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Low Interest Rates Create Bubbles

The economics profession has long had a vigorous academic argument over “natural” interest rates. What would rates be if we could somehow remove all the

subjective actors—central banks, commercial lenders, government agencies—that conspire to set them? What would nature do …

5 Lifelong Financial Habits Anyone Can Do

By the time you reached elementary school, you probably already did some good-for-you things by habit, from brushing your teeth to tying your shoes and even saying “thank you” (from time to time).

Research backs up early habit making: A …

“Marry the House, Date the Rate!”

I read this today and I am adopting as my new slogan!

The press seems consumed with the idea of a recession in 2023 or 2024… which would mean:Marry the House, Date the Rate

  1. We’ll hear about it for another year or two, and this

Why Home Prices Will (Likely) Keep Rising in 2022

A slowdown seems to be the general consensus among many housing analysts, economists and industry watchers.

But a “slowdown” is not a reversal. While home prices might rise more slowly next year, it’s almost certain they will continue to climb …

Most Single Women Households Say Homeownership is out of Reach

This headline really caught my eye!

“If you like it then you shoulda got a loan on it. All the single ladies! Well, ok, MANY of the single ladies feel that buying a home is Beyoncé their means”.

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How Does Housing Play a Part in Generational Wealth?

racial diversity in homeownershipDespite gains made after the signing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, currently 71 percent of Asian Americans, 54 percent of Hispanic Americans, and 63 percent of White Americans can afford to buy the typical home compared to only …

How to Navigate the Bidding Wars When Buying a Home! Part 1

This is Part 1 of 2 on how to navigate the bidding wars when purchasing a home.

The pandemic has shown individuals and families that they need more space to “work from home” (WFH).  More Americans see the value of …

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

It is important to understand the typical costs when selling your home.  Many real estate professionals will be happy to give you a Market Analysis on your home to establish value.  If you ask, they will also give you an …

U.S. Homeowners are Becoming Equity Rich!

I read an online article today at Bloomberg that said at the end of 2020, more than 30% of U.S. homeowners were considered equity-rich — meaning their property was worth twice as much as the underlying mortgage.

Helped by low …

Millionaires Found Most Built Wealth Slowly Over Time Using a Basic Tool Many Americans Overlook

How to be a millionaireAn article written by Liz Knueven at businessrider.com really hit home for me and I think this message needs to get pushed out to as many people as possible.  Reports show that 40% of retirees are living solely on social …