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...
Taylor Swift tax on real estate coming to a city near you

Taylor Swift tax on real estate coming to a city near you

A new push by states to tax the real estate of the wealthy is going nationwide with cities across the country looking at expensive second homes as the gold mine to solve all their social problems. What is the new “Taylor Swift Tax”? What are some of the new proposals...
The largest buyer of mortgages predicts big changes to house prices

The largest buyer of mortgages predicts big changes to house prices

  Fannie Mae, one of the largest buyers of residential mortgages has some profound predictions.  Will house prices continue their upward trend through 2030? How accurate are the predictions below?  How can house prices continue in such a linear fashion?  Will...
Airbnb down 40% impact on real estate

Airbnb down 40% impact on real estate

    After peaking around 215 dollars, Airbnb stock has taken a tumble of almost 40%.  At the same time occupancy of nightly rentals has plummeted from its peak while available listings continue to grow.  What does this mean for real estate prices?  The two...
Year of the elk, are you ready

Year of the elk, are you ready

The above is a picture of my windshield after a chance early morning encounter with an elk; I walked away while my car was basically totaled.  Why is 2025 the year of the elk as elk should typically be the least of your worries?   What does this mean for the upcoming...