Inflation roars to highest since 1982, mortgage rates jump above 4%, what does this mean for real estate

Inflation roars to highest since 1982, mortgage rates jump above 4%, what does this mean for real estate

Inflation plowed ahead at its fastest 12-month pace in nearly 40 years during January and substantially higher than any estimates according to a closely watched gauge the Labor Department released Thursday (CPI). The stock and bond markets are continuing to awaken,...
2022 real estate predictions: Mortgage payments rise 50%.

2022 real estate predictions: Mortgage payments rise 50%.

I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season.  Before getting into my predictions for next year, there are three crucial factors to discuss that will shape the real estate market in 2022 and beyond. Interest rates, inflation, and where the pandemic goes from here....
Investors purchase record number of homes, what does this mean for values?

Investors purchase record number of homes, what does this mean for values?

Real estate investors spent a record $63.6 billion to purchase homes in the third quarter, up 78% from a year earlier, with an intense housing shortage fueling their returns, according to a Redfin report published on Monday.  “Investors are expecting rents to increase...
Government loan limits jump to almost 1m, impacting real estate

Government loan limits jump to almost 1m, impacting real estate

The federal government is about to back mortgages of nearly $1 million for the first time. The maximum size of home-mortgage loans eligible for backing by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is expected to jump sharply in 2022, a reflection of the rapid appreciation in home...
Zillow stops buying houses: red flags for housing market

Zillow stops buying houses: red flags for housing market

Zillow claims that ‘operational capacity constraints’ has caused the hiccup in its home-buying business, but some analysts argue that bigger issues may be afoot.  Why is Zillow abruptly pulling back from their ibuyer program after recently announcing a huge funding...
Home-Working Boom Risks Loss of 6 million Professional Jobs; 4 impacts on real estate

Home-Working Boom Risks Loss of 6 million Professional Jobs; 4 impacts on real estate

The Tony Blair institute recently did a study in the UK regarding remote work and ultimately the impact on employment numbers. What did the UK study predict regarding employment?  How will this impact the US labor force?  What will be the impact on real estate be? ...