60% chance mortgage rates plunge: The fed disagrees!

60% chance mortgage rates plunge: The fed disagrees!

We are at an interesting crossroads in the economy.  The Federal Reserve and economic data show that the economy is very strong with consumer spending and confidence at all-time highs. At the same time the bond market is portraying a different picture after a new...
Jobs report ignites bull market. When is the next recession?

Jobs report ignites bull market. When is the next recession?

The jobs report last week was a welcome surprise beating expectations with 266k jobs created, almost 50% more than expectations.  This is the lowest jobless rate since 1969 underpinning a strong consumer that continues to spend and drive the bull market.  What does...
Markets tumble: 3 lender tips to determine the most “recession proof” properties

Markets tumble: 3 lender tips to determine the most “recession proof” properties

  With recession talks all over the headlines and stock markets tumbling around the globe are you ready whenever the next real estate cycle occurs? Do you know the mushroom theory and how it can help you plan for the next cycle?  I developed this theory after...
3 key learnings from a real estate oracle

3 key learnings from a real estate oracle

Although it is impossible to predict the future unless you were a star in the movie back to the future , history does provide a good indicator of what might happen.  With all the recession talk recently it is important to relate the current economic environment back...
Stocks plummet, stock rise, one step you should take today

Stocks plummet, stock rise, one step you should take today

For anyone watching the markets, it has been quite the ride.  I’m feeling a bit seasick from all the motion taking place in the markets! Stocks plummet then come roaring back all within the same day.  What is going on?  As stocks are swooning so are 10-year treasuries...