Think your property taxes are high, are you ready for a 40% increase?

Think your property taxes are high, are you ready for a 40% increase?

Look at the picture above, in 2018 these buildings sold for 40 million, in 2026 they just sold for 8 million a stunning 78% loss in value. This will lead to an enormous loss in tax revenue for Aurora, CO.  The same is happening throughout almost every major metro area...
What does May inflation mean for interest rates and real estate?

What does May inflation mean for interest rates and real estate?

      The May inflation report is in, rising to the highest level in 3 years.  Look at the chart above, out of nowhere yields have surged to almost 20-year highs and predictions exceeding 6%.  The market is suddenly catching on that we have an inflation...
insurance rates skyrocket, does NY have the answer?

insurance rates skyrocket, does NY have the answer?

  When I saw the headlines about NY reducing property insurance rates I was definitely intrigued.  How can NY reduce property insurance rates 30% overnight while the rest of the country is facing double digit increases year over year?  What is New York’s ...
Rents plummet, is this a trend or blip?

Rents plummet, is this a trend or blip?

    Rents have made a quick U turn.  After rising substantially over the last decade, they are quickly reversing course.  Why are rents now falling?  Is this just a trend or a blip.  Look at the chart below, how does this alter the predictions on rents? ...
Supreme court nullifies tariffs, 3 big changes to real estate

Supreme court nullifies tariffs, 3 big changes to real estate

  The supreme court throws out president Trump’s tariffs.  What does this mean for real estate building costs and interest rates? Why is the chart above so important? Will this decision drastically alter the real estate market one way or another?  What happens...