Average Market Rate - May 2026
When a first-time real estate investor faced an appraisal setback, Ryan Lo of Express Capital Financing helped turn the challenge into a long-term success.
Figure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kiavi in a transaction valued at approximately $717 million.
June 1, 2026. One of the most insightful sessions at LeverageCon was not centered on…
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Forecasa CEO Sean Morgan discusses how Lyra is changing private lending through AI-powered borrower intelligence, underwriting support, market analytics, and real-time lead generation.
May 12, 2026. I often write about the macroeconomic factors that create noise in our industry—and how the…
IMN SFR East 2026 returns to Miami Beach as one of the most important gatherings for the single-family rental industry, bringing together investors, operators, lenders, and builders for three days of networking, insight, and dealmaking.
LeverageCon 8 returns to Miami this May, bringing together private lenders, investors, brokers, and Build | Flip | Rent professionals for one of the industry’s most active networking and education events of 2026.
May 5, 2026. SummaryA repeat real estate investor faced a high-pressure scenario while pursuing a property acquisition in…
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