Zillow is not reality!
Monday, June 15
Video version of this blog here: https://youtu.be/ZM_yafqH0B8 Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a Zillow junkie. As an investor and lender, I’m always scrolling or browsing to see what is new to the market or what listing just cut its price or went pending over the weekend. When I’m traveling for wo...
Cash Flow vs Appreciation - What can Brown to for you?
Monday, March 16
A lot of people ask me where they should invest, or what they should look for in an investment property. It’s a complex question and a lot depends on the person asking and their investing goals. But one dividing line shows up over and over again, so I’ll expound on it here. Cash flow or appreciat...
What goes into a mortgage rate?
Monday, February 16
What makes a mortgage rate? What you read on the news are typically the median rate available for the median buyer, but not everyone gets the same rate, why? Let's look at how the sausage gets made There are four major factors that influence rates: 1) The Cost of Money Jerome Powell of the Feder...