by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 16, 2026
Where building new makes more sense than buying existing—and how to make the numbers work in a $428K average construction cost environment. Here’s a question that’s become increasingly relevant: at what point does it make more sense to build than to buy?...
by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 9, 2026
A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of where flipping actually works—backed by ATTOM metrics, foreclosure data, and market fundamentals. Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: national flip margins hit a 17-year low in Q3 2025. According to ATTOM’s...
by Keith Quinney | Jan 29, 2026
Recently Funded Ground-Up Construction Loan In Dallas, Texas Loan Scenario: This ground-up construction project involves a new modern single-family home located in Dallas, Texas. Specifically, the borrower is a first-time builder who acquired the lot for $130,000....
by Keith Quinney | Jan 29, 2026
Recently Funded Ground-Up Construction Loan In Dallas, Texas Loan Scenario: This ground-up construction project involves a new modern single-family home in Dallas, Texas. Specifically, the borrower is a first-time builder who refinanced land valued at $85,000. In...
by Keith Quinney | Jan 8, 2026
Recently Funded Ground-Up Construction Loan In Heath, TX Loan Scenario: This ground-up construction project involves the building of a new modern single-family home in Heath, Texas. The first-time builder bought the lot for $295,000 and is now completing a full new...
