I recently reviewed an appraisal (we don’t require them, but the borrower had gotten one prior) and out of curiosity I looked at the appraiser's resume that was attached to the appraisal. Their most recent experience was a manager at…
Fix and Flip: 3 rookie mistakes for real estate investing I hear the radio blare: “Call now to learn how to make millions in real estate by following 3 simple steps” Let’s be honest, if it were that easy to…
Is Zillow wrong? Should you use Zillow to value a property? I’m commonly asked how do I value a residential or commercial property and further do I use Zillow in my analysis. Zillow like many other valuation methods…
Use an old Bartender trick to spot Fraud I wanted to wish everyone a Happy T-day and also share a quick tip as we enter the rush to get transactions closed before year end. You are probably wondering from…
The headlines blare: 83 million accounts were hacked/compromised at JP Morgan Chase. Shortly thereafter it is announced that Home Depot, Sears, Dairy Queen, etc… have also been breached. As a small business owner how am I supposed to protect my…
Is the flip dead in Denver? Sure looks that way “Learn how to flip houses in three easy steps using someone else’s money!” Sounds like a great deal; everyone can make millions in real estate by “flipping a house” just…
Is a Marijuana cash cow headed your way? Marijuana may be a new opportunity for lenders as the demand and legalization of it for recreational use continues to grow across the country. Many are entering the newly legalized business hoping…
Look past the resume to find the right candidate. Glen Weinberg, COO/Partner, at Fairview Commercial lending was recently published in the Colorado Business Magazine. He wrote the article: Look Beyond the resume for the right candidate. As a small business…
Square vs Rectangle, does shape impact property value? Most investors consider the building shape when evaluating a retail property. Does the shape of a building matter to both retail and industrial properties? Most people think about square vs rectangular on…
What really happens after a fire or other catastrophic loss? 5 tips to minimize economic loss from the event. I flip on the news and see a major wildfire raging through Southern Colorado, airplanes are immediately in the air and…