Why a Weakening Housing Market Could Be Good News for Fix and Flip Investors
Business Development, Upcoming Trends & Changes
A recent BiggerPockets’ blog post carried the headline “Why I’ll Never Fix and Flip Houses Again.” The writer lamented about the HGTV factor:...
What Seismic Retrofit Requirements Mean for Lenders and Investors
Business Development, Upcoming Trends & Changes
As seismic retrofit programs on the West Coast begin a new phase of migrating from voluntary programs to mandatory programs, lenders, investors, and...
Charles Towle: Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight
Q: How did you first get into this business? A: Interestingly enough, at an ashram in India. I was taking a break from a financial...
Anthony’s Rules for Successs
Leadership
“I would have written a shorter letter if I had more time.” Abraham Lincoln (yes, he really said this.) “Perfection is not attainable,...
Cities to Watch: Seattle
Uncategorized
Seattle is often regarded by travelers as one of the most beautiful American cities for its modern and historical architecture, lush green forests...
Three Business Lessons Learned in 12 Days Off the Grid
Business Development
In June 2016, I was lucky enough to accompany my 15-year-old son and his troop on a rite of passage with the Boy...
Lend to an IRA…with your IRA
Business Development, Upcoming Trends & Changes
A solid private lending strategy can persevere through any market. The United States economy has been chugging along and the stock market has...
Noble Capital: A Texas-Based Story of Survival
Cover Story
Since 2002, Noble Capital has provided funding for residential real estate rehab and new construction projects across the state of Texas. The company’s investment...
The Future of Lending is Through Automation and AI
Automation in Today’s Evolving Society, Business Development, Essential Tools & Technologies, Technology, Upcoming Trends & Changes
When mortgage professionals gather for an industry conference it’s usually not long before someone jokes (or moans) about how slow the industry moves...
Will Consumers Seek Mortgage Alternatives as Interest Rates Rise?
Business Development, Upcoming Trends & Changes
Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing their benchmark rate to 1.75%-2.00%. It was the second...
