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Navigating Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Small Balance...

Most multifamily real estate owners need to finance or refinance their apartment community at some point. Many utilize the small balance multifamily loan programs available through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to do so. Understanding how lenders navigate each phase of the loan cycle can give owners a strategic advantage, especially in a time of elevated rate volatility. A significant amount of multifamily debt is maturing in 2026. Borrowers should not wait to refinance to avoid the concentrated competition later in the year when lenders are faced with refinancing demand.  In addition, modest rent growth today offers refinancing upside; and finally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have higher... Read more

Something fundamental shifted in real estate investing over the past 18 months, and most people are just now catching on. The investors who made fortunes flipping...

When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...

Unlock the hidden tax treasures of VA loan-financed rental properties and supercharge your investment returns! Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are a valuable benefit for...

The American Dream is changing. In a world where flexibility beats fixation, the wealthy aren’t chasing full ownership — they’re chasing smarter exposure. Key...

7 Housing Trends To Watch for in 2026

The housing market is expected to continue stabilizing in 2026 as affordability improves, drawing buyers back, according to Zillow. In a report, the home marketplace revealed several predictions for the market next year. For one, home values are forecast to rise modestly by 1.2% after a flat 2025, supported by slightly easing mortgage costs that allow more buyers to remain in the market. As prices increase, fewer homeowners will be underwater in most major markets, with only 12 expected to see declines next year, Zillow forecasted. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are unlikely to fall below 6%, the report predicts. However, borrowers have already seen some relief this year, with... Read more

Here’s a truth bomb that takes most investors years to accept: some of the best multifamily deals in America are nowhere near where you live. Many new investors...

Wondering, “what are rental appraisals?” If you’re a real estate investor, you probably know that an asset’s true value extends beyond its purchase price....

Entering the world of multifamily real estate can feel like learning a new language. You’ll hear acronyms and terms that might sound complex, but they are the building...

If you ask the average American what tool they use for investing, it is very likely their response will include their company’s 401k plan (or equivalent)....