Category: Think Pieces
USA U.S. mortgage rates have dropped sharply, with the 30-year average falling to 6.47% as of August 8, 2024, down from 6.73% the previous week. This marks the lowest level in more than a year and provides relief to both prospective homebuyers and sellers who have been hesitant to enter the market. The decline, which has…
Markets are seemingly in free fall, but it’s not all bad news…. Here is how I am looking at how things have unfolded. Over the past week, a few things happened to create the sell-off: 4.3% unemployment, highest since COVID The Bank of Japan raised rates from 0 to 0.25% Tech stocks being sold off…
Canada Canada’s housing market saw a 3.7% increase in home sales in June 2024, driven by a Bank of Canada rate cut. However, prices are still below last year’s levels, and consumer sentiment remains cautious. In Toronto, property listings have surged to the highest in over a decade as homeowners rush to sell before facing…
Khurram Asif, Manager for Dubai Mortgages, and Robert Chadwick explored the dynamic landscape of Dubai’s real estate market. This webinar highlighted the various mortgage options, eligibility criteria, and Golden Visa opportunities. For those who couldn’t attend, the recording is now accessible here. Khurram Asif (KA) and Robert Chadwick (RC) addressed a range of inquiries, providing…
Has your international property appreciated in value? If so, your equity—the portion of the property you own—has likely increased as well! A popular way to tap into this growing equity without selling your home is through a conventional Cash-out refinancing or Asset-backed bridging loan. Quick Comparison Bridging loan Approval 48 hours Funding in as fast as 7 days…
Your child gets accepted to a U.S. university and you want to buy a home nearby.. Here is a video of our initial idea when we raised our first round of funding There are 3 types of real estate purchases: Trophy assets Education-related Investment There is obviously an overlap but for this article, we focus…
Australia’s rental market is heating up, catching investors’ attention nationwide. With rental prices skyrocketing, many view it as a prime investment opportunity. Seizing this opportunity requires savvy strategies, and Global Mortgage Group is here to assist you. Australia’s Rental Market A recent report from The Business Times shows that Australia’s rental market is not just…
8% and Rising! That’s right! Not a typo. The average rental yield in the U.S. is 8%. It is unheard of in any major country, and it is quite a shock to nearly everyone who hears this, but it’s true. More importantly, we have a loan program specifically-created for international investors looking for an easy…
GMGadvisor presents…. This week, we are doing something a little different and discussing the wildly popular Portugal Golden Visa Program. I learned quite a bit from this interview and wanted to share the findings with our audience. The Portugal Golden Visa has been very popular with U.S., Canada, and Asia-based clients looking to lower their cost…
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