estate investment without substantial upfront costs. Investing in real estate can be a very profitable opportunity, but it requires patience, like many good things. Real estate can produce returns through appreciation, tax advantages, amortization,…

July 3, 2021 by Matthew Fraker There are many steps an investor must take to determine whether a real estate investment is sound. To do this, the savvy investor will conduct numerous analyses. One of the most important metrics the investor has in their arsenal when analyzing potential investment is the capitalization rate.   What is…

June 10, 2021 by Matthew Fraker When I first started my real estate career years ago, a colleague told me that the average homebuyer typically considers three aspects before purchasing a home: price, location, and features (size, updates, style). The same colleague said that potential buyers should only pick two of the criteria as it…

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” -Henry Ford April 16, 2021 by Matthew Fraker One should always perform a job, regardless of the size, to the best of one’s ability. When I first started in real estate, my instructors told me that we owe a fiduciary duty to our clients. Fiduciary…

March 30, 2021 by Matthew Fraker There are numerous causes of depreciation in real estate, and there are many different trains of thought regarding the topic. I am going to discuss three of the major categories in this post. When identifying causes of depreciation, I consider the land and structure to be two separate assets.…

Updated on November 2, 2021 by Matthew Fraker Research suggests that it can take as little as a fraction of a second to form a first impression of a stranger. If we apply the same principle to housing, prospective buyers will likely begin to form an opinion of your house before reaching the front door.…