Market Insights

Airbnb vs. Long-Term Renting: Which Strategy Is Best?

As a property owner in South Florida, the decision between leveraging platforms like Airbnb for short-term rentals and pursuing traditional long-term leasing can be complex. In...

March 6, 2024

15 min read.

• Real estate investing

What Is a 2-1 Buydown Program? How Does It Work?

A 2-1 buydown program is a unique mortgage option that can make homeownership more affordable in the early years of the loan. This financing tool has become increasingly popular...

March 6, 2024

9 min read.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: What Is It & How To Calculate

It’s not always easy to know if an investment property is a good addition to your portfolio. The property might be in excellent condition, and it might even bring in extra income...

March 6, 2024

9 min read.

• Real estate investing
• Home buying

How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

Understanding how mortgage rates are determined is essential for anyone planning to buy a home or invest in real estate. These rates, which greatly impact your monthly payments...

March 5, 2024

10 min read.

• Home buying
• Mortgage industry

What Is the Prevalence of Cash Offers on Houses in 2024?

In the past year, cash offers on houses have become increasingly common. With many mortgage-reliant buyers opting to wait out historically high interest rates, this shift towards...

March 5, 2024

11 min read.

• South Florida
• Home buying

Second Home Mortgage Rates: 2024 Outlook

If you’ve built up a significant amount of equity in your primary residence in the last few years, you might be tempted to purchase a second home. However, you will likely need to...

February 23, 2024

15 min read.

• Real estate investing
• Home buying
• Mortgage industry

Short Term Vs. Long Term Rental Properties

In the world of real estate investing, property owners often find themselves considering whether to rent their properties on a short-term or long-term basis. The decision...

January 30, 2024

13 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida

Year-to-Date South Florida Real Estate Market Report 2023: October Update

While South Florida real estate has mirrored the responses of decreased sales activity seen in other markets nationwide, there appears to be distinctive indicators of resilience...

October 23, 2023

1 min read.

• Real estate investing
• South Florida
• Home buying

How To Find Private Money Lenders for Real Estate: 5 Steps

Real estate investing demands substantial capital, and securing the right financing is pivotal for success. Alongside conventional mortgage lenders, private money lenders, which...

October 11, 2023

14 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

I Make $120,000 a Year: How Much House Can I Afford?

Owning a home is a significant part of the American dream, but in today's real estate market, determining how much house you can afford can be a challenging task. If your annual...

October 10, 2023

8 min read.

• Home buying

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 Are Non-QM Loans?

You might have enough money for a down payment on a house but still struggle to qualify for a conventional mortgage instrument. In some cases, you might have better luck obtaining...

October 9, 2023

10 min read.

• Real estate investing
• Home buying