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NPLA MEETING RECAP: ECONOMY & HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK
At the most recent NPLA Meeting, NPLA members were provided with a wealth of data, information, and market observations. Rick Sharga,...
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Jun 20, 20249 min read


Leverage Virtual Employees for Flexibility and Efficiency
The adoption of virtual employees in private lending offers myriad benefits, including cost savings, access to a global talent pool,...
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Jun 5, 20244 min read


Surf’s Up, Prices Down: America’s 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2024
It’s that time of year again—school’s out for the summer, and families across the country are packing up to hit the beaches. You’ve...
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May 22, 20246 min read


April 2024 Hottest Housing Markets
Highlights The Manchester-Nashua, NH, metro area ranked as the country’s hottest housing market in April. Prices were stable nationwide...
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May 14, 20244 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...
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Apr 30, 20242 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...
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Apr 17, 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...
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Apr 2, 20245 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...
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Feb 22, 20243 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...
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Feb 6, 20246 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...
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Jan 23, 20243 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...
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Jan 9, 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...
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Jan 3, 20241 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...
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Dec 12, 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...
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Dec 4, 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...
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Nov 16, 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...
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Oct 31, 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...
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Oct 26, 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...
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Oct 17, 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...
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Oct 3, 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...
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Sep 8, 20231 min read
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