www.geraldlucas.com; Gerald Lucas is an internationally recognized real estate expert who holds business degrees from MIT and Howard University. Gerald is a landlord, licensed realtor and investor who has owned and managed properties that range from single family homes and condos to apartment complexes. Gerald has coached hundreds of students throughout the US and Canada how to invest in residential real estate. Gerald accurately identified the local real estate market price bottom in early 2011 then partnered with a pension fund to form a REIT where he raised over $100 million of investment capital and served as Chief Investment Officer. In 2017, Gerald co-founded NNG Capital Fund, a groundbreaking real estate fund that provided protection against market uncertainty by combining residential real estate with mortgage notes. Gerald is the author of “How To Sell Your Home During COVID-19”, "Real Estate Investing Secrets” and "Short Sale Specifics" which draw from his 20+ years of experience as a real estate professional. In 2019, Gerald founded Youth Passion For Music whose proceeds fund musical instruments, instrument repair and music lessons for Jersey City kids. Gerald has also been a long-time supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether you should pay a contractor up front before they begin work.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the kind of insurance you need when you move.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 7 things you should never put into a garbage disposal.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the danger of using Drano to unclog kitchen sinks.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses several problems associated with block-chain listed slices of properties.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether it's better to use a title company or attorney when you buy or sell property.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how recent tariff-induced market gyrations will affect real estate.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a final walk through is necessary when you buy a home.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the ideal number of homes you should look at before you buy.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how much local school districts affect home values.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether home sellers should price their home high.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how much home buyers should pay for a home inspection.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether late rent payments can impact your credit rating.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 quick & inexpensive improvements to make a home more appealing to home buyers.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 solutions when a home does not appraise for the purchase price.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals when a NJ condo owner can legally refuse to pay their condo fees.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros and cons of subdividing a property.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the difference between mortgage buydowns, adjustable rate mortgage (ARMs) & discount points.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether the "Iceberg House" trend is a good idea for homeowners.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas presents his 2025 housing forecast.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas suggests 3 real estate related new year's resolutions for 2025.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals and talks about the biggest real estate story of 2024.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas wishes Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays 2024 to his real estate insider family.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether having an EV charging station will increase a home's value.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas shares year end real estate tips for homeowners, home sellers & buyers.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether section 8 tenants are bad.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 3 things to be grateful for this thanksgiving 2024.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what happens when a home purchase contract expires.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what happens when a tenant's lease expires.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals several essential home clean out tips.
Real estate expert & best-selling author, Gerald Lucas discusses how home building costs have recently changed.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros & cons of concrete block homes versus wood framed homes.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals which type of homes had the biggest recent insurance cost increases.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the most common mistake homeowners make in filing a property tax appeal.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros and cons of buying a newly built home vs. a pre-existing home.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the Fed's half point rate cut this month will affect real estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how much money a property owner will make on an Airbnb listing.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a HELOC (home equity line of credit) or a cash out refinance is better for property owners.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what homeowners & buyers should know about the Fed's expected September rate cut.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether lower home inventory has cooled home buyer demand.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what credit score you need to get a mortgage to buy a home.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a key first step that home buyers often miss when they're trying to buy a home.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the July 2024 Fed meeting may affect housing.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to lower your home insurance premium.
Real Estate Expert & Best Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the best way to resolve a real estate dispute.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what to do when your adjustable rate mortgage increases.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for lowering your electric bill in summer.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for finding a good mason.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a tenant or a landlord is responsible for unclogging a rental unit toilet.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether homeowners really need title insurance.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 things borrowers should never do before getting a home mortgage.