Kiavi - Blog 2026

Is Massachusetts the Northeast's Next Fix-and-Flip Opportunity?

angela.davis@kiavi.com (Angela Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:21:01 GMT

Licensed real estate agents (REAs) who personally invest in real estate may hold a structural sourcing edge that most real estate investors (REIs) simply cannot replicate, given their direct MLS access, seller relationships, and daily exposure to off-market conditions. According to NAR, a growing share of REAs report interest in personally acquiring investment property, with market knowledge cited as a primary motivating factor. Financing has historically been the friction point, but today's investment loan products—including bridge loans, DSCR loans, and new construction financing—may be better suited to commission-based earners than many agents assume, according to JBREC.

Kiavi Investor Pulse: April 2026 Real Estate Market Update4

angela.davis@kiavi.com (Angela Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:01:12 GMT

Which Kiavi Loan Is Right for Real Estate Agents Who Invest?

angela.davis@kiavi.com (Angela Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:52:26 GMT

How Real Estate Agents Could Fund Their Own Investment Deals

angela.davis@kiavi.com (Angela Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:46:23 GMT

Is Massachusetts the Northeast's Next Fix-and-Flip Opportunity?

angela.davis@kiavi.com (Angela Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:51:29 GMT

Fix-and-flip bridge loan activity across New England pulled back in Q1 2026, continuing a national trend of investor recalibration documented by ATTOM's 2025 Year-End Home Flipping Report. But underneath that regional contraction, Massachusetts may be showing signals worth a closer look. Kiavi bridge loan activity in the state's primary markets (Boston, Worcester, and Springfield) grew roughly 67% year-over-year in Q1 2026, according to Kiavi internal data, even as acquisition prices softened.