Happy Holidays! Perhaps it would be a good idea to add finding an investment property before the year ends to your holiday season to-do list. Read what RFG is sharing in this week’s free newsletter and then start scouring the listings and talking to your contacts who can point you to available fix-to-rent/fix-to-flip, or ground-up construction possibilities. As your lending partner, we’re standing by to quickly deliver your needed funding at competitive rates, and substantial discounts on your needed materials and supplies through our exclusive partnership with HD Supply. This week we present some decision-making help for investors considering their 2025 options and plans.
Most Popular Housing Markets in 2024
Check out Zillow’s press release in which there is a roundup of the most popular markets in 2024; the article begins by announcing: “Cities in the Northeast dominated Zillow's list of most popular markets for the second year running.”
RFG lends in a number of the markets listed in the top 10 (as well as elsewhere), so read on to check them out and to see some other interesting statistics. As Shakespeare said "What's past is prologue." This review of 2024 may provide guidance for your activity in 2025. Read the detail of Zillow's 2024 report then decide how you want take advantage of the surges in these areas.
At the top of their recent news, ProBuilder projects that “home sales are expected to increase in 2025." They also note the increase in home listings at the end of this year. Both provide good news for investors who are seeking properties to fix and flip.
The Market Data Trend from ProBuilder also includes a number of other helpful tidbits that provide insight into the housing market for the coming year that can point smart investors in the right direction.
RFG’s 100% Fix & Flip Premier and Ground Up Construction loans hold appeal for a number of reasons, competitive rates, plus special lower rates for repeat borrowers, loans are approved on the same day with no income verification and no down payment. All we require are your statement of work, bank statements from the past three months, and purchase agreement.
Get in touch with RFG’s lending experts as soon as you secure a contract for an investment property with potential; they will capture the data needed for same-day approval and quickly — usually within five to 10 business days — provide your funding.
Be sure to inquire with one of our professionals about some of the other benefits you gain by working with us, including how we can help you save up to 50% on thousands of the construction materials and supplies you might need to complete your work. Investors who work with us appreciate the many angles from which we can help improve their ROI.
RFG in Action
RFG Client Transforms Distressed Property into a Profitable Gem
Richard took on an ambitious rehab project, turning a distressed 3-bedroom, 1-bath home into a stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath property by finishing the attic and relocating the laundry to the first floor. Despite cost overruns and delays, his efforts paid off, resulting in a beautifully renovated home that sold quickly and profitably.
Tip of the week We are excited to share a new logistics-related rehab tip every week! This area can be relied on for helpful information, such as how you can be more efficient and productive throughout your flipping or new-build journey, or ideas to increase your potential ROI. By highlighting something that potential buyers/renters are likely to find appealing, RFG hopes to ultimately make investors’ outcomes more successful and profitable.
Design Trends to Consider
“When asked to predict the top interior design trends for 2025, many ELLE DECOR A-List designers cited similar themes, including wellness, relaxation, and comfort,” per the first sentence in this post. Read on to see learn about the eight interior design trends that they predict will be everywhere next year.
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