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2023 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions: Homebuying Costs Aren't Coming Down
After being overwhelmed in the housing frenzy of the recent past, homeowners, sellers, buyers, and renters may be underwhelmed in 2023....
jfennimore
Apr 27, 20231 min read


How Local, Low-Volume Investors Outperformed iBuyers in a Down Market
Led by tech and venture capital-fueled upstarts coronated as iBuyers, home-flipping profits plummered in the second half of 2022 as the...
jfennimore
Apr 13, 20231 min read


Is the U.S. Tipping Into a Recession? The Answer Will Determine the Direction of the Housing Market
Whether the nation is in a recession, hurtling toward one, or will narrowly avoid it altogether, whatever is going on in this uncertain,...
jfennimore
Mar 30, 20231 min read


The Demise of Silicon Valley Bank
The Rapid Collapse of the 16th Largest Bank in America Silicon Valley Bank was set up in 1983 to service the burgeoning tech ecosystem...
jfennimore
Mar 14, 20231 min read


The Great Slowdown: The 10 U.S. Cities Where Home Sales Are Down the Most
The list of metropolitan areas where existing-home resale transactions have declined the most was derived from CoreLogic sales data,...
jfennimore
Mar 2, 20231 min read


The Strange Game of Chicken Happening Between Homebuyers and Sellers: Who Will Blink First?
The real estate game is at a stalemate that shows no signs of budging anytime soon, with neither buyers nor sellers willing to make the...
jfennimore
Feb 23, 20231 min read


6 Ways to Mitigate Loan Risk
There are a lot of levers you can pull to mitigate risk, including changing terms to offset the risk of a loan. Risk tolerance is less...
jfennimore
Feb 14, 20231 min read


Understanding 4 Big Construction Risks
Construction lending comes with a lot of risks, so fully understanding those risks is an essential part of every lender's job. Expecting...
jfennimore
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Beyond Capital: Lenders Can Help Investors By Providing Expertise
A real estate loan investor will likely want to make improvements to any recently purchased property to increase its potential income....
jfennimore
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
In 2021, losses from cybercrime in the real estate/rental category reached $350,328,166 according to the latest FPI Internet Crime...
jfennimore
Jan 19, 20231 min read


What a Market Downturn Means for Real Estate Investing in 2023
As the housing market transitions quickly from frenzy to flatline, here's what real estate investors can expect and how they can adjust...
jfennimore
Jan 9, 20231 min read


DIGGING INTO NEW CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
As existing inventory continues to diminish, and profit becomes slimmer on flips, knowledgeable investors across the United States are...
jfennimore
Dec 22, 20221 min read


FORECLOSURE CASE STUDY: UNPREPARED BORROWER ILL-EQUIPPED TO HANDLE PROJECT
The borrower purchased the property from a private seller for $260,00 and planned to renovate it for $40,000 with expected time of 90-120...
jfennimore
Dec 13, 20221 min read


How Renovated Foreclosures Stabilize Communities
According to an analysis of proprietary data from Auction.com and public record data from ATTOM Data Solutions, foreclosure properties...
jfennimore
Dec 1, 20221 min read


How to Flip a House in 6 Steps: House Flipping 101
House flipping entails purchasing distressed properties, renovating them, and reselling them for a profit. You will typically find these...
jfennimore
Nov 17, 20222 min read


4 Reasons to Choose Hard Money Lenders Over Banks
Looking for hard money lenders that offer personal loans for your next real estate investment? When times are hard and cash flow is a...
jfennimore
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Top 3 Loans for Flipping Houses
Looking to flip a house but not sure where to get the financing? When you work with a hard money lender like First Funding Loans, you can...
jfennimore
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Tips to Find the Right Loan Provider for Your Mixed Use Property
Mixed-use properties are composed of multiple units zoned for different purposes such as residential, commercial, industrial and...
jfennimore
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Most Common ways to Finance A Rental Property
When you purchase your primary residence, your options for financing are more straightforward. This will be the place you live and call...
jfennimore
Dec 9, 20202 min read


Tips to Find the Best Properties for Fix and Flip Business
Finding properties to support your fix and flip business can be a challenge at times. You’re not picking out a home you love, after all....
jfennimore
Nov 25, 20202 min read
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