Why will Real estate  outperform in the next cycle          

Why will Real estate outperform in the next cycle          

First, Happy Thanksgiving.  I hope everyone has a great holiday season.  As you sit around the table this year, there is plenty to talk about and debate (including this blog ).  Check out the screenshot above of the headlines on Bloomberg.  Depending on which headline...
Big changes in property rights from the election- what city made 100m from the election?

Big changes in property rights from the election- what city made 100m from the election?

Although all eyes and media coverage was on the supposed “blue wave” on election day, the real story are the huge changes in property rights throughout the Country.  Did Nantucket vote to continue an effective ban on nightly rentals?  Did Vail pass a 17% tax on...
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...
House prices hit another record, should you even care?

House prices hit another record, should you even care?

  Check out the chart above.  House prices this summer have hit yet another record?  On the flip side, look at the chart below of Denver and Atlanta.  Why the huge difference?  What is happening in today’s real estate environment?  Is the data above or below...
The War on Landlords

The War on Landlords

Since Covid, Landlords have been portrayed as the big bad wolf and the root cause of pretty much any housing woe you can think of.  Legislatures have jumped on the bandwagon essentially declaring war on landlords with the number of tenant laws doubling in three...