June 2025

Los Angeles’ real estate market is booming, and new construction loans are powering bold projects from downtown condos to Hollywood homes. With sky-high demand, securing the right construction loans can make or break your build. At Insula Capital Group, we’re seeing fresh trends shaping new construction loans in Los Angeles. This guide dives into what’s […]

In today’s fast-paced real estate environment, especially in highly competitive markets like California, Florida, and New York, buyers and investors often find themselves in a race against time. Properties sell fast, sometimes within hours of being listed, and multiple offers are the norm rather than the exception. This environment demands not only strategic thinking but

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, short-term rental investing continues to attract new and seasoned investors alike—especially in vacation destinations like Hawaii, Colorado, and Florida. With rising interest in Airbnb and VRBO-style properties, securing the right financing has become just as crucial as choosing the right location. For many, traditional bank loans present obstacles, from

Extreme weather events are no longer rare—they’re the new normal. From wildfires in California to hurricanes in Florida and Texas, climate risks are driving up insurance premiums and changing how lenders evaluate investment properties. If you’re an investor looking to grow your portfolio in these high-risk zones, you need to think beyond location and layout.

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