What Real Estate Assets Did Blackstone Buy in 2015?
Friday, November 20
The Blackstone Group, a global investment and advisory firm, has reportedly purchased over $50 billion in real estate assets in 2015. Many real estate investors have been watching Blackstone since it began its buying spree of single family homes in 2011, turning thousands of foreclosures into ren...
What States had the Highest Foreclosure Rates in 2015?
Monday, November 02
Thirty-three states in the U.S. saw increases in foreclosures over the 3rd quarter last year. The U.S. as a whole saw a 3 percent year-over-year increase. This increase in foreclosure activity is partly due to the backlog of foreclosures in States with legal red tape. This has held much of this ...
Why Don’t Wall Street Firms Offer Trust Deed Investments?
Wednesday, October 21
By allocating your nest egg across different asset classes, a strategy known as asset allocation, financial planning experts say that you are able to reduce your risk. Stocks, bonds, and real estate are just three examples of asset classes to invest in. Investing in trust deeds could be considere...
Banks to Spend More on Security Next Year
Tuesday, October 20
According to an online poll of 50 bank technology executives in July, both large and small banks have plans to make increases in spending in security in 2016. Most executives forecast a 10% to 19% increase in allocations for security next year. In the survey, 42% of respondents identified, “keepi...
Average Down Payment in U.K. is 17% versus 2.9% in the U.S.
Wednesday, October 14
Why are homebuyers in the U.K. obliged to put down more on a home purchase than in the U.S.? Because in Europe, home ownership is still considered a privilege and not a right. The government-backed, FHA loans offered to home buyers in the U.S. with an average down payment of only 2.9%, these are ...
Are You About to Pay Too Much for an Investment Property?
Tuesday, October 13
As prices continue to rise in most U.S. real estate markets, many buyers are starting to pay too much for investment properties. Because each sub market has unique forces that are driving it, it is crucial to understand each sub market that you are investing in. If you buy in a market that you do...