Year: 2025

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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Smart From the Ground Up

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...

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The AI Revolution in Private Lending

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...

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Empowering Communities Through Financial Literacy & Quality Housing

Empowering Communities Through Financial Literacy & Quality Housing

Quinn Residences is Redefining Accessible Living with Intentional Solutions by Julese Dortch The decision to rent or buy a home remains one of the most consequential financial choices households face. With interest rates elevated and home prices at historic highs, securing affordable, high-quality...

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Recent Natural Disasters Have Reshaped the Market

Recent Natural Disasters Have Reshaped the Market

What Investors Can Do to Protect Their Portfolios by Scott Phillips The United States has seen a surge in natural disasters presenting major challenges for rental property investors. From severe flooding in North Carolina to devastating wildfires in California and an increase in wind, hail, and...

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Billion-Dollar Title Troubles

Billion-Dollar Title Troubles

The Hidden Costs in These Two Investment Markets by Radian Title Services Maximizing your returns may lie in finding the right properties and carefully managing every step of the acquisition process. Few things can interfere with a deal quite like title issues during closing, and some real estate...

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