Ground Break Properties

“I’ll wait for the market to crash and buy then” 😬
I don’t think anyone can argue that the dramatic increase in the housing market raised some very valid questions about what things will look like in the next few years. These are some of the questions I ask myself and how I think about it.
People can speculate but the truth is nobody really knows what’s going to happen - there’s been speculation of a crash coming for many years now and we’ve seen what ended up happening.
That doesn’t mean a correction isn’t coming at some point, but some better questions to ask might be focused around your specific situation and what you want out of your investments.
Are you investing for the future? Focus on the long term benefits of appreciation 5-10-20 years down the line. Invest in the right pieces of property that don’t cost you anything to own each month, and hold onto it through the ups and downs - because history shows that real estate trends up and down, all the way up.
Consider your entire investment situation and what amount of leverage you’re comfortable with, then understand what it means for you if interest rates were to steadily increase or a correction were to happen… In general, I think you’ll find that the likelihood of all the benefits you’ll see by buying the asset now will outweigh waiting for a correction - but that’s just my opinion.
Just make sure to understand the market you’re investing in and buy based on fundamentals instead of emotion - or work with someone who does!

These are the questions I’ve been answering this week as we head into the New Year.
I love this time of year for a lot of reasons - family, games, turkey, shortbread, just to name a few!… But another one of the biggest reasons is because it’s the perfect time for reflection and growth.
I try to do some form of this daily, but it’s so powerful to get out of that day to day mindset and look back on the past 365 days. The scariest place to be in is the same place as last year, and it’s amazing the amount of change we can create for ourselves in just one year… Often way more than we even thought possible!
Thank you to everyone who supported us this past year 😊… I’ve learned a lot from my own experience as well as from many incredible others. I can’t wait to implement those lessons and find out what I learn during 2022!
Wishing all of you a fantastic New Year! 🥂

Don’t put all the work into baking the cake and then forget to put the icing on!
Truthfully, I prefer pie. But the analogy works better as icing on a cake, and that’s what the landscaping is! 🍰
After spending 10 years in the landscape industry, I’ve seen how it can become an afterthought and often gets overlooked during home renovations. This is unfortunate, because just as there are simple cosmetic things you can do to the home to increase curb appeal, there are simple things you can do to the landscape as well.
Check out these tips to help with curb appeal and set up your investment property for better buyers, appraisals, and prospective tenants.