Credit scores surge, why? what is hiding?

Credit scores surge, why? what is hiding?

Wow, look at the huge increases in credit scores over the last 15 years.  This has occurred even as student debt, auto debt, and credit card debt have all surged.  Has the US all the sudden become much more credit worthy or has something else changed? What does this...
2022 Realtor predictions on interest rates & appreciation  

2022 Realtor predictions on interest rates & appreciation  

The National Association of Realtors just released their 2022 housing market report.  What are their predictions on mortgage rates, appreciation rates, rental rates, and location of purchases?  There are a couple of surprises in the data that could radically alter...
Rents accelerate 13%, is this a warning sign?

Rents accelerate 13%, is this a warning sign?

Would-be home buyers priced out of the sales market are finding little consolation when they turn instead to the single-family rental market. Prices are soaring there as well.  What is causing the large surge in rents?  How is this related to housing prices?  Will the...
Zillow gets into the dating game: Your Zestimate is now a cash offer

Zillow gets into the dating game: Your Zestimate is now a cash offer

For years Zillow has been buying houses, but they have refused to use the Zestimate as their purchase price.  The cards have now turned with Zillow announcing that the “Zestimate” is now the price they will pay for your house. How will  this change allow Zillow to...