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...
McDonald’s is raising the cost of houses; you will pay allot more!

McDonald’s is raising the cost of houses; you will pay allot more!

Retail giants, fast-food chains, and ride-hailing companies are offering higher wages and cash payments. Referral and signing bonuses, rarely needed before to fill entry-level, low-wage jobs, are now commonplace.  How will McDonald’s impact real estate prices?  Will...
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...
Urban Real Estate: Violent crime skyrockets; gentrification reverses.

Urban Real Estate: Violent crime skyrockets; gentrification reverses.

The statistics are staggering.  Violent crime in Atlanta is up over 30% from 2019.  Unfortunately, this is not unique to large cities. According to Crime data from Denver Police there have been 44 homicides this year so far, that is up from 31 at the same time last...
What do Atlanta and Denver real estate have in common? How can you predict the next “superstar” city

What do Atlanta and Denver real estate have in common? How can you predict the next “superstar” city

It is interesting to watch the release of indexes like the Case Schiller on a regular basis. Many of the same cities continue to pop up like Atlanta and Denver. Why?   What continues to drive markets like Atlanta and Denver?  Can you predict what cities will show up...

California clean air waiver revoked by Trump, impact on real estate in 33 states?

President Trump announced the revocation of the California clean air waiver act.  Regardless of where you sit on this particular issue, the impacts will be profound on States rights, on real estate and one industry in particular.  Why are 33 states impacted?  Which...