Mid-Atlantic Region Sees Significant Increase in Property Listings
"Mid-Atlantic housing market sees a 3.7% increase in median sold prices, reflecting rising demand amid a surge in property listings."
Leading Century 21 Firm Enters the Michigan Market
Relocation trends across the Midwest show a rise in cross-state movements, signaling changes in private lending opportunities and market dynamics.
First-Time Homebuyers Make Up 21% of the Texas Housing Market
First-time homebuyers represent a significant portion of the Texas housing market, highlighting trends and opportunities for private lenders to consider.
FBI Reports Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $20.8 Billion, Real Estate Fraud at $275 Million
Real estate fraud led to 12,368 complaints, highlighting a persistent threat for housing professionals and clients that requires vigilant monitoring and response.
From Funded to Protected: The Critical Role of Escrow in Private Real Estate Loans
After funding a private mortgage note, escrow management determines whether your collateral stays protected or becomes a liability. Learn how professional servicing handles property taxes, hazard insurance, and disbursements to keep your note performing.
The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Experiential Data for Smarter Private Mortgage Servicing
Private mortgage lenders can assess entrepreneurial borrowers more accurately by moving beyond FICO scores to include experiential data: business financials, industry tenure, vendor payment history, and asset accumulation — a framework that surfaces real repayment capacity that credit reports routinely miss.
Strategies for Real Estate Professionals to Combat Deepfake Fraud
Fraud losses from AI-generated deepfakes are projected to reach billions annually, significantly impacting the real estate sector and private lenders.
7 Critical Red Flags for Seller Financing Investors
Seller financing deals fail for predictable reasons. These seven red flags - incomplete borrower vetting, weak loan documents, regulatory gaps, inadequate collateral, no escrow accounts, no servicing infrastructure, and the self-servicing trap - are the warning signs that cost investors most. Spot them before signing.
Analyzing Pre-Marketing Strategies of Compass, Zillow, and eXp
Compass, Zillow, and eXp have introduced upcoming programs with varying rules on exclusivity, MLS limitations, and lead routing to enhance private lending opportunities.
Zillow Preview Grows as Brokerages Pursue Pre-Market Visibility
Zillow's Preview feature now has nearly 60 participating firms, allowing upcoming listings to appear on Zillow and Trulia ahead of MLS postings, enhancing visibility.