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jfennimore
Apr 30, 20242 min read
State of the Private Lending Industry: Reflecting on 2023 with an Eye Toward 2024
Lightning Docs, the official loan documents and loan document platform of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), recently...

jfennimore
Apr 17, 20245 min read
Is Predatory Investing Creating a Single-Family Home Shortage?
The shortage of U.S. single-family homes is a multifaceted issue requiring a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Stop...

jfennimore
Apr 2, 20245 min read
A Primer for Office to Multifamily Conversions
Several converging factors are making office-to-multifamily projects more appealing for investors and capital providers. Here's what you...

jfennimore
Feb 22, 20243 min read
Do Your Budgets and Inspections Agree?
Don't overlook these five common examples of budget omissions. As the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words. The problem in...

jfennimore
Feb 6, 20246 min read
Residential Pre-Foreclosure Auction Best Practices
Although the pre-foreclosure acquisition path presents complexities and challenges, the rewards can be substantial for those who navigate...

jfennimore
Jan 23, 20243 min read
Market Update: Capital Sources
For lenders to thrive in the current demanding capital landscape, understanding the pulse of the market and the factors driving it is of...

jfennimore
Jan 9, 20241 min read
Quarter Trend Comparison: Landscape Mostly Unchanged
Second quarter 2023 trends are similar to first quarter. Overall, we're seeing the same trends as we did in the first quarter: rising...

jfennimore
Jan 3, 20241 min read
Mix ‘n’ Max: 5 Bold and Beautiful Bathrooms That’ll Inspire You To Finally Take a Design Risk
Bathrooms are one of the few areas in your house where you can take very personal design risks. Here are five unique ways to combine...

jfennimore
Dec 12, 20231 min read
The New Wave in Decor: These Are the Hottest Design Trends You’ll See in 2024
According to the pros, a new wave of decor trends is on the horizon, promising to reshape our homes and living spaces. “For 2024, it’s...

jfennimore
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Will the Housing Market Roar Back in 2024? Our Fearless Predictions for the Year Ahead
The past year has been a particularly brutal one for the housing market. Buyers can’t afford to buy, sellers don’t want to sell, mortgage...

jfennimore
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Where Are People Moving to in 2023? An Inside Look at This Year’s Moving Trends from PODS
Here’s a breakdown of the top 20 cities in the U.S. that have seen the most growth, with their position on our list last year in...

jfennimore
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Goldman Just Dropped a Housing Market Forecast for 2024 & Sees High Home Prices, High Mortgage Rates
One thing has been true about home prices since the pandemic began: They just keep going up across the country. In 2023, this has...

jfennimore
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Bargain Hunters, Rejoice: Top 20 Emerging Housing Markets Deliver on Affordability This Fall
The top emerging housing markets in America this fall have one key thing in common: They’re generally places where buyers can still find...

jfennimore
Oct 17, 20231 min read
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Continues to Trend Upward in July
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported 1.0% annual change...

jfennimore
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Understanding Draw Management
Lenders must help borrowers understand the intricacies of draw management for their rehab projects, including how draws are tied to...

jfennimore
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Vacation Rental Bonanza: The 10 Cities Where Hosts Can Make the Biggest Profits
Renters are looking for places with access to popular outdoor amenities like beaches, lakes, and ski resorts, says Bram Gallagher, an...

jfennimore
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Comparing Year-Over-Year Loan Data: Q1 2022 to Q1 2023
Analysis of the first quarter year-over-year changes reveals that market conditions have exerted pressure on both private lenders and...

jfennimore
Jul 20, 20231 min read
Real Estate Investor Demand Turned a Corner in Early 2023
Demand from local real estate investors turned a corner in early 2023, a good sign for the private lending industry and the retail...

jfennimore
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Top Housing Markets for 2023
In this update, our 2023 Top Housing Markets report, we zoom in on the top ten markets ranked by sales and price growth to see why these...

jfennimore
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Is an All-Cash Offer on a House Always a Good Idea? The True Risks and Rewards
While an all-cash offer has many positive qualities, there are still some pitfalls you’ll want to avoid. Here’s how to do it right. Put...
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