Housing party coming to an end, what does this mean for values; the bears have awoken

Housing party coming to an end, what does this mean for values; the bears have awoken

Gary Shilling, the author of the Case-Shilling real estate index, accurately predicted the last real estate bust.  He has come out with recent predictions that throw a cold towel on how this housing cycle ends.  Are we at a bear market or a peak in real estate?  Where...
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,...
83% of investors are worried about two items that will impact real estate

83% of investors are worried about two items that will impact real estate

Wall Street investors believe inflation will remain a major roadblock for the markets in 2022 and stocks will only see muted returns, according to the new CNBC Delivering Alpha investor survey.  What does this mean for interest rates and in turn real estate? What was...
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...
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...