by Michael Fourte | Mar 21, 2019
If you’re someone who enjoys watching legal dramas, then you may have thought about pursuing a career as a lawyer. It’s a challenging field and not the right fit for everyone, but if it’s something you’re passionate about, work on developing these four skills....
by Michael Fourte | Mar 12, 2019
Investing in real estate takes skill and knowledge of the industry. From market trends to shifting property values, in order to be successful as a real estate investor, there is much to know. It’s also important to be on top of the latest strategies. With the right...
by Michael Fourte | Feb 28, 2019
Purchasing a property to rent out is very different than buying a home to live in. While the basics of it are the same, there are many common mistakes first-time real estate investors make merely because they aren’t aware of the process. If you’re thinking about...
by Michael Fourte | Feb 19, 2019
The real estate industry is not new, but with all of the home renovation and design TV shows this day, it’s become a career many people are now interested in pursuing. If your only knowledge of what real estate is like comes from TV shows, then you may have...
by Michael Fourte | Jan 14, 2019
2019 is here and with it new predictions for what will happen in the real estate market. In 2019, expect mortgage rates to increase. Costs will increase for home buyers, which will create a higher demand for rental properties. Technology advancement Technology will...
by Michael Fourte | Dec 27, 2018
If you’re looking to buy your first home or your first investment property, there’s a lot of terms thrown around during the process that you may be unfamiliar with. Here are six of the most common real estate terms you may not know. Amortization Amortization is a way...
by Michael Fourte | Nov 14, 2018
Becoming a real estate investor can be a really risky process. There are no guarantees that any property you purchase will be a success rental property. However, it can be a great source of extra income if you do it correctly. To maximize your profits, here are three...
by Michael Fourte | Nov 6, 2018
When I first attended Fordham Law School I really did not know what to expect. I was working at the time teaching as an Assistant Professor of Naval History and Science during the day at the State University of New York Maritime College and Fordham University....
by Michael Fourte | Oct 12, 2018
If you hate doing the dishes, you may have considered adding a dishwasher to your home. But, if you really want to cut out the time you spend in the kitchen, you should add a second dishwasher. While it may seem excessive, adding a second dishwasher or a dishwasher...
by Michael Fourte | Sep 10, 2018
The real estate market is littered with confusing terms that can turn someone away from buying a property. One of the terms people might not be familiar with is lis pendens. A lis pendens is a term a lawyer uses for a pending lawsuit related to the title of a...
