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DC Hard Money Loans Blog
Hear the latest thoughts and real estate tips from Congressional Capital


Brian Athey
Feb 1, 20216 min read
Interview with Bruno Muscolino - Square Development
We recently talked with Bruno Muscolino, of Square Development. We discussed the best and worst parts of developing in DC along with our...


Brian Athey
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Tips for First Time House Flippers
Congressional Capital President, Brian Athey, sits down to discuss his tips for success for first time house flippers. Transcript: Good...


Brian Athey
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Managing Downside Risks
Good afternoon everybody, I’m Brian Athey, President of Congressional Capital, and I am here today to talk to you about the most...


Brian Athey
Jan 31, 20203 min read
Interview with Chi Perrus - Paragon Construction
We recently sat down with Chi Perrus, the President of Paragon Construction. We discussed how he got into the development business,...

Brian Athey
Oct 29, 20182 min read
Tip #3 - Pick Good Partners
I often say that the first class in business school should be how to pick a good partner and should focus on the best partnerships of all...


Brian Athey
Oct 22, 20182 min read
Tip #2 - Be Responsive!
When I was a young lawyer, my mentor at the large law firm where I worked told me something that I never forgot. He said, “Brian,...


Brian Athey
Oct 15, 20182 min read
Tip #1 - The Importance of Having a Mentor
Yes, there is a reason that we all studied history in school. And a reason many of the most successful people I know read biographies...


Brian Athey
Oct 12, 20181 min read
Blog Series: Advice for New Entrepreneurs
Whether you are starting just out of college or are forging a new path later in life, starting a business, any business, is a huge...

Brian Athey
Sep 26, 20183 min read
How Hard Money Lenders Can Help Borrowers In Ways Banks Simply Can’t or Won’t
The right hard money lender can help borrowers make their projects successful in ways that banks simply can’t or won’t. Why? For two...


Brian Athey
Sep 19, 20182 min read
What do the Best Borrowers Have in Common?
All of our best borrowers, have one thing in common, they have tremendous work ethics. They work relentlessly each day to accomplish...
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