We’re all hearing about the affordable housing crisis constantly these days, but for many homeowners, investors and renters alike, it’s a confusing and overwhelming topic. Understanding more about the causes and trends in the affordable housing crisis might help accelerate solutions to this problem as well as opportunities for real estate investors. For housing to be … [Read more...] about Unpacking the housing crisis.
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The impact of Reg A+.
Historically, investing in startups and real estate has only been available to accredited investors. Accredited investors are those that, due to income, net worth, assets, or professional experience, have special privileges when it comes to financial regulations. Recent legislation, however, has aimed to make investing more accessible to all potential investors. The 2012 … [Read more...] about The impact of Reg A+.
Political infrastructure and investment potential.
When investigating a community to determine its investment potential, there are a number of factors to consider. These might include physical, social, economic, development, and political infrastructure for a start. While all factors play a part in this evaluation, political structure is perhaps the most important criteria to consider. Unfortunately, it’s also one that’s often … [Read more...] about Political infrastructure and investment potential.
Elected officials and place-making.
Most elected officials have no background in real estate development, architecture, design or place-making. Their knowledge extends no further than the home mortgage process. It should come as no surprise then that elected officials have little if no civic skills. Politicians are elected based on their charm and popularity - not on their ability to understand every issue … [Read more...] about Elected officials and place-making.
Digital finance and the revolution in impact investing.
Impact investing has grown from a quaint, niche idea to a powerful force inside the world of finance. At one time the thought of aligning investment goals with social responsibility seemed like an excellent way to turn a large fortune into a small fortune. These days, changing investor sentiment aligned with the “good” coupled with the rise of social media and digital platforms … [Read more...] about Digital finance and the revolution in impact investing.