Is the bond market or federal reserve correct on the future of interest rates? Beyond 2019 there is huge disagreement. The Federal reserve has relayed that future tightening will continue, but the markets aren’t buying it. The bond market is…
Residential housing starts fell 12.3%, multifamily fell 19.8%, and permits (a proxy for future builds) fell 2.2%. Furthermore a recent builder survey found that sales were “sluggish” in June (Marketwatch). What does all this mean for real estate values? Is…
Banks are an interesting bunch. In the old days you knew your banker and you could walk in and get a loan. Those days are over. Now loans are underwritten in an offsite location by a robot with little local…
The markets tanked losing almost 2% with some companies down almost 10% due to the selloff. What caused the selloff? What does this mean for real estate? What should you do? Is it time to panic? What is the silver…
The economy is in for a bit of a ride! The federal reserve in their last meeting changed their tone signaling two more rate increases this year as opposed to one bringing the total rate increase to four. Why is…
The Federal reserve in their recent Report on Economic Well being made two very concerning discoveries: 1) 40% of all adults if faced with an unexpected expense of $400 would not be able to cover it 2) 25% of…
In real estate should you be following your children? The chart above shows the net gain in births by state and provides a profound picture of the future of real estate. What is the importance of the chart…
I know this sounds pretty crazy that a mushroom should be your guide to real estate investing. First, put the magic mushroom down! I’m not talking about actually consuming a mushroom. Do you know the mushroom theory? I think…
No I’m not crazy and I don’t subscribe to conspiracy theories. But, as we speak the value of your commercial real estate is being “changed” by the federal government. This is not a joke; the federal government is making your…
Last year it was announced that Libor will be phased out by 2021. Why is this such big news? According to a fed survey almost 45% of mortgages are linked to Libor and the vast majority of jumbo…