by Hugo De la Torre | Mar 15, 2023 | Insights & Articles
What Happened with the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse? Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last Friday following an announcement that they would sell their securities at a loss and sell $2.25 billion in shares to bridge the gap, which prompted a bank run. SVB was known for...
by Hugo De la Torre | Mar 8, 2023 | Insights & Articles
Flipping houses has been around for years and has become increasingly popular to generate income through real estate investments. Some buyers seek turnkey homes, apartments, offices, and commercial spaces that are updated and with modern finishings. This demand...
by Hugo De la Torre | Mar 2, 2023 | Insights & Articles
The housing market in four major US cities could experience a drop of up to 25% in 2023, according to a recent prediction by Goldman Sachs – similar to what we saw in 2008. Goldman Sachs expects the housing market to drop up to 25% in these four major US...
by Hugo De la Torre | Feb 16, 2023 | Insights & Articles
Interest rates have been increasing in recent months and are expected to continue to rise in 2023. As interest rates increase, the cost of borrowing money for commercial real estate purchases and refinancing has increased, causing concern for borrowers. However, the...
by Hugo De la Torre | Feb 16, 2023 | Insights & Articles
MARKET SUMMARY The fear index is ratcheting up, banks are tightening lending requirements, and liquidity is leaving the marketplace. It seemed only yesterday; properties were going for 20% over asking, cash offers dominated the marketplace, and Americans wanted real...
by Amanda Rogers | Sep 25, 2022 | Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Insights & Articles
Amid talks of a recession and rising interest rates, investors may feel unsure of their next move. However, investors should be assured that with the right long-term strategies, they can ride out the worst of this challenging time in the economy. The Federal Reserve...
