Home rents jump highest in 15 years

Home rents jump highest in 15 years

I have been saying for months that rent growth would accelerate.  The numbers are in and according to Corelogic, Single-family rents were up 5.3% year over year in April, rising from a 2.4% increase in April 2020. Nationally, rent growth exceeded pre-pandemic rates...
Is there a real estate bubble brewing?

Is there a real estate bubble brewing?

As I look around the real estate market, you cannot help but notice the craziness.  On my personal house in Colorado, my value is up around 50% in two years.  These same trends are unfolding throughout the country, with appreciation hitting records.  Is the real...
Inflation jumps to highest levels since 1982

Inflation jumps to highest levels since 1982

Inflation alert: It is usually not a good sign when Fed Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said after the consumer price index report “I was surprised”.  I am not sure what rock people are living under, but everything has increased in price from gasoline to restaurant...
Long term capital gains, 43.4%, impact on real estate & 1031 exchange

Long term capital gains, 43.4%, impact on real estate & 1031 exchange

President Biden has proposed an increase in long term capital gains from their current 15-20% to 43% for the wealthiest.  This would be the highest tax paid on income.  What is in the new proposal?  What does this proposal mean for real estate?  How will the 1031...
Zillow gets into the dating game: Your Zestimate is now a cash offer

Zillow gets into the dating game: Your Zestimate is now a cash offer

For years Zillow has been buying houses, but they have refused to use the Zestimate as their purchase price.  The cards have now turned with Zillow announcing that the “Zestimate” is now the price they will pay for your house. How will  this change allow Zillow to...