This free weekly newsletter from RFG showcases real estate news that should be of interest to investors pursuing their next — or first — fix-to-flip, fix-to-rent, or ground-up projects. Check out what we have to share this week, and then get in touch ASAP to check out our competitive loan offers — especially for repeat borrowers — and to enjoy our personalized service, procedural advice, and access to up-to-50% discounts on your needed materials and supplies, which we offer through an exclusive arrangement with HD Supply.
Home Shoppers Are Out and About
According to this press release from Zillow, “Both buyers and sellers are showing up with more interest as lower mortgage rates provide a boost to the housing market’s ‘last call’ before the shopping season winds down.
“Another break in mortgage rates over September brought a flurry of activity, according to the latest market report from Zillow®, which, depending on the path of rates ahead, could continue into October.” See the article posted below to learn more about this tool. Clearly this indicates that now is a time to get off the sidelines and start your real estate investment efforts, to profit from the renewed enthusiasm from buyers.
This press release, also from Zillow, articulates that builders are shifting their attention to townhomes and condos. It begins with: “Builders finished about 1 million single-family homes in 2023, the second-largest number since the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. Starts for attached single-family homes rose 3% year over year, while starts for detached single-family homes declined 9%.”
Read the entire piece for more perspective on what is happening — and geographic trends — all in the realm of today’s more positive scenario for investors looking to return a profit from ground up construction real estate investment properties.
Meanwhile, for the finer points regarding interior contents, NAHB is sharing that home buyers/residents want technology that can improve energy efficiency and improve safety:
“Seventy-eight percent of home buyers [surveyed] rated a programmable thermostat as either essential/must have or desirable, followed by security cameras (76%), video doorbell (74%), and wireless home security system (70%). Sixteen of the 19 technology features [survey participants were asked to rate] had at least 50% of home buyers rating them as essential or desirable.”
These might be important factors to consider during your rehab/ground-up construction work. Click the link for more details on what was listed and their relative importance to the research participants.
If you have not already, you really do need to get in touch with us to hear about all the latest features of our loan products. For example, for repeat borrowers, RFG’s competitive 100% Fix & Flip Premier Loan (with no income verification and no down payment required) and Ground Up Construction Loan now feature even lower rates. Our company’s lending professionals work hard to grant same-day approvals on all our loans with competitive rates, regardless of your prior experience with us, with no income verification or down payment required. And it is not unusual for us to deliver your funding in just 5–10 business days. All we need to see are your statement of work, purchase agreement, and bank statements from the past three months.
Let’s get your loan application started today! Call us or fill out our online form. Then, during our conversation, find out more about the our exclusive partnership with HD Supply enabling you to save up to 50% on thousands of the supplies and construction materials and supplies you might need during your project, and the access we afford to experts who can afford construction-related procedural advice. RFG is here to help you keep more money in your pocket, so you can make the most out of your investment and get the highest possible ROI. Our personalized services can truly make a positive difference in your bottom line!
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Triplex Investment Pays Off After Total Gut Renovation
Al transformed a mixed-use triplex by completely gutting the building and installing new electric, plumbing, and heating systems. He updated the 3-bed/1-bath apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors with new kitchens, bathrooms, and carpets, and also added a bathroom to the 1st-floor commercial space, quickly renting it out to a hair salon. This thorough renovation significantly increased the property's value and rental potential.
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 ground-up construction 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 your outcome more successful and profitable.
14 Interior Design Trends for 2025
In this piece, Better Homes & Gardens covers “everything from styling to color trends and the latest celebrated materials in our round-up of the biggest interior design trends for 2025 and beyond.” Read on to determine the ones that can most easily be incorporated into your project, making it both a timely and inviting place for its new residents.
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