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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

Karl Jacob, CEO and co-founder of LoanSnap , said the cyrpto-mortgage system his company has developed can originate more than just loans that LoanSnap mints. The crypto-mortgages originated by LoanSnap so far are more akin to home-equity loans as opposed to home-purchase or rate-and-term refinance loans. Oasis Pro Markets is a U.S.-regulated

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Opinion: Does your title M&A strategy add up?

Housing Wire

It’s one thing to throw buzzwords like “due diligence” around when the time comes to build an M&A strategy, and yet, quite another to walk away with maximum ROI. Due diligence. Any number of unpleasant and ROI-killing developments that went undiscovered or unsought can easily emerge after the transaction is finalized.

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Ask Brian: How Do Real Estate Developers Make Money?

Realty Biz

Many more people live in the surrounding area on acreage or at least large lots that have been individually developed. We think there might be good money to be made by developing the acreage into a residential development with large lots (1/2 acre each). How do real estate developers make money? Thanks in advance.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. I have helped developers build and sell entire subdivisions from the ground up. Careful due diligence is necessary to ensure you don't make any significant mistakes.

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Can You Invest By Using A HELOC? How?

Realty Biz

One of the recent methods that has gained attention is using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for investing. This is a strategy that involves borrowing against the equity of your home to fund investments. Risk Management : Conduct thorough research and due diligence before committing funds to any investment opportunity.

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Inside Fairway’s bold plan to boost reverse purchase business

Housing Wire

Last week, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation announced the hiring of Tane Cabe as its new reverse business development manager with a focus on Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business. Harlan Accola. Now, we can’t do it every time.

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Cecilian Partners Successfully Raises $11 Million in Series A Funding Round

Realty Biz

Cecilian Partners, a proptech firm that offers comprehensive digital solutions for home builders and land developers, has successfully raised $11 million in its first institutional equity round led by Resolve Growth Partners. Cecilian's revenue tripled in the past year, surpassing the typical growth rate for early-stage SaaS companies.