Having been on the market for only a few years, crowdfunding portals have rapidly grown over 150 startups nationwide, specializing in real estate. Today, approximately 7% of the U.S population is an accredited investor. In a highly urban setting like Southern California, this number reaches 20%. Software platforms, such as CrowdEngine, RealtyShares, CrowdForce, among others,…
With a white-hot housing market, many West Coast buyers find that they need to pay excessively high prices for older, less modern homes. Kenny Slaught points out that costs have been steadily increasing since 2008, and common reference, the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index, notes that Los Angeles home prices rose to their…
America’s property industry has been revolutionized by technological developments, making the real estate management sector more efficient and profitable. Platforms which offer numerous online collaborations and – most importantly – workflow automation are increasing in popularity, in large part due to their ability to provide prompt access to accurate and consolidated data and information flow.…
Santa Barbara, also referred to as the American Riviera, is internationally renowned for its enviable Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain backdrops, and picturesque coastlines. The iconic city isn’t known nearly as well, however, for its vibrant, meaningful neighborhoods and generous citizens, according to local real estate , Kenny Slaught. The Investec CEO believes strong heritage, a…
Founding principal and president of Investec Real Estate Companies, Kenny Slaught has boldly led his investment, management, and development firm through several market cycles with great success. As a key figure in the Southern California residential, commercial and industrial property scenes for more than thirty years, he has weathered unexpected variance and bested trends. With…
Recognized as a world famous tourist destination, this coastal California town, north of Los Angeles, is full of beautiful buildings with a rich history. From Spanish inspired homes to intricately adorned archways and structures, the city was developed with the intention of an appealing design that would limit uncontrolled growth. As a passionate Santa Barbara…
