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...
Can a state prevent someone from buying property and foreclose at will?

Can a state prevent someone from buying property and foreclose at will?

In this past election, one state passed an updated law that disallows certain non residents from buying property.  What was in the law?  What state passed it?   What was the huge change since 2023? What does this mean for buying real estate in certain states? Can a...
Rocket mortgage acquires redfin, what does this mean for real estate?

Rocket mortgage acquires redfin, what does this mean for real estate?

  In a surprise move, Rocket mortgage is acquiring the real estate brokerage company Redfin for 1.8 billion.  Why is a mortgage company interested in a real estate broker?  What does this mean for realtors, consumers, and competitors?  Will this purchase...

My recession indicator flashing green: ready for bulls or bears

Are the bulls running or are the bears coming?  Any business media you pick up is harping on the idea of a “recession watch” and the economy is basically coming to an end!  On the flip side my proprietary lending data is giving me a radically different answer.  What...