Are you wondering how land loans work? Maybe you’re setting your mind on purchasing a piece of land that wonderfully fits your future house? Getting a loan for land is a smart move, especially when you will not be constructing your home right away. Procuring land financing is a great way to make your purchase […]
Author Archives: Dominic Jones
5 Ways to Grow Your Business in a Labor Shortage
If you’re a pro in the home service business, you’ve likely experienced the skilled trades labor shortage first-hand. For many pros, it looks like this: A customer wants your help on a home project. You have the skills, tools and expertise to get it done right – but you don’t have time or crew to […]
Father and Son Pros Share Secrets of a Successful Family Business
Brownfield Redevelopment & Affordable Housing – A Unique Opportunity
A former brownfield, the Bronx’s Park House offers 227 affordable apartments Across the nation, housing insecurity is one of the most critical issues cities are facing. The National Low Income Housing Coalition found in 2020 that full-time minimum wage workers cannot afford a two-bedroom market-rate rental anywhere in the US. At the current market rate […]
The State of Hotel Investments in Early 2021
Operational performance of the hotel industry has all but halted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. However, hotel real estate valuations remain high in response to pent capital earmarked for real estate acquisitions and hotels in particular. In January and February of 2020, hotel average occupancy in the United States was slightly higher […]
Drawing Upon Culture: Opportunities for Mexican Sponsors in San Antonio
Mexican real estate sponsors should lever their cultural know-how to address overlooked market opportunities in Texas. South San Antonio can serve as an example of the opportunities available to Latino GPs. Mexican real estate general partners have an advantageous ability to develop and invest in Texas. Mexican appetite for real estate projects in Texas is […]
Rising Tides: Consolidation and Development in the Marina Industry
Marinas, long the domain of local, independent owner-operators, have seen increasing interest from investors over the past 15 years. Now dominated by a few large institutionally backed firms, the industry has quickly transformed from one comprised of properties that store and service boats to one that has seen billions of dollars in capital inflows from […]
6 Tips to Help You Finance Your Business
As a business owner, you’re familiar with how expensive it is to purchase and maintain equipment, buy new materials and expand your service area. Whether you’re looking to bid on a large project, hire a crew or market your services, there are financing options that can help you grow your business and bottom line. 1. […]
How to Plan an Outdoor Movie Night
In the height of summer, your backyard or porch is headquarters for family time and date night alike. Combine both, and cue up a movie on your DIY movie screen for a staycation highlight. A bedsheet or table cloth affixed to a fence or wall plays projection screen, and your at-home projector makes movie magic. […]
7 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors at Home
In this current moment when many of us are staying home, one of the best remedies to help alleviate some of the stress is to head outside and get some fresh air – preferably at least six feet or more away from your neighbor. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space, whether you […]