Note Investing

Many people are wondering what ended up in the final version of the tax bill and how it affects IRAs and other accounts. First, a brief civics lesson is in order. In the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 7, Clause 1 states that…

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County's real estate market kicked into high gear last month with increases in both prices and sales, the California Association of Realtors reported Monday. The median price of a single-family home that changed hands…

Do you have a property that you’d like to sell, but it doesn’t meet the requirements of a conventional bank loan? Without the help of bank financing, your pool of potential buyers get reduced, but you still have plenty of options to get…

The latest edition of JLL’s Investment Intensity Index has San Diego making the cut. “America’s Finest City” took the 29th spot on the top 30 list for global real estate investment intensity. High-tech and innovation helped San Diego rise…

The most common question on a note sellers mind is How much is my note worth? The value of your mortgage note determines how much cash you receive when you sell. Mortgage notes are rarely purchased at face value. You can expect to have a…

Such transactions were almost unheard of a few years ago. But the way of doing business in the real estate sector is changing rapidly. With buyers viewing properties through virtual tours, using FaceTime with their real estate agents and…

If you have tried to get a loan from the bank in the last five years, then you know how strict their requirements can be. Without perfect credit and verifiable income from a steady job, you may find yourself unable to qualify for a bank…

Pandemic aside, what are the best and worst cities for that morning commute?  The Daily Infographic says it can be either a complete cakewalk or an incredibly tedious task.  Indeed…Today’s infographic takes a look at the best and…

Every commercial real estate deal starts with a promise of high returns. But it’s rare for a deal to follow the path of its pro forma. A few will exceed projections, others will fall short and many will actually lose money. The problem…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October, after increasing 0.2% in September.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.2% before…