Gov’t gives away trillions, yet subprime borrowers surge

Gov’t gives away trillions, yet subprime borrowers surge

  Does anyone else find it a bit ironic that the US government gave away 4.6 trillion including direct payments to individuals and yet the number of subprime borrowers has surpassed precovid levels.  Why are more borrowers now classified as subprime and what does...
What is the best ski town investment

What is the best ski town investment

As everyone departs for the holiday season and many are hitting the slopes I wanted to share a survey I did of Colorado real estate experts on the best ski investments.  As you can see there were some surprises.  What huge changes occurred in Breckenridge and Vail to...
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...