Source: Scotsman Guide — Here’s a line slung around a lot in the past year: “These are unprecedented times.” But it’s absolutely true in the sense that the mortgage industry is facing the biggest housing inventory shortage in decades. In the past, there have...
Source: Scotsman Guide — Commercial mortgage underwriting is usually discussed in terms of asset performance, such as rents, occupancy, expenses, valuations and debt loads. But we can’t forget that traditional lenders, especially banks, also are evaluating the...
Source: CNBC — Many Americans are suddenly house rich. On paper, anyway. Soaring home prices have resulted in a record amount of home equity on hand. By the end of last year, roughly 46 million homeowners held a total $7.3 trillion in equity to tap, the largest...
Source: Forbes — There’s a problem inside the multifamily industry. I’m not the first person to point it out, but I will join the chorus of people speaking out about it. That problem is cliquish behavior. If this was about everyone joining together to push the...
Source: CNBC — In this hot housing market, it can be easy to blow your budget. That’s why you have to have a clear plan in place before you start looking for your next home, experts say. “If you don’t go in with a clear budget in terms of what it is you can...
Source: Point2Homes — There are several sources you can use to find auction listings. The local government websites are a good starting point, but you can also check out real estate websites, MLS reports and even local newspapers. If you’re only looking for...