CBRE Research recently released an in-depth report on the real estate investment industry for Q2 2022. They found commercial real estate investment activity this quarter increased 10% year-over-year. In this blog post, we’ll share [...]
How do you know if you’re ready to buy a house or not? It’s a good question, but the reality is that there’s no one right answer. Whether you’re ready to [...]
It might be tempting to make a quick investment decision with a real estate opportunity as a mortgage lender. When the market is up and prices are low, this can make a situation ideal for [...]
Investing in real estate can be lucrative, but it's essential to know where to look. There are multiple niches, from commercial to residential properties. Many investors understand that the market is constantly changing, and due [...]
Housing prices have increased due to the pandemic, leading to a seller’s market. This is when there is a lower supply of products but a higher demand, leading to more competition among homebuyers. Many [...]
When the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, it threw our world into upheaval. If asked a year ago, I would not have predicted that real estate values would experience record growth. Will this growth continue, [...]
Real estate investing has the potential to be a great source of secondary income and could even become a primary source of income for some investors. Starting on the right foot and understanding the process [...]
COVID-19 is changing the way we do business and how we handle our personal lives. This year, we’ve seen both a global pandemic and record high home sales. How has the real estate industry [...]
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I presented a speech on this topic in early December 2019, before Covid-19 was part of our daily news. Now, with the introduction of Covid-19 and everything it introduced into our world ([...]
When you’ve been in business for over 40 years, you learn a number of things about change. Business, society, technology, and people evolve. Forty years ago we didn’t have cell phones, the Walkman [...]
Welcome to episode 29 of The CUInsight Experience podcast. Hosted by Randy Smith, co-founder, and publisher of CUInsight.com. Today’s guest is Charlie Amato. Charlie is the chairman and co-founder of SWBC, a board [...]
What is top of mind for me as we approach the end of the year is the total pivot to the purchase money market for next year. We have seen refinancings continue to fall throughout [...]
When it’s time to sell your home, you can only hope for a quick and easy process. Unfortunately, the fish aren’t biting. What’s the deal? If you’re having trouble selling your [...]
Some people find their dream home and never leave. Some people stay put because they don’t feel like going through the hassle of moving. Others keep moving until they find that perfect place. If [...]
Recent volatility notwithstanding, the economy is hot, driving credit union growth and increased real estate activity in branch network evolution and headquarters occupancy strategies. Commercial realtors are a key partner in these exciting, expensive and [...]
