What Is a DSCR Loan?
With rising interest rates and the potential for reduced buyer demand for homes, a DSCR loan is an attractive option for real estate investors. That’s particularly true for rental properties since the market will only increase as home prices and interest rates rise. We wrote about the impact of rising interest rates on real estate […]
California’s Flip Tax Could Hurt the Real Estate Market More Than Help It
For several decades it’s been a common understanding and an unwritten rule: “As California goes, so goes the nation.” It’s because the state is very often on the cutting edge of legislation and regulation on matters of importance to a broad swath of the American public. That’s why all eyes are on AB 1771, The California Housing Speculation Act. Otherwise known as the California “flip” tax.
Hard Money Loans: Everything You Need to Know
What is a hard money loan, and how can it be used for funding real estate development? This article covers everything you need to know, from definitions to uses and rates to fees. Plus, it further covers the pros and cons you should consider for any hard money loans. What Is a Hard Money Loan? […]
The Carolinas: 4 Hot Real Estate Markets
The southeast region of the U.S. is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Florida is home to three of the top 10 real estate markets. Head a little farther north, however, and you’ll find markets that are just as hot and heating up. Two of those are in North Carolina and two in South Carolina.
What Are the 3 Main Types of Rehab Loans?
In this article, we discuss the three main types of rehabilitation loans (rehab loans) and how they can be used to finance an investment property. What Is a Rehab or Rehabilitation Loan? A rehabilitation loan or rehab loan is used to renovate or remodel a residence. The rehab loan bundles both the purchase and renovation […]
Florida Real Estate Is All About Supply and Demand
Sharestates’ Florida Regional Sales Director Scott Evans moved from New York to Celebration, Florida to work remotely. He’s not the only one. In fact, Florida is now the third most populous state in the U.S. thanks to the remote work trend and huge population growth in recent years.
Texas Still Has Plenty of Land to Build On
If you’ve been watching the real estate sector in Texas, then you know Texas has plenty of land on which to build. That’s according to Sharestates’ Texas Regional Sales Director Paul Cinciripini.
Top 10 Rental Markets
When considering investing in rental properties there are four market factors to consider: job growth, population growth, affordability, and, of course, investment returns. In this article, we’ve tapped into the latest reports from ATTOM, the real estate data company, to examine the top 10 rental markets from an investment return perspective. We also look at […]
Bridge Loans for Rehabbers and Fix and Flips in New York
Rehabbers working on fix and flips in New York have quite a few financing options. One of the best options is a bridge loan. This article covers bridge loans for rehabbers, including what it is, its advantages and disadvantages, and how to get started. It also touches on real estate investment opportunities. Real Estate Investment […]
Real Estate Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic States
Home sales prices are up across the region. Northern Virginia, comprised of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties, is one of the strongest real estate markets in the country.
