Did the fed accidentally trigger a housing market crash?

Did the fed accidentally trigger a housing market crash?

I hope everyone is doing well in light of the recent events. I was recently asked: “Did the Federal Reserve trigger a housing market crash?” What happened?  The Coronavirus struck, the fed had to act swiftly to mitigate the damage, but by flooding the market with...
Coronavirus lending 101: What do you need to know to get funding

Coronavirus lending 101: What do you need to know to get funding

The Coronavirus pandemic has thrown the economy off a cliff leaving many equity rich property owners with no cash flow.  The pandemic has caused many residential and commercial tenants to defer or totally miss payments as the economy shuts down.  Property owners are...
Mortgage rate increase, still funding in cash

Mortgage rate increase, still funding in cash

  First,  I hope everyone is doing okay with everything going on.   As many banks and other lenders pull back thru the pandemic and the mortgage rate increase we are still funding. We fund and hold all of our loans in cash without leverage so we will continue to...
60% chance mortgage rates plunge: The fed disagrees!

60% chance mortgage rates plunge: The fed disagrees!

We are at an interesting crossroads in the economy.  The Federal Reserve and economic data show that the economy is very strong with consumer spending and confidence at all-time highs. At the same time the bond market is portraying a different picture after a new...
How to Invest in ski real estate: Are you a Costco or Walmart investor?

How to Invest in ski real estate: Are you a Costco or Walmart investor?

    It is ski time in the Rocky Mountains with over 250 inches in many of the resort communities.  Do you know where the picture was taken (hint it is a “Costco” resort, email me if you know)?  Although there is plenty of snow and cold weather,...