Alternative Finance Platforms and the Product Adoption Lifecycle
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Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing platforms have come a long way in the 20 years since their introduction to the lending marketplace. Consequently, before to the introduction of these innovative alternative finance models, those that needed financing for high-value real estate projects sought primarily traditional financing methods.
Is December Actually a Slow Month for Real Estate?
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There is a commonly held misconception that the real estate market hibernates like a bear. It goes into a deep slumber beginning in December and wakes up hungry in the spring. This fallacy can lead to a sense of complacency on the part of real estate agents, developers and lenders.
Why Real Estate Investors Value Diverse Portfolios
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New real estate investors are correctly advised to seek out a mentor to help them learn the business. Someone with experience can help the newcomer think through issues and bring up important considerations that might not be obvious.
Top 5 Female Trailblazers In Real Estate Throughout History
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Sometimes to believe in the possibility of success it is necessary for a trailblazer to achieve it already. The first one to accomplish a task changes the mindset of everyone who follows, often redefining the borders of what is possible. With that in mind, here are 5 women who have done that in different areas of real estate.
Three Fintech Apps to Help Teach Better Saving Habits
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It takes time, research, and money to become a savvy real estate investor. While most people have the time and the research skills, many do not have adequate funding. With some education and help from nifty fintech apps, becoming a real estate entrepreneur is easier than it seems.
Why Borrowers and Investors Use Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending puts accredited investors in touch with approved real estate borrowers, cutting out the need for traditional lending institutions.
Marketplace Lending vs. Traditional Real Estate Investing
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Marketplace lending is an umbrella term used to describe a process of lending and investing online. A substantial slice of the marketplace lending industry is a niche focused on real estate (dubbed real estate crowdfunding), and for good reason — the process allows accredited individuals and institutions to invest in real estate online through the purchase of shares.
Sharestates Explains Marketplace Lending
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With every new venture or project, you need capital. From crowdsourcing to peer-to-peer lending to Shark Tank, we’re always coming up with new ways to get funding for our next venture.