Airbnb just quietly changed the rules and the impacts are huge

Airbnb just quietly changed the rules and the impacts are huge

Starting Sept 8th, Airbnb has radically altered the payment terms for all hosts. What was in the little change with huge impacts?  How does this impact every property owner?  Will it still be profitable for owners to use Airbnb?  What are the three changes and what...
NY nightly rentals plummet 90%, rents skyrocket

NY nightly rentals plummet 90%, rents skyrocket

  In every nightly rental discussion throughout the country, there is this theory that nightly rentals are increasing rents and pricing out locals.  How true is this statement?  What happened in NY when nightly rental were severely restricted?  What has happened in...
Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

  Consumer spending in the world’s largest economy has been so resilient in the face of stubbornly high inflation that economists and traders have had to repeatedly rip up their forecasts for slowing growth and interest-rate cuts. How are consumers still spending...
Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity Has continues to ramp up throughout the year. According to real estate data provider Attom, homebuyers may face more challenges heading into 2025.  Why are foreclosure...
Porsche resale value drops 50%, what does this mean for real estate

Porsche resale value drops 50%, what does this mean for real estate

  I saw a recent ad for a Porsche electric Taycan that was less than 18 months old available for half of its original cost.  What can this huge drop in prices over a short time tell us about an impending real estate problem? Why am I even looking at Porsche...
What is really moving real estate prices, it is not what you think

What is really moving real estate prices, it is not what you think

  In every article I read about real estate they highlight that inventory is causing prices to fall, or high interest rates, or not enough demand.  All of these items above are only symptoms.  What is the real driver moving prices today?  What does this mean for...