In 2018 we have seen the beginning of trade wars between the United States and other countries. Many of these new trade wars are impacting the housing market with tariffs on steel, aluminum, and – the big one – lumber. Because of the tariffs on Canadian lumber,
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In recent news, there have been stories on lumber tariffs continuing to increase the cost of lumber and other construction development supplies. This, in turn, has made it more expensive for developers to complete new construction and has also made it difficult to stick to the budget
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A study by Smart Asset was recently published on the best cities to purchase a real estate investment properties. On that list, there were several Arizona cities among the top 10. Mesa, Glendale, and Phoenix made the top 10, while Gilbert fell just short in the number
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Economists agree that we are heading towards a recession. They don’t know exactly when it will hit and what will cause it is still vague, but it is coming and something to expect. This isn’t something new however, our economy tends to work itself into a cycle
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Buying an old or neglected real estate property, and then fixing and flipping it is a profitable venture that has gained popularity over the years. Reality TV shows and other individuals who’ve been successful in this business are setting a cultural trend that’s driving demand for such
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Investing in multifamily real estate has always been a smart real estate investment. Right now, in the Phoenix Metro Area real estate market, rental demand has had steady growth and is predicted to continue to grow as more and more people move to Arizona. Most new supply
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The Phoenix Metro Area’s West Valley was hit hard during the great recession. Tract home developments were halted and deserted, home prices dropped, and commercial properties had increasing vacancy rates. The West Valley became a ghost town in some places, and in others, it had little life.
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Completely remodeling or giving distressed properties a facelift plays a critical role in improving real estate values. At Capital Fund I, we would argue that most of the loans we’ve made in the past few years are “re-development” loans. We’ve enabled investors to purchase auctioned properties so
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Becoming a landlord may be one of the best financial moves you’ll ever make. But while interest rates remain low and home prices look healthy again, long gone are the days when you could get quick, easy financing. The tightened credit market makes it tough for residential
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Arizona is undeniably one of the largest and most popular states in the US. Phoenix, its capital city, presents many favorable factors which not only make it one of the best cities to live in, but also to invest in. It offers something for everyone. Arizona has
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