What does the  Iran war mean for real estate?

What does the  Iran war mean for real estate?

I was a bit surprised at the market reaction, check out the 10 year treasury (above) on the Monday after the war began. I would have predicted the opposite reaction with yields falling.  What are the three primary reasons rates are now rising? What impact does this...
Supreme court nullifies tariffs, 3 big changes to real estate

Supreme court nullifies tariffs, 3 big changes to real estate

  The supreme court throws out president Trump’s tariffs.  What does this mean for real estate building costs and interest rates? Why is the chart above so important? Will this decision drastically alter the real estate market one way or another?  What happens...
Will real estate prices rise? Are the predictions wrong?   

Will real estate prices rise? Are the predictions wrong?   

Every major economist is predicting real estate prices remaining flat to falling modestly in 2026.  How accurate are these predictions?  Is there a scenario where prices buck every prediction and rise later this year?  A prior survey shows a radically different...
Bitcoin plunge impact on real estate and economy

Bitcoin plunge impact on real estate and economy

Bitcoin has had a wild ride, declining over 50% in over a month plummeting from a high of 120k to 60k.  Check out the chart above.  Why the sudden drop in cryptocurrencies? What does this mean for real estate prices?  Looking at the chart below, how will interest...
Where should you invest in real estate in 2026?

Where should you invest in real estate in 2026?

The pandemic turned the real estate market upside down with real estate values surging throughout the country.  With values rising everywhere, everyone seemed like a winner.  Unfortunately, the boom town days are coming to an end.  Real Estate fundamentals or lack...
How to increase mortgage defaults

How to increase mortgage defaults

  The Biden Administration took steps to enable less credit-worthy borrowers to qualify for mortgages to support the housing market. Now the Trump team is doing the same in the name of boosting home ownership and lowering costs for borrowers.  Why is the...