Category: Think Pieces
Rising rates. Soaring tariffs. Global uncertainty. Sounds like a time to sit on the sidelines, right? Not exactly. For savvy investors, these are the signals of opportunity – especially in U.S. real estate. We recently hosted an exclusive webinar with our Co-Founder, Donald Klip, where he unpacked what’s really happening beneath the headlines—and why current market conditions are creating…
Global Asset-Backed Bridging Loans Tight credit conditions globally have created a vacuum in bank lending and when borrowers need to access cash quickly, there are limited ways to accomplish this. We can help! Access your home equity in the U.S., London, Australia and Singapore through a short-term loan called an Asset-backed bridging loan. Bridging loan details: Approval: 48…
Quick housekeeping: My interview with Max Chernov has reached 350,000 views. Check it out if you haven’t, where I talk about global real estate investing and financing. Lastly, please follow me on my new Instagram page @theglobalmortgageguy. Please scroll down for Upcoming speaking events in Singapore and on our various YouTube channels. Let’s start. In…
Trade war has begun Trump has implemented 25% import tariffs from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese imports. Honestly, there is no way to know the outcome, but one thing for sure is that commodity and asset prices will be volatile as we price in the “Tariff Uncertainty”. Interestingly, all of Canada’s $200B trade…
The New Deal 2.0 Donald Trump is now the 47th U.S. president, and there is no denying a sense of optimism and hope. While no one knows exactly what will happen, given the wide range of rhetoric during the campaign, the early signs are super bullish, and I will focus on what I think will happen and how it…
USA Mortgage applications in the U.S. increased by 33.3% for the week ending January 10, 2025. This marked the largest rise in a month, driven by both purchase and refinance applications. Refinance applications saw a 44% increase, while purchase applications grew by 27%. Refinance applications also saw an increase in share, rising to 42.7%. Source: Mortgage…
PREVIEW: The CHIPS Act will add over 500,000 new jobs. As a property investor, you want to own in areas where employment will be robust with high-wage renters. The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in August 2022 to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, enhance technological innovation, and strengthen national security…
USA U.S. property prices rose nearly 5% year-over-year, according to Green Street. The industrial and residential sectors continue to perform well, and retail properties are also improving. Despite ongoing affordability and inventory challenges, analysts expect the market to remain strong for both domestic and international investors. Source: U.S. Property Prices Up Nearly 5% Year-Over-Year U.K. U.K.…
USA The U.S. housing market is beginning to recover as 2025 starts, with home sales seeing a slight increase after a slowdown in 2024. Lower mortgage rates have contributed to the improvement, though affordability remains a challenge, particularly in cities like Austin. Experts expect the market to stabilize gradually. Source: Frozen Housing Market Shows Signs of…
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