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Why Rents Increase in the “Bizarro World”
The “Bizarro World” references Bizarro Superman, a supervillain who lives in a world where everything is opposite. Here’s a great explanation from the TV show Seinfeld. This reminds me of the world we live in now; mortgage rates double in 10 months, and yet, rental yields continue to increase double digits, year-on-year. I have been telling our […]
Go beyond ordinary banking. AM Real Estate Bridge Loan
What are bridge loans? A bridge loan is a type of asset-based, short-term loan, typically taken out for a few months to a couple of years pending the arrangement of longer-term financing or an exit, such as the sale. It is used to ‘bridge’ the gap during times when financing is critical but not readily […]
U.K. Alert – Top 5 Q&A Regarding U.S. Real Estate
Did you know? Non-U.S. resident investors purchased $59 billion worth of home purchases in the past year, a 9% leap from 2021, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. We asked 387 of our U.K.-based readers their top 5 questions regarding purchasing an investment property in the U.S. Below, we answer those […]
“Ex-post, Ex-ante” + Family Office uses bridge loan to buy Retail/Office building
Ex-post The worsening energy crisis in Europe has taken the front page of most media channels this week as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a 1,200 km natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, remains close, which is driving the Euro to a 20-year low vs. USD. The BBC reports that the annual energy bill for […]
Ex-post, Ex-ante + Which States are Equity-rich?
Ex-post Biden cancels $10,000 in student debt – timing before the mid-term elections are interesting, but no one can deny that it is a big problem that is stifling growth in many ways. The main event was Federal Reserve chairman Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, which was a reminder that inflation is being treated more […]
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