Sharestates Closes New $100 Million Warehouse Debt Facility with Ares Management

Sharestates, a leading real estate technology platform designed to support and accelerate the redevelopment of residential housing, recently closed a new $100 Million warehouse line of credit led by funds managed by the Credit Group of Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) to capitalize on demand from borrowers. This additional warehouse capital complements existing credit facilities and increases the Company’s overall […]

DSCR and Rising Interest Rates

There is growing concern among real estate professionals and economists that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year as many as seven times. The first of these could come as early as March and could be a whopping one or two half points. St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard is suggesting a […]

Guide to Private Real Estate Loans

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Private loans are an excellent source of funding for your real estate projects. They are usually quite a bit more attractive than bank loans. And, in fact, they may be the only type of loan available for some projects.  In this article, we define private lending, identify the types of projects best suited to private […]

Pros and Cons of Private Real Estate Loans

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If you’re considering entering the “fix-it and flip-it” business, you’ll need financing to buy and repair those properties. One excellent approach is a private real estate loan. In this article, we provide insight into what it is, the pros and cons, as well as when to use private real estate loans. Private Real Estate Loans […]

Bridge Financing and Term Loans Explained

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In this article, we cover bridge financing and term loans. That includes definitions, pros, cons, and when to use each type of loan. Bridge Financing Defined Bridge loans are short-term financing usually ranging from six to 12 months with relatively high-interest rates. They are used to bridge one form of financing to another over the […]

Top 10 Fix and Flip Markets

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The good news is that the U.S. home flipping market continues to recover, and raw profits rose to near-record levels. The downside is that profit margins dipped to their lowest point since early 2009.  In this article, we look at the overall market and identify the top 10 fix and flip markets. We also provide […]

As Interest Rates Compress, House-Flippers Turn to Cash

There’s never been a better time to be a house-flipper than now. The housing supply is low, demand for home buying is high, real estate prices are increasing, and the lending environment is more competitive than ever as lenders scramble to get borrower business. What this means for real estate investors is you can choose […]

Post-COVID Real Estate Investing Shifts to Small Cities

Sharestates presents our new Southcentral Regional Sales Director Joshua Druce. Joshua lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is building our investor network south of New York, north of Washington D.C., and from the east coast of New Jersey to Pittsburgh. His deep knowledge of real estate trends in the region will benefit investors looking for financing. […]