Month: April 2025

Jonathan Pollack Joins Starwood Capital Group as President

Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, announced that Jonathan Pollack officially joined the firm as its President effective April 1st. Mr. Pollack brings more than 26 years' experience in real estate investing to his new...

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Mosaic

Mosaic

Bringing the Efficiency of Coding to BTR Construction by Carole VanSickle Ellis When Salman Ahmad and Sep Kamvar founded their technology construction company, Mosaic, in 2017, the two computer scientists envisioned “transforming construction through the precision and efficiency of coding.” Ahmad,...

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Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Troubling Trends are Emerging, but the Pennsylvania Region Isn’t Giving Up by Carole VanSickle Ellis Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is considered part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the state, and, like the Steel City itself, Beaver County is currently enduring some economic tightening not...

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The Appeal of Build-To-Rent

The Appeal of Build-To-Rent

A Future in the Making by Andy Bates It is no secret that the US housing market has seen significant appreciations in recent years, and many are struggling to find even entry level homes in today’s market. When considering this in combination with a well-known lack of inventory, it is no surprise...

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The Affordable Housing Crisis

The Affordable Housing Crisis

A Market-Based Solution by Lauren Dreher For decades, the affordable housing crisis has been a persistent issue in government offices, investor meetings, and industry conferences. Despite billions in funding, the core problems remain: rising costs, supply shortages, and inefficient programs that...

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Becoming a Successful Real Estate Entrepreneur

Becoming a Successful Real Estate Entrepreneur

Set Goals and Find a Mentor Brandon Hagins is an independently owned and operated franchise business owner with HomeVestors® of America, Inc. (HVA) in the Greater Atlanta market. He started his franchise, West Dekle Property Solutions LLC, in 2017 after a successful career in business-to-business...

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Leveraging Tech-Driven Solutions

Leveraging Tech-Driven Solutions

An Investor’s Competitive Edge by Radian Real Estate Management Residential real estate investors must make sound decisions while managing risks in complex markets. Tech-driven providers can offer potential advantages, including: Real-Time Market Insights which enable investors to react quickly to...

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

A 2025 Mortgage Prediction by David Sober As housing finance enters another challenging year, the mortgage business in 2025 will be significantly affected by a few emerging trends we may categorize as the good, the bad, and the ugly. Let’s begin with the ugly trends. The Ugly: Home Prices Will Not...

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