National Real Estate Insurance Group

Investment Property Insurance That Just Makes Sense By Carole VanSickle Ellis For most people, property insurance is a “given.” After all, homeowners know that failure to insure what is likely their most valuable asset could cost them literally everything, and most renters have been admonished to obtain renters’ insurance upon signing every lease in their renting history. While not every homeowner or renter opts to obtain insurance, it is nearly

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Kansas City, Missouri

2024 Could be a Great Year for the “City of Kansas” By Carole VanSickle Ellis As early in American history as 1803, Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO), was attracting new residents thanks to its location, which was, as explorers Lewis and Clark put it, “a good place to build a fort.” Not long after this report reached New York state, the city was formed by a group of settlers led by

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Navigating Financial Distress in Real Estate

The Power of Rescue Capital Loans By Ruben Izgelov After a prolonged period of elevated interest rates, many investors are experiencing higher-than-budgeted interest obligations. Many investors are unable to refinance maturing debt because their properties do not cover the debt servicing requirements used by most lenders. An emerging solution for what we forecast will continue to be a tremendous hurdle impacting investors in 2024: rescue capital loans. Rescue capital providers

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Evaluating the 2024 Real Estate Landscape

A SWOT Analysis By Erica LaCentra The real estate market is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As we get into 2024, it is important to understand the current state of the real estate market to identify where the greatest opportunities exist. To better analyze the real estate market, it can be useful to utilize a SWOT analysis. As a tried-and-true strategic planning tool, it can provide insights into the strengths, weaknesses,

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Private Lending and the Latino Community

The Opportunity for Growth Has Never Been Better By Juan Huerta The rise of private money loans in the USA has changed the landscape of investment opportunities, and investment options have evolved significantly. One demographic harnessing alternative financing methods to access these opportunities is the Latino community. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the use of private money loans among Latinos as a means to invest

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Four- and Five-Bedroom Single Family Rental Homes – THE NEW NORMAL

Meeting the Needs of Consumers, Developers and Investors By Bruce McNeilage In early 2022 I made a prediction. The three-bedroom house would die a slow death. What was once a staple of American construction and homeownership has become as outdated as ‘70s floral couches and wood-paneled living rooms. Consumer demand is pushing builders to create more four- and five-bedroom homes. In addition, existing business conditions make four- and five-bedroom homes

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