June 2025

In April 2025, California remained one of the most expensive states for residential real estate, with the median home price reaching $855,300. While demand continues to surge, especially in urban centers and high-growth suburbs, breaking into the market is no small feat. First-time and seasoned developers alike face steep property prices, lengthy permitting processes, and fierce […]

Building in Florida’s booming real estate market? New construction loans can turn your vision into reality, whether it’s a dream home in Miami or a condo in Tampa. These loans fund your project from groundbreaking to completion, but the process can feel daunting. At Insula Capital Group, we’ve helped countless Florida builders navigate construction loans.

In today’s turbulent real estate landscape, competition is fierce, interest rates are high, and inventory is limited. For many would-be investors and buyers, traditional financing is proving too slow and rigid to keep up with the demands of the current housing market. This is especially true in red-hot areas like Los Angeles, Miami, and Denver—cities

Securing financing for investment properties has traditionally been a complex and time-consuming process. In 2025, however, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that landscape. By analyzing non-traditional data sets and automating underwriting decisions, AI is making rental property financing faster, more accurate, and more accessible—especially for first-time investors. Insula Capital Group is among the leading private lenders

In the fast-moving world of real estate investing, access to quick and reliable funding is essential. Traditional financing can be a slow, document-heavy process, making it challenging for investors looking to close deals quickly. That’s where hard money lenders come in. For investors in Illinois and Indiana, using hard money for real estate investments offers several advantages that

When financing a new construction project, real estate investors often face various loan options. Navigating these choices can feel overwhelming, especially for those new to the industry. However, understanding the different new construction loan structures—interest-only loans, bridge loans, and draw schedules—can help investors make informed decisions that align with their specific project goals. In this blog,

When it comes to real estate investing, securing traditional financing can be time-consuming and full of hurdles. That’s where hard money loans come into play. These alternative financing options offer fast funding and greater flexibility, making them popular among property flippers and real estate developers in states like Alabama and Arizona. But what exactly is hard money,

The real estate landscape in 2025 is anything but uniform. While national housing markets tell one story, the real movement is happening at the state level. Shifts in population, job growth, and housing policy have created unique microclimates across the country, particularly in states like Florida, Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina. These state-level real estate