by American Heritage Lending | Jul 20, 2026
Key Takeaways A summer flip should close in September or October, when ATTOM data shows sellers still capture a 6.6%–6.9% premium over market value — before November erodes it to 6.4% and winter cuts deeper. Work backward from a list-by date in late August; buyers...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jun 22, 2026
Every fix-and-flip investor eventually has a contractor disaster. The question isn’t whether — it’s how prepared the operation is when it happens. The vetting framework that separates contractors who finish on time from contractors who disappear, the...
by Keith Quinney | Jun 8, 2026
June is National Homeownership Month. The usual coverage is aimed at first-time buyers. This post is for the investors who help make those stories possible. A look at where homeownership stands in 2026, how the path to ownership has shifted over the last few decades,...
by Eric Krattenstein | Apr 23, 2026
A renovated single-family home that hits the MLS in June clears at roughly $47,000 more than the same house listed in September. The seasonal data behind the gap, the 60-day reverse calendar that keeps loan timelines in sync with it, and the three mistakes that cost...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 5, 2026 |
A clear-eyed look at where rates are, where they’re headed, and how investors should adjust their strategies accordingly. If you’ve been waiting for “rates to come down” before buying your next investment property, I have some news: you might...
