<![CDATA[Groundfloor Market Trends]]>7fa37102-e6c2-5c9e-a3d0-6dce09e3ae65Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:45:14 +0000Captivate.fmGroundfloor Finance, Inc.https://artwork.captivate.fm/50e546ef-a517-426b-8354-31e98a22d70c/41815843-1723468782760-11146aca981e5.jpgGroundfloor Market TrendsGroundfloor Finance, Inc.Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Welcome to the Groundfloor Market Trends podcast, your go-to source for in-depth discussions on the forces shaping today’s real estate market. Hosted by real estate veteran Patrick Donoghue, this podcast dives into macroeconomic trends, expert insights, and conversations with leading developers and real estate professionals. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, a seasoned expert, or simply fascinated by the housing market, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in residential real estate. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead with Groundfloor Market Trends.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groundfloor-financefalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/groundfloor-market/nopodcastEpisode 14 Groundfloor Market Trends: Expert Tips for Resilient Real Estate Investing with Dustin ColeEpisode 14 Groundfloor Market Trends: Expert Tips for Resilient Real Estate Investing with Dustin ColeIn Episode 14 of Groundfloor Market Trends Podcast, host Patrick Donoghue welcomes seasoned real estate investor and CEO of Southern Specialty Properties, Dustin Cole. With 20 years of experience navigating the highs and lows of market cycles, Dustin shares his expert insights on successful residential fix and flip projects, new construction, and property management. Learn about Dustin’s transition from banking to borrowing, how he leverages the Groundfloor platform to drive his business, and strategies for staying resilient amid high interest rates and construction cost pressures. Perfect for both veteran and aspiring real estate investors, this episode offers valuable knowledge for finding opportunities and scaling a real estate business in today’s market.

]]>In Episode 14 of Groundfloor Market Trends Podcast, host Patrick Donoghue welcomes seasoned real estate investor and CEO of Southern Specialty Properties, Dustin Cole. With 20 years of experience navigating the highs and lows of market cycles, Dustin shares his expert insights on successful residential fix and flip projects, new construction, and property management. Learn about Dustin’s transition from banking to borrowing, how he leverages the Groundfloor platform to drive his business, and strategies for staying resilient amid high interest rates and construction cost pressures. Perfect for both veteran and aspiring real estate investors, this episode offers valuable knowledge for finding opportunities and scaling a real estate business in today’s market.

]]>63f5b0c2-8f12-428e-8aaf-968e613f7789Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -050024:27falsefull1141141Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 13 Groundfloor Market Trends: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Flywheel Ft. Claire Lovell, Groundfloor's Head of ProductEpisode 13 Groundfloor Market Trends: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Flywheel Ft. Claire Lovell, Groundfloor's Head of ProductIn episode 13 of the Groundfloor Market Trends podcast, host Patrick Donoghue interviews Claire Lovell, Groundfloor's Head of Product. They discuss her extensive background in product management and her journey from working in box office management to leading product development in various fintech and blockchain companies. Claire elaborates on her role in innovating Groundfloor's offerings, particularly the Flywheel Portfolio — a product that enables retail investors to diversify their investments instantly and efficiently. The conversation covers the ideation, development, and incremental improvements made to Flywheel, emphasizing customer feedback and the importance of diversity in investment strategies. Claire also provides insights into future product iterations and enhancements, aiming to meet evolving investor needs and deliver a seamless user experience.

]]>In episode 13 of the Groundfloor Market Trends podcast, host Patrick Donoghue interviews Claire Lovell, Groundfloor's Head of Product. They discuss her extensive background in product management and her journey from working in box office management to leading product development in various fintech and blockchain companies. Claire elaborates on her role in innovating Groundfloor's offerings, particularly the Flywheel Portfolio — a product that enables retail investors to diversify their investments instantly and efficiently. The conversation covers the ideation, development, and incremental improvements made to Flywheel, emphasizing customer feedback and the importance of diversity in investment strategies. Claire also provides insights into future product iterations and enhancements, aiming to meet evolving investor needs and deliver a seamless user experience.

