Real estate investment remains a cornerstone of wealth accumulation and preservation for several compelling reasons. Its appeal transcends economic cycles and market fluctuations, offering diverse benefits that attract investors seeking stability, income, and long-term growth. Firstly, real estate provides a tangible asset with intrinsic value. Unlike stocks or bonds, which derive their worth from market […]
Houston’s real estate landscape is experiencing a dynamic shift, with townhouses emerging as the stars of the market. In recent years, these versatile properties have gained significant popularity among homebuyers and investors alike, contributing to a robust and thriving real estate sector. One key factor driving the success of townhouses in Houston is their affordability […]
The End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act is a proposed legislation aimed at addressing the influence of hedge funds and private equity firms in the American housing market. The act seeks to restrict large-scale investors from purchasing single-family homes and converting them into rental properties. This legislation is driven by concerns about housing […]
It only takes a little time to browse the internet and find one of the hundreds of doom and gloom articles or videos forecasting the real estate market crash. Many of these creators and writers reference the 2008 crash and recall similar circumstances and economic conditions to the market today. However, the market has proven […]
In multifamily real estate investing, the age-old debate between urban and suburban properties continues to be a topic of interest, particularly as we enter 2024. Investors are keenly evaluating the prospects of both urban and suburban multifamily properties to determine where the best opportunities lie in the coming year. Urban multifamily properties have long been […]
As the economic environment changes and adapts, so does the real estate industry and the operators within it. We have seen the fund of funds method of capital raising become more popular recently, but what exactly is it? A fund of funds differs from the widely used syndication structure that you may be more familiar […]
The recent court decision against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several top brokerage firms, including Homeservices of America and Keller Williams Realty, has significant implications for the real estate industry⁴⁵. The jury found these entities liable for nearly $1.8 billion in damages, determining that they conspired to keep commissions for home sales artificially […]
Artificial intelligence is generally understood as the ability of computers and machines to handle tasks that require human intelligence. Machine learning, which is one of the most common applications of AI, involves training machines with large amounts of data to recognize patterns, analyze data, and run forecasts and algorithms. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to […]
In order to get a sense for why we have a shortage in housing today, we have to go back to January 2006 when total housing starts were 1.8 million units. This put the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index at 72. The housing market index consists of single family and multifamily units. Even though the […]
When beginning to evaluate land for a multifamily development, it can be quite overwhelming the first few times as there are many factors to take into account. Although there are many details to be scrutinized when considering investing in multifamily, and all attributes should be thoroughly analyzed; there are three key points that can help […]
