Bear at treeline, what does this mean for you and the economy

Bear at treeline, what does this mean for you and the economy

  As I was hiking with my family almost at treeline in Colorado, one of my dogs suddenly went on point. To our surprise there was a brown bear sauntering through the field (sorry looks like a brown sheep as we are a good distance away on a ridge).  In 30 years we...
HOA bankrupted, is now the time to buy?

HOA bankrupted, is now the time to buy?

With rising insurance costs and litigation HOAs across the country are coming under pressure financially.  This is leading to more HOAs declaring bankruptcy.  Why is a recent lawsuit against an HOA so important? What does this mean for property owners? What are the...
Canada eliminates private property impacts US

Canada eliminates private property impacts US

Who would every imagine that British Columbia, Canada would eliminate private property rights costing property owners billions of dollars.  What was the bombshell ruling? Why is it almost impossible for anyone to buy or sell in Canada?   What does this mean for US...
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...
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...