Social structures, customs and behaviors in Kenya

Kenyans are fun-loving, hard-working, sociable, and hospitable. The social environment in Kenya is among the most favorable for visitors given the open attitude that Kenyans have towards social differences, and it is a strength that Kenya can effectively leverage to attract and retain existing and potential foreign investors in all sectors of the economy. Are they individualists or collectivists? The […]

How to Navigate the 2016 California Commercial Real Estate Market

It’s a great time to be a California commercial real estate borrower if you have profitable properties. Prices are static for the first time in years, the private business loans the market has prospered and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios have increased. New consumer protection regulations have worked in your favor, and new administration may mean more proactive borrowing rates and relaxed […]

Total Length of Yamuna Expressway in Rajasthan

Total Length of Yamuna Expressway Total Length of Yamuna Expressway or Taj Expressway as it is popularly known is a 6 lanes wide and 163.5 kilometers long access-control expressway, linking Pari Chowk at Greater Noida in New Delhi to Kuberpur in Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is currently India’s third longest expressway since February this […]

Top ten tips when buying real estate

In today’s financial climate, real estate continues to be a strong investment in many areas. Educated buyers will always get the most out of the real estate market. These top ten tips for buying real estate will help you complete your next real estate transaction with confidence. TIP # 1: Hire the Right Agent! Hiring the right real estate agent […]

JP Morgan and the future of direct hard money lenders

In early December 2015, JP Morgan announced a strategic partnership with OnDeck Capital, an alternative lending company, to originate, underwrite and distribute loans specifically for small businesses. The news shocked the banking world, as evidenced by a 28% increase in OnDeck’s stock price in a single day and has long-term implications for alternative lenders, of which hard money lenders are […]

Are reverse loans like a traditional loan?

The quick answer is “no”, it is a completely different type of mortgage than the traditional one that almost everyone is familiar with if they have ever bought a home or refinanced. They are not underwritten using “debt to income” ratios, FICO scores or “loan to value” calculations, but instead use the net cash flow of potential borrowers after all […]

How to choose the right kitchen cabinet doors?

Whether it is renovating a kitchen or making a new one, there are many things to decide and each of these things requires some serious decision making. While most people pay more attention to countertops and tiles, even small things like kitchen cabinet doors need the same attention. There’s no denying the fact that tile and countertop would be the […]