]]>11582c10-9eb3-4f04-a322-af5489e4eaa4Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -050038:47falsefull1131131Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 12: Groundfloor Market Trends ft Guest Damon Riehl, IPLEEpisode 12: Groundfloor Market Trends ft Guest Damon Riehl, IPLEIn episode 12 of the Groundfloor Market Trends podcast, Damon Riehl of Investment Property Loan Exchange (IPLE) discusses his 40 years of experience in lending across various asset classes including commercial and residential mortgages, small business, and construction lending. He explains why he chose to remain an intermediary rather than become a lender. Riehl highlights the benefits IPLE provides through its platform, including leveraging strong relationships with private lenders to get favorable terms for real estate investors. The discussion also covers the current interest rate environment, market trends, and predictions for 2025, emphasizing stability and geographic diversification in loan origination.

]]>In episode 12 of the Groundfloor Market Trends podcast, Damon Riehl of Investment Property Loan Exchange (IPLE) discusses his 40 years of experience in lending across various asset classes including commercial and residential mortgages, small business, and construction lending. He explains why he chose to remain an intermediary rather than become a lender. Riehl highlights the benefits IPLE provides through its platform, including leveraging strong relationships with private lenders to get favorable terms for real estate investors. The discussion also covers the current interest rate environment, market trends, and predictions for 2025, emphasizing stability and geographic diversification in loan origination.

]]>6b651830-fc7d-4625-a5f3-e84b88dee30aMon, 06 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -050032:17falsefull1121121Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 11 Groundfloor Market Trends: A Look Ahead to 2025Episode 11 Groundfloor Market Trends: A Look Ahead to 2025In this episode, Patrick discusses the housing market's position as we head into 2025. He covers inflation’s grip on the economy, elevated mortgage rates, and the opportunities emerging from modest inventory growth. He also highlights how Groundfloor’s award-winning platform and Flywheel Portfolio are designed to thrive in uncertain markets, offering stability and innovation for both investors and borrowers. Let’s dive in!

]]>In this episode, Patrick discusses the housing market's position as we head into 2025. He covers inflation’s grip on the economy, elevated mortgage rates, and the opportunities emerging from modest inventory growth. He also highlights how Groundfloor’s award-winning platform and Flywheel Portfolio are designed to thrive in uncertain markets, offering stability and innovation for both investors and borrowers. Let’s dive in!

]]>7d36d42a-d28c-42e5-a454-966f103ba966Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -050007:25falsefull1111111Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 10 Groundfloor Market Trends: The DSCR Loan and GroundfloorEpisode 10 Groundfloor Market Trends: The DSCR Loan and GroundfloorToday we discuss the launch of the Groundfloor DSCR Loan. This game-changing offering provides needed liquidity for borrowers to get long-term financing and pay off the Groundfloor short-term fix and flip or new construction loans.

For more information, please email:

Albert Francois

bert.francois@groundfloor.us

]]>Today we discuss the launch of the Groundfloor DSCR Loan. This game-changing offering provides needed liquidity for borrowers to get long-term financing and pay off the Groundfloor short-term fix and flip or new construction loans.

For more information, please email:

Albert Francois

bert.francois@groundfloor.us

]]>35aadc58-5cfc-44f8-9a3e-89fd98c8b73aMon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -050018:35falsefull1101101Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 9 Groundfloor Market Trends: Cities on the Rise – What’s Next for the Housing Market and InvestorsEpisode 9 Groundfloor Market Trends: Cities on the Rise – What’s Next for the Housing Market and InvestorsHost Patrick Donoghue explores the resurgence of urban living, with city home purchases now comprising 16% of the market. He discusses the impact of recent Federal Reserve rate cuts on mortgage rates and examines regional home price trends, highlighting the Midwest's strong performance. Patrick also addresses challenges in housing supply and construction costs, noting the increase in new home sizes and rising material prices. For investors, he emphasizes the importance of diversification and introduces Groundfloor's Flywheel Portfolio, which offers exposure to 200–400 short-term real estate loans with projected returns of 10.5% to 11%. The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2025, focusing on factors that could influence the housing market and investment strategies.

]]>Host Patrick Donoghue explores the resurgence of urban living, with city home purchases now comprising 16% of the market. He discusses the impact of recent Federal Reserve rate cuts on mortgage rates and examines regional home price trends, highlighting the Midwest's strong performance. Patrick also addresses challenges in housing supply and construction costs, noting the increase in new home sizes and rising material prices. For investors, he emphasizes the importance of diversification and introduces Groundfloor's Flywheel Portfolio, which offers exposure to 200–400 short-term real estate loans with projected returns of 10.5% to 11%. The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2025, focusing on factors that could influence the housing market and investment strategies.

]]>b0f56969-a089-4678-941b-87ef2470b53bMon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -050011:28falsefull19191Groundfloor Finance, Inc.Episode 8 Groundfloor Market Trends: Election Housing Policies, Interest Rates, & YouEpisode 8 Groundfloor Market Trends: Election Housing Policies, Interest Rates, & YouIn this episode, we dive into the key housing proposals from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, breaking down how their approaches to homeownership, housing supply, renter protections, and deregulation could shape the future of real estate. We also explore the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and what it means for investors, along with three crucial market trends shared by housing expert John Burns.

Plus, we highlight how the Groundfloor Flywheel Portfolio offers investors a powerful tool to navigate market uncertainty and capitalize on future opportunities. Whether rates rise, fall, or the market shifts post-election, the Flywheel will keep turning — ready to deliver high-yielding returns.

Tune in for actionable insights to position your portfolio for success in any market.

]]>In this episode, we dive into the key housing proposals from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, breaking down how their approaches to homeownership, housing supply, renter protections, and deregulation could shape the future of real estate. We also explore the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and what it means for investors, along with three crucial market trends shared by housing expert John Burns.

Plus, we highlight how the Groundfloor Flywheel Portfolio offers investors a powerful tool to navigate market uncertainty and capitalize on future opportunities. Whether rates rise, fall, or the market shifts post-election, the Flywheel will keep turning — ready to deliver high-yielding returns.

Tune in for actionable insights to position your portfolio for success in any market.

]]>5f86e8e9-63fc-4dea-ab5d-f85c51fd2bb0Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -050009:53falsefull18181Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 7 Groundfloor Market Trends: Stay Ahead in the Real Estate Investing GameEpisode 7 Groundfloor Market Trends: Stay Ahead in the Real Estate Investing GameIn this issue and episode, we're diving into the housing market's resilience, the Federal Reserve's interest rate updates, exclusive insights into our New Construction loans' performance, and the Flywheel Portfolio. Learn more on our Monthly Market Trends blog post.



Don't forget to check out our 2024 Stock Offering, now available on Republic. 

]]>In this issue and episode, we're diving into the housing market's resilience, the Federal Reserve's interest rate updates, exclusive insights into our New Construction loans' performance, and the Flywheel Portfolio. Learn more on our Monthly Market Trends blog post.



Don't forget to check out our 2024 Stock Offering, now available on Republic. 

]]>169cba60-0bd9-42d9-8197-ebeafb7f7915Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:53:00 -050010:22falsefullIn this issue and episode, we're diving into the housing market's resilience, the Federal Reserve's interest rate updates, exclusive insights into our New Construction loans' performance, and the Flywheel Portfolio. Learn more on our https://blog.groundfloor.com/market-trends-sept-24 (Monthly Market Trends blog post). Don't forget to check out our https://republic.com/groundfloor (2024 Stock Offering), now available on Republic. Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 6 Groundfloor Market Trends: Groundfloor's August 2024 Performance & MoreEpisode 6 Groundfloor Market Trends: Groundfloor's August 2024 Performance & MoreIn this episode, we're speaking with Groundfloor VP of Real Estate Operations, Reid Schermer, to go over Groundfloor's August 2024 performance, spotlight key projects, and discuss into the Fed's recent 0.5% rate cut. Plus, we dive into our exciting 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), now available on Republic.

]]>In this episode, we're speaking with Groundfloor VP of Real Estate Operations, Reid Schermer, to go over Groundfloor's August 2024 performance, spotlight key projects, and discuss into the Fed's recent 0.5% rate cut. Plus, we dive into our exciting 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), now available on Republic.

]]>83702168-b617-4843-94ed-9850083b1832Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:14:00 -050019:13falsefullIn this episode, we&#39;re speaking with Groundfloor VP of Real Estate Operations, Reid Schermer, to go over Groundfloor&#39;s August 2024 performance, spotlight key projects, and discuss into the Fed&#39;s recent 0.5% rate cut. Plus, we dive into our exciting 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), now available on Republic. Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 5: Groundfloor's History and Where We're HeadedEpisode 5: Groundfloor's History and Where We're HeadedWe're speaking with Groundfloor CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Dally, on key milestones in Groundfloor's journey, insights into our 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), and what the future has in store for Groundfloor and our investors.

]]>We're speaking with Groundfloor CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Dally, on key milestones in Groundfloor's journey, insights into our 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), and what the future has in store for Groundfloor and our investors.

]]>b47de4d3-2cab-4538-8081-dc12c742903bMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:06 -050026:29falsefull<p>We&#39;re speaking with Groundfloor CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Dally, on key milestones in Groundfloor&#39;s journey, insights into our 2024 Stock Offering (https://republic.com/groundfloor), and what the future has in store for Groundfloor and our investors.</p> Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 4: Breaking Down the Federal Reserve's MeetingEpisode 4: Breaking Down the Federal Reserve's MeetingWe're breaking down the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, the potential for rate cuts, current housing and inventory trends, builder sentiment, and how Groundfloor's stock offering presents new opportunities for investors.

]]>We're breaking down the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, the potential for rate cuts, current housing and inventory trends, builder sentiment, and how Groundfloor's stock offering presents new opportunities for investors.

]]>18fbd120-9866-429c-94a2-3eb3b05c2be6Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:02:22 -050012:59falsefull<p>We&#39;re breaking down the Federal Reserve&#39;s upcoming meeting, the potential for rate cuts, current housing and inventory trends, builder sentiment, and how Groundfloor&#39;s stock offering presents new opportunities for investors.</p> Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 3: 3 Game-Changing Trends Shaping Real Estate in 2025Episode 3: 3 Game-Changing Trends Shaping Real Estate in 2025In this episode, we're covering three game-changing trends that are set to shape the real estate landscape in 2025, including the resurgence of first-time homebuyers, how to capitalize on fix-and-flip profit margins, and new opportunities in the residential and commercial real estate markets.

]]>In this episode, we're covering three game-changing trends that are set to shape the real estate landscape in 2025, including the resurgence of first-time homebuyers, how to capitalize on fix-and-flip profit margins, and new opportunities in the residential and commercial real estate markets.

]]>52776fbd-d1fa-4dee-947b-1600a7f85452Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:40:29 -050012:39falsefull33<p>In this episode, we&#39;re covering three game-changing trends that are set to shape the real estate landscape in 2025, including the resurgence of first-time homebuyers, how to capitalize on fix-and-flip profit margins, and new opportunities in the residential and commercial real estate markets.</p> Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 2: Groundfloor's July PerformanceEpisode 2: Groundfloor's July PerformanceIn this episode, we’ll dive into Groundfloor’s impressive July performance, explore the latest developments in the housing market, and offer a sneak peek at what’s coming as we head into September and the fall season.

]]>In this episode, we’ll dive into Groundfloor’s impressive July performance, explore the latest developments in the housing market, and offer a sneak peek at what’s coming as we head into September and the fall season.

]]>4dc18851-5c6d-4c36-a255-7eb8ce3e635fMon, 19 Aug 2024 14:31:09 -050012:00falsefull22<p>In this episode, we’ll dive into Groundfloor’s impressive July performance, explore the latest developments in the housing market, and offer a sneak peek at what’s coming as we head into September and the fall season.</p> Groundfloor MarketingEpisode 1: Interview Lance Lambert from ResiClubEpisode 1: Interview Lance Lambert from ResiClubOn the first episode of Groundfloor Market Trends, Patrick sits down with Lance Lambert from ResiClub to discuss the future of housing and how the market could evolve over the years.

]]>On the first episode of Groundfloor Market Trends, Patrick sits down with Lance Lambert from ResiClub to discuss the future of housing and how the market could evolve over the years.

]]>0fb68b83-3d3e-4ab8-9312-040f5a849ff5Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:38:45 -050046:32falsefull11<p>On the first episode of Groundfloor Market Trends, Patrick sits down with Lance Lambert from ResiClub to discuss the future of housing and how the market could evolve over the years.</p> Groundfloor Marketing