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Jan 04, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Andrew Syrios

Builders Are Getting Frustrated, And Now They’re Doing This

The mixture of (relatively) high interest rates and economic volatility with the fact most homeowners have fixed, low-interest rate debt had induced what real estate economist Bill McBride refers to as the “sellers…

Apr 29, 2021Feb 07, 2024 Dave Meyer

How Does Inflation Affect Real Estate?

Inflation plays an important role in the economy. With unprecedented levels of government stimulus over the last few months, fears of inflation are surfacing after years of stability. What does…

Feb 12, 2021Feb 07, 2024 Phil McAlister

What Is Quantitative Easing—And How Does It Affect the Real Estate Market?

From a macro perspective, Federal Reserve policy and the potential effects of fiscal stimulus are the most important factors in determining the direction of the economy. Learn more about their…

Sep 23, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Andrew Syrios

What Could Record-Breaking Unemployment Mean for Investors?

What are real estate investors to make of the current market conditions and how should they proceed in the coming months?

Sep 18, 2020Feb 23, 2024 Jered Sturm

Want to Make Money? Then Understand How Money Works! Here’s Your Complete Guide

Most people want to make more money, but very few know how money works. Understanding the monetary system is key to building wealth. Learn the ins and outs here.

Jun 06, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Matt Faircloth

Will the U.S. Face Another Foreclosure Crisis in 2020?

People are comparing the 2008 housing crash to the COVID-19 situation. But how realistic is it that real estate prices will plummet now like they did then? Let's take a…

May 23, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Whitney Hutten

How the Unemployment Rate Affects Us All (Yes, Even the Employed)

It’s not just those out of jobs due to COVID-19 who have been affected by the unemployment rate. From casual spending to real estate investing, the state of the economy…

Apr 23, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Bryce Robertson

Warning: 5 Reasons the 2020 Recession Will Be Far Worse Than 2008

The impending economic downturn will be nothing like the previous financial crisis. In fact, data show we're on the precipice of one of the largest economic shifts of our lifetime.…

Apr 03, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Andrew Syrios

The Fed Cut Interest Rates to 0% — What Does This Mean for You?

To ward off the economic consequences of coronavirus, the U.S. government passed a completely unprecedented $2 trillion stimulus bill. In addition to that surreal number, the Federal Reserve also cut…

Apr 03, 2020Jan 05, 2024 David Greene

Coronavirus Mortgage Relief Programs for Real Estate Investors

If you’ve been impacted by the coronