Probably not although I doubt any closings happening. But, I did have to give a shout out to this guy who I will nominate as “best dressed” for the upcoming eclipse. I think the metal “hat” adds the little extra “pizazz” to the outfit. Hopefully no lighting...
8 hard money lender tools for every real estate pro
As a hard money lender, value is the most critical component of underwriting a loan. We don’t require appraisals so we are looking at thousands of loans a year. I wanted to share the tools I use to underwrite each time I look at a loan file and specific tools for...
Will the next recession impact real estate?
Ready to start your engines for the summer driving season? Will our cars lead us into the next recession? Although auto sales declined substantially this year, the real story is that the subprime bubble in auto lending is now showing cracks. How will this impact...
Happy 4th are you “prepared” to impress your friends?
I wanted to wish each of you and your families an enjoyable 4th of July. Most of us spend a little time getting ready for the 4th, but this guy took it a step farther preparing for years. I’m not sure why anyone would want to balance a running lawnmower on your...
Are you dressed for real estate success?
Do you have the proper “accessories” to excel in real estate? Do brands matter to increase your sales? Will your clothes help you “close” the real estate sale? I’m talking about your actual real estate that is! Is your commercial or residential real estate...
Will rates rise or fall and What should you do today?
Seems like rates are all over the place with predictions awash. Interest rates are driven primarily by future expectations of the economy along with geopolitical risks (flight to quality). What does this all mean for rates? What should you do? Speaking of...
Spot Mortgage Fraud with a simple bartender trick
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 title how can a bartender spot fraud and how this...
What to look for in a Private Lender
There are a number of outfits advertising hard money lending. Fairview is unique since we strictly lend our own money and there are no upfront fees. We fund deals we commit on and close quickly. There are no upfront fees. Before selecting a private lender, it is...








