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Heavy trucks signal recession my data says the opposite

Heavy trucks signal recession my data says the opposite

    Look at the chart above, there is a direct correlation between heavy truck sales and GDP growth which is one of the best indicators for the health of the economy.  As you can see heavy truck sales plummeted, which points to a recession.  On the flip...

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Should states cap property tax growth?

Should states cap property tax growth?

      Last week I asked all of you should states cap property taxes like Georgia based on inflation?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (76%) think that states should cap taxes based on inflation...

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American’s staged a property tax revolt, GA led the way

American’s staged a property tax revolt, GA led the way

  Voters in eight U.S. states passed measures in the last election to offer some form of relief on property taxes, a sign of their mounting frustration with tax bills that have soared alongside huge jumps in home values. Many states will have property tax...

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Mortgage rates one year from now

Mortgage rates one year from now

    Last week I asked all of you what will mortgage be one year from now?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (50%) think that mortgage rates will be 5.5 -6% while the second largest percentage put rates in...

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Fed drops rates, why did mortgage rates barely budge

Fed drops rates, why did mortgage rates barely budge

    The federal reserve lowers interest rates and signals two more reductions the remainder of the year.  At the same time mortgage rates are barely moving.  Why are mortgage rates having such a large disconnect with the Federal Reserve.  Will rates continue...

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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...

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Will Buy now pay later derail real estate?

Will Buy now pay later derail real estate?

Last week I asked all of you what impact does Phantom Debt (like buy now pay later) have on the economy and real estate?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (58%) think that phantom debt is increasing credit scores...

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Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

  Consumer spending in the world’s largest economy has been so resilient in the face of stubbornly high inflation that economists and traders have had to repeatedly rip up their forecasts for slowing growth and interest-rate cuts. How are consumers still spending...

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Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity Has continues to ramp up throughout the year. According to real estate data provider Attom, homebuyers may face more challenges heading into 2025.  Why are foreclosure...

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Should you buy a condo: what are real estate pros saying?

Should you buy a condo: what are real estate pros saying?

  Last week I asked all of you is it a good idea to buy a condo as an investment?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the overwhelming majority felt there were some opportunities in condos at the right price points while...

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House prices hit another record, should you even care?

House prices hit another record, should you even care?

  Check out the chart above.  House prices this summer have hit yet another record?  On the flip side, look at the chart below of Denver and Atlanta.  Why the huge difference?  What is happening in today’s real estate environment?  Is the data above or below...

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67% believe firing of fed governor will end badly

67% believe firing of fed governor will end badly

Wow, I was very surprised at the survey results of the fed firing.  67% of respondents think that the firing of Cook at the fed is going to end up badly while 23% think that something very bad will happen from the firing.  If survey respondents are correct, what does...

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95% feel that regulations have increased rental rates

95% feel that regulations have increased rental rates

There was clearly a distinct trend in last week’s survey regarding the war on landlords with some very passionate responses.  An overwhelming 95% felt that regulations have substantially increased to costs of being a landlord which in turn has increased the costs for...

read more

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Heavy trucks signal recession my data says the opposite

Heavy trucks signal recession my data says the opposite

    Look at the chart above, there is a direct correlation between heavy truck sales and GDP growth which is one of the best indicators for the health of the economy.  As you can see heavy truck sales plummeted, which points to a recession.  On the flip...

read more
Should states cap property tax growth?

Should states cap property tax growth?

      Last week I asked all of you should states cap property taxes like Georgia based on inflation?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (76%) think that states should cap taxes based on inflation...

read more
American’s staged a property tax revolt, GA led the way

American’s staged a property tax revolt, GA led the way

  Voters in eight U.S. states passed measures in the last election to offer some form of relief on property taxes, a sign of their mounting frustration with tax bills that have soared alongside huge jumps in home values. Many states will have property tax...

read more
Mortgage rates one year from now

Mortgage rates one year from now

    Last week I asked all of you what will mortgage be one year from now?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (50%) think that mortgage rates will be 5.5 -6% while the second largest percentage put rates in...

read more
Fed drops rates, why did mortgage rates barely budge

Fed drops rates, why did mortgage rates barely budge

    The federal reserve lowers interest rates and signals two more reductions the remainder of the year.  At the same time mortgage rates are barely moving.  Why are mortgage rates having such a large disconnect with the Federal Reserve.  Will rates continue...

read more
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...

read more
Will Buy now pay later derail real estate?

Will Buy now pay later derail real estate?

Last week I asked all of you what impact does Phantom Debt (like buy now pay later) have on the economy and real estate?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the majority (58%) think that phantom debt is increasing credit scores...

read more
Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

Phantom debt soars, what does this mean for real estate?

  Consumer spending in the world’s largest economy has been so resilient in the face of stubbornly high inflation that economists and traders have had to repeatedly rip up their forecasts for slowing growth and interest-rate cuts. How are consumers still spending...

read more
Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

Foreclosures on the rise, is this a blip or trend?

With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity Has continues to ramp up throughout the year. According to real estate data provider Attom, homebuyers may face more challenges heading into 2025.  Why are foreclosure...

read more
Should you buy a condo: what are real estate pros saying?

Should you buy a condo: what are real estate pros saying?

  Last week I asked all of you is it a good idea to buy a condo as an investment?  The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart above, the overwhelming majority felt there were some opportunities in condos at the right price points while...

read more
House prices hit another record, should you even care?

House prices hit another record, should you even care?

  Check out the chart above.  House prices this summer have hit yet another record?  On the flip side, look at the chart below of Denver and Atlanta.  Why the huge difference?  What is happening in today’s real estate environment?  Is the data above or below...

read more
67% believe firing of fed governor will end badly

67% believe firing of fed governor will end badly

Wow, I was very surprised at the survey results of the fed firing.  67% of respondents think that the firing of Cook at the fed is going to end up badly while 23% think that something very bad will happen from the firing.  If survey respondents are correct, what does...

read more
95% feel that regulations have increased rental rates

95% feel that regulations have increased rental rates

There was clearly a distinct trend in last week’s survey regarding the war on landlords with some very passionate responses.  An overwhelming 95% felt that regulations have substantially increased to costs of being a landlord which in turn has increased the costs for...

read more

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