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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 create more obstacles than solutions. Meanwhile, the private sector has revolutionized real estate, from institutionalizing single-family rentals (SFR) to streamlining property management and financing. Yet, when it comes to

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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 sales with an international company that created BUBBLE WRAP®. From B2B Sales to Real Estate Brandon graduated from the University of South Florida in 2007

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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 emerging opportunities quickly by leveraging ongoing monitoring of property values and market conditions. Improved Accuracy & Consistency that result from fast, reliable valuation estimates across multiple properties thanks to machine-learning

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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 Offer Much Help The overall state of the economy profoundly impacts the housing market. Economic growth, job creation, and

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Smart From the Ground Up

Integrating Future-Proof Tech in BTR Communities by Sheri Young Built-to-rent (BTR) is a rising housing trend and as demand grows, the appeal is obvious — renters want to live in newly built single-family homes with a yard while also enjoying amenities typically only seen in multi-family or condo units. When designing BTR communities, long-term durability is a key goal. Owners and operators can reduce maintenance costs by installing high-quality, long-lasting

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The AI Revolution in Private Lending

How Small Firms Can Leverage Technology to Stay Competitive by Leila Morinaga The private lending industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). At KÉCŌ Capital, we have closely observed the impact of AI on lending operations, and the results are undeniable. AI streamlines underwriting, enhances risk assessment, and improves borrower experiences. Smaller private lenders can leverage AI-driven solutions to boost efficiency and

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