The Amateur Financier

10 Surprising Stats and Facts About Real Estate

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Amey • 1 Comment

After the housing disaster of 2008, plenty of homeowners made a fortune as houses are being sold now at a rate that was never estimated before. Buying a real estate property in 2019 is less risky than it has ever been. Rates are going up and ROI is almost guaranteed. Although you do need to have a good credit history to get a mortgage with good interest rates. The chart below depicts how houses(since 2009-10) are being sold like hot pancakes.

Real estate stats and facts for home buyers, real estate agents and homeowners

1) Almost 70% of millennials regret buying their homes (CNBC)

2) Since February 2019, it took the typical homebuyer 73 days to close on their new home after their first home visit. (Redfin)

3) 11% of homebuyers in 2019 have been either Younger Gen Y or Millennials. (National Association of Realtors)

4) 26% of homebuyers in 2019 have been either Older Gen Y or Millennials. (National Association of Realtors)

5) 24% of homebuyers in 2019 have been either Gen X’ers. (National Association of Realtors)

5 Ways to Get Cheap Concert Tickets

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Amey • 0 Comments

Are you looking for cheap concert tickets in your city? According to a report by Statista, on average, a music concert ticket costs 94.31 U.S. dollars. Ticket prices have been increasing gradually since the year 2011. Needless to say, paying 94.31 U.S. dollars for a live music show is not something a frugal person would… Continue Reading

Bitcoin: 3 Alternatives You Need to Jump On[in 2019]

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Amey • 2 Comments

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. With Bitcoin, it is possible to send and receive money without the need for a third-party intermediary like a bank. You can send money directly to another Bitcoin registered user and vice versa. Plus, every single transaction is recorded publically in the form of a Blockchain. This… Continue Reading

Charity Miles Review- Make Every Workout Count

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Amey • 3 Comments

Charity Miles is a free fitness tracker app for Android and iOS devices. It tracks the distance covered every time you head out for a jog or a walk and donates the equivalent amount to your chosen charity organization. Large organizations like Stand Up To Cancer, ASPCA, Feeding America, WWF, and many more are participants… Continue Reading

The Regulation Aspect When Looking For A Broker

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Roger • 2 Comments

Brokers are very important when you want to venture into financial trading they are the link or the platform connecting you to the market and ensure that your trading session is worthwhile. With the backing of technology, more so internet, the industry has evolved with online broker sites coming up. These trading sites are very… Continue Reading