June 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a transformative impact on commercial real estate (CRE) markets. The crisis has brought to the fore longer-term questions about how social distancing measures will change the way people live, work and play. As daily life itself alters, so too have the lenses that both lenders and investors use to evaluate […]
June 20, 2020
While the national real estate market faces significant uncertainty right now, it’s important to recognize that past crises, like the Great Recession of 2008, have taught us valuable lessons on how to operate when the future isn’t so clear. For real estate investors, staying out of the market until stability is returned is certainly a […]
June 1, 2020
If you’re looking to buy a house, you may be torn between a home that’s move-in ready or a fixer-upper. As the name implies, a fixer-upper needs work — sometimes a lot of it, whereas move-in ready homes allow you to unpack, relax, and enjoy your new abode. Here’s what you need to know if […]
May 28, 2020
The economic fallout from the spread of COVID-19 has put the housing market in the United States on pause. New home listings have dropped precipitously. Mortgage lending has gotten even more strict, making it harder to get a home loan. In March, home sales dropped 9 percent nationwide compared to the previous month, according to […]
May 18, 2020
When Chris Athineos says that current events present an unprecedented challenge to landlords, he speaks with some authority. He manages a family business, founded by his parents in 1968, that now owns and operates 150 units in apartments across the Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, and Bay Ridge neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York. “It’s frightening, we’ve […]
May 11, 2020
Did you know that real estate builds wealth more consistently than any other asset? Real estate is also considered the best wealth building strategy of all time. It’s understandable why you want to immerse yourself in the industry. Apart from great returns, you’re bound to enjoy amazing tax advantages. With portfolio diversification, you’ll not only build wealth […]
May 4, 2020
Those familiar with the Real Estate Investment Trust market know all REITs are not created equal. They say that could be especially evident after the COVID-19 global pandemic passes, noting the health crisis could change what kinds of properties REITs own. Margaret Rhoda, an associate at Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP, says the REIT industry […]
April 28, 2020
Looking to invest in Commercial Real Estate during the COVID-19? Here are 5 key questions answered you should know. There are many questions circulating within the commercial real estate investment landscape as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. Will the market return to normal soon? When will rents be collected? Am I going to lose my investment? […]
April 20, 2020
Why you should act to buy a property as soon as possible, instead of waiting for the market to “crash”. Right now can be one of the most perfect times to invest as interest rates are being cut in some countries but similar to the 2008 recession some banks are making it harder to get […]
April 13, 2020
Velocis Co-Founder Jim Yoder looks to understand how the pandemic is impacting the industry in the short term and what the long-term implications might be. Over the past few weeks, our world has completely changed–in our communities, our homes, and our places of work. COVID-19 has had an immediate impact on all of us. In […]