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16 September 2024 | 22 replies
Thank you Mike - we've certainly been a bit conservative lately on the bridge front, which has served us well as a lot of competitors have stretched and gotten into trouble, planning on cautiously but smartly expanding and improving on the bridge front soon
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16 September 2024 | 8 replies
Having access to the funds without needing to refinance again could save on fees and give you flexibility when another opportunity arises.However, if you’re cautious about carrying extra debt with no immediate deal in sight, taking only what you need now might provide peace of mind.
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15 September 2024 | 10 replies
Just be cautious and make sure you have a solid plan to pay it back, as this can be risky if the deal falls through.3.
14 September 2024 | 12 replies
As such, anything 3+ stories and older, you need to be VERY cautious and understand when and if the study has been performed, what they found, and if there are any resulting special assessments.
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16 September 2024 | 24 replies
Be cautious, those inflated numbers are often used to sell courses.It's smart to base decisions on your market research.
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16 September 2024 | 18 replies
Their underwriting has also become more conservative and cautious.
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12 September 2024 | 4 replies
Additionally, you can "house hack" by buying a new primary residence every year, but be cautious not to genuinely occupy each property.Good luck!
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15 September 2024 | 31 replies
Account Closed, I didn't mean to scare anybody away from Columbus but rather provide some factors to be aware and cautious of.
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11 September 2024 | 2 replies
This increase is partly due to fraudulent insurance claims and the aftermath of the Surfside collapse, which have made insurers more cautious.
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11 September 2024 | 0 replies
In 2024, back-to-school and back-to-college spending has dropped as consumers adopt a more cautious approach following the pandemic surge.