Airbnb down 40% impact on real estate

Airbnb down 40% impact on real estate

    After peaking around 215 dollars, Airbnb stock has taken a tumble of almost 40%.  At the same time occupancy of nightly rentals has plummeted from its peak while available listings continue to grow.  What does this mean for real estate prices?  The two...
Is one company responsible for surging rents?

Is one company responsible for surging rents?

  We all know rents have increased, but the reason seems to be alluding our elected officials.  The new scapegoat for rising rents is being pinned on artificial intelligence as the root cause of high rents and one company in particular.  Why is the government now...
Will mortgage rates drop anymore in 24, how about 2025?

Will mortgage rates drop anymore in 24, how about 2025?

  When I was writing this article mortgage rates were hovering right around 7%.  At the same time economists had been predicting a sharp decline in mortgage rates and a booming 2024 real estate market as the fed has cut rates.  On the other hand, the chart above...
Pretend and extend, will commercial real estate take down the economy in 25?

Pretend and extend, will commercial real estate take down the economy in 25?

There is a mantra being used in small/regional banks that is “survive until 2025”.  In essence the theory is that rates will drop precipitously and basically “bail out” many banks’ portfolios.  Banks are in turn pushing out maturity dates hoping for a market bail out....
Does the Trump election matter for Real estate; Homes sales lowest since 95

Does the Trump election matter for Real estate; Homes sales lowest since 95

Regardless of how you voted, at the end of the day for real estate in particular, does the election of President Trump radically change the trajectory of real estate?  What happens to real estate volumes?  Will interest rates rise or fall?  What happens to values? Why...
Huge increases in inventory, what does this mean for prices?

Huge increases in inventory, what does this mean for prices?

Even with falling interest rates, inventory has quickly increased. We have gone from a supposed shortage of housing to an inventory surplus in many hot markets.  Home sales in July were at the lowest recorded level.  What is driving the increase in inventory?  Will...