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...
Inflation cools, what does this mean for real estate?

Inflation cools, what does this mean for real estate?

Prices for an array of consumer goods rose less than expected in August in a sign that inflation may be starting to cool, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. The consumer price index increased 5.3% from a year earlier and 0.3% from July.  Is inflation really...
Work from home impact on real estate values; pay cuts coming, 75% want to return

Work from home impact on real estate values; pay cuts coming, 75% want to return

Over 50% of workers are 100% remote with another 20% sometimes working remotely due to the pandemic.  Will this trend reverse this year with the rollout of the vaccine?  How will this impact real estate in the short term and long term?  What will be the primary driver...
How to Invest in ski real estate: Are you a Costco or Walmart investor?

How to Invest in ski real estate: Are you a Costco or Walmart investor?

    It is ski time in the Rocky Mountains with over 250 inches in many of the resort communities.  Do you know where the picture was taken (hint it is a “Costco” resort, email me if you know)?  Although there is plenty of snow and cold weather,...
Why children should guide your real estate decisions

Why children should guide your real estate decisions

    In real estate should you be following your children?  The chart above shows the net gain in births by state and provides a profound picture of the future of real estate.  What is the importance of the chart and why is it so important for long term real...