George Fraguio

The Impact of Hurricanes on Florida Real Estate: 2025 Update

As of August 15, 2025, Hurricane Erin becomes the first named hurricane of the Atlantic season. Currently a Category 1 storm, forecasts suggest it will intensify into a major...

August 16, 2025

12 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida
• Home buying

Construction Loan vs. Bridge Loan: What's the Difference?

When it comes to real estate financing, two terms often emerge: construction loans and bridge loans. While both serve vital roles in facilitating property transactions,...

July 9, 2024

10 min read.

• Real estate investing

Investing In Real Estate During High Interest Rate Periods

Some investors might see a rise in interest rates as a reason to hold off on investing in a property. However, investing in real estate in a rising rate environment can be good....

May 3, 2024

18 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida

Cash Out Refinance on Investment Properties: What To Know

The real estate sector is dynamic and multifaceted, prompting real estate investors to continually explore financing strategies to stay competitive and liquid. One such strategy,...

October 9, 2023

10 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

What Is Private Lending? Everything You Need To Know

Navigating the realm of finance can be daunting, especially when securing loans for real estate investment or other business ventures.

June 7, 2023

9 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

How To Get a Mortgage for a Rental Property

For many Americans, acquiring the financing (or refinancing) for a rental property is a critical professional goal.

March 7, 2023

9 min read.

• Real estate investing

Is Buying Land A Good Investment In 2024? What To Know

If you have a big imagination, you may be able to envision an incredible structure sitting on a simple piece of land. Instead of waiting for someone else to make that happen, what...

February 7, 2023

10 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

South Florida Real Estate Market in 2023: Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach

The South Florida real estate market is showing signs of change as the year came to a close. 2023 is likely to be a very interesting year for real estate investors and first-time...

January 25, 2023

10 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida
• Home buying

Bridge Loan vs. Hard Money Loan: What’s the Difference?

Understanding your real estate financing options is an essential part to any real estate investment strategy.

November 28, 2022

8 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

Hard Money vs. Private Money Loan: Everything You Need To Know

Hard money loans and private money loans are a type of asset-based loan that lend against real estate collateral. Asset-based loans are short-term, ranging from 12 – 36 months,...

November 22, 2022

6 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida

Is Hard Money Lending for Real Estate a Good Option?

There are many different types of real estate loans to choose from. The funding method you choose will depend on your specific needs and goals. Each loan type has its upsides and...

September 23, 2022

8 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida

Vaster Funded: Jade Signature Oceanfront Penthouse

Vaster prides itself on guaranteeing fast funding and satisfying outcomes for each of our clients. Our loan products and our extensive expertise in the South Florida real estate...

June 15, 2022

8 min read.

• Real estate investing
• Vaster funded
• South Florida