Can the government “take” you property for unpaid taxes

Can the government “take” you property for unpaid taxes

  Over the last 100 years or so counties have operated under the assumption that if property taxes (or in some cases water/sewer, etc…) are not paid then the county can “take” the property for the unpaid taxes.  A recent supreme court ruling radically alters this...
Secret mortgage blacklist, is your property on it?

Secret mortgage blacklist, is your property on it?

Condominium owners across the country are facing a paralyzing problem: They can’t sell their properties because of a fast-growing and mostly secret mortgage blacklist.  Don’t worry this is not some crazy conspiracy from the government.  I’ve experienced this first...
One of most controversial property tax measure in the country passed

One of most controversial property tax measure in the country passed

      This newest property tax measure that passed has been deemed the most controversial in the US.  What was in the new measure?  What state (hint it wasn’t a far right or left state)passed a controversial law to protect private property rights...
Why are mortgage rates rising when they should be falling?

Why are mortgage rates rising when they should be falling?

The chart above is very surprising.  When the market is predicting a slowdown or a recession, gold typically rises and treasuries also rise, typically in tandem.  The exact opposite is happening now as bond prices are falling and yields are rapidly increasing in the...
What do Tariffs mean for real estate and interest rates

What do Tariffs mean for real estate and interest rates

  70% of lumber and 30% of drywall comes from Canada which could be subject to tariffs, what does this mean for the average build cost of a house?  What does the chart above have to do with Tariffs?  Will tariffs meaningfully impact real estate build costs and...
Upper income spending drops, what does this mean for real estate

Upper income spending drops, what does this mean for real estate

Higher income consumers are showing signs of stress.  Look at the chart above, from the peak in 2022 higher end consumers intent to spend has dropped almost 25%.  What does the chart mean for real estate and the general economy?  Why focus on higher end consumers?...