Weekly blog posts keep you up-to-date with news and views you can use. Looking at economics, trends, clues in the news, markets, financing and more … all from the perspective of a real estate investor.
The risk of a structural rise in yields has heightened as bondholders begin to demand more compensation for inflation that is increasingly ingrained.
National home prices fell for 6 straight months up to December (the latest data from S&P Global’s Case-Shiller index), dropping more than expected (-0.51% MoM vs
Back in September, when looking at various leading rental market indicators, we reported that “Manhattan Apartment Rents Finally “Plateau” After Red-Hot Summer” a trend
Existing home sales plunged, new home sales surged… so today’s pending home sales print will be the decider over what level of bloodbathery is
In a congressional effort to increase retirement savings, Secure Act 2.0 was recently signed into law … And it’s sure to affect people with
Before we dig into this morning’s new home sales data, we note that both homebuilders and homebuyers have seen a rebound in confidence this year (even
Housing recessions matter because they are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for economy-wide recessions. Not all economic recessions follow housing recessions1, but most
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% ($2.3 trillion) from a record high of $47.7
Existing home sales had fallen for a record 11 straight months ahead of this morning’s print for January, which consensus expected to reveal a
Home prices are going up across the country — in aggregate. Looking at individual markets, however, some are showing prices have fallen from a
Home prices are going up across the country — in aggregate. Looking at individual markets, however, some are showing prices have fallen from a
We always say to treat your real estate investing like a business …
And like any successful business, at some point, it may become
Housing Starts and Permits have declined for 3 straight months but today’s data for January was expected to be more mixed with permits rebounding
Let’s face it … It’s nearly impossible to invest in real estate all by yourself. Between sourcing deals, financing, due diligence, and management …
A new White House plan to nationalize housing policy and grant renters more protection has left mom-and-pop landlords with questions and concerns.
To get great answers, you have to ask great questions … And as usual, you delivered. Now it’s our turn … So it’s time
It may come as a bit of a shock to those who have been following the creeping freeze in housing transactions as the bid-ask
While existing home sales slipped to cycle lows in December, new home sales bounced and this morning analysts were surprised to see pending home
Record inflation, trouble on Wall Street, a hemorrhaging bond market … And a wave of corporate layoffs to start off 2023 …
US existing home sales dropped for the 11th straight month in December (-1.5% MoM – slightly less than expected thanks to downward revisions of
