The number of people owning homes has dropped to record lows, yet just over fifty percent of Floridians say it’s worth buying a home according to a recent University of Florida survey. Less than twenty percent felt now was not a good time while the rest remained on the fence. Despite the drop in homeownership, Florida’s rate still remains higher … Read More

Novice mortgage brokers often find themselves in a situation where the deal goes south once it reaches the final stages, the closing table. At M&M Private Lending Group, LLC we take great pride in our team of professionals with years of experience sealing the deal and closing it, and we want to help you become a better mortgage professional. We … Read More

Let’s say you found a really nice multifamily property that’s practically guaranteed to provide a significant return on investment. However, you find yourself in a predicament where the funds to transition ownership within the timeframe set by the seller are not currently available. For various reasons, you’re also faced with a situation where financing options are unavailable to you. Investors … Read More

For over five years, the rent for apartments has continued to increase, by over fifteen percent in fact. This rise has forced developers to keep up with the ever-increasing demand, and there are more than 300,00 apartment projects in the works expected to debut this year. The median age of the individuals that are renting these apartments is roughly 32, … Read More

If you’ve decided 2017 will be the year to have a second income by flipping properties, an investment property lender can help tremendously. With these hard money lenders, you’ll receive the money you need for a successful flip while also giving you extra security and an advantage. Unlike traditional mortgage loans, hard money loans are based on the value of … Read More

Recent news suggests that property flipping is making a comeback. Just over six percent of all home sales last year were considered flipping projects. Flipping is defined as a property that’s been sold twice within the span of a year. These numbers represent a considerable jump of more than five percent compared to 2015 and some of the highest levels … Read More

Bridge loans continue to be very popular in many real estate markets. To determine whether or not they’re right for you, however, you’ll have to take into account several factors. In most cases, these loans are used to buy another property before an existing one has been sold. You can think of a bridge loan as a provisional loan intended … Read More

“Fix and flip” property loans have grown tremendously over the past couple of years as people seek to invest in real estate to take advantage of the additional income opportunities. The loans differ from those where a property is purchased with the intention of one day selling it. With a fix and flip, the purchased property is typically distressed and … Read More

It looks like 2017 is going to be a positive one for the housing market, as single-family home construction is expected to rise a bit thanks to factors such as an improving economy and positive employment gains. In 2016 the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimated just over 1.15 million housing starts, an increase of close to five percent … Read More

Released back in the fall of last year, the Miami Report is one of the most extensive and in-depth reports focusing on more than 100 years of the real estate market, from new and resale condo inventory to rental trends, the international market, and economic growth.   Some of the highlights from the 52 page report show very encouraging signs … Read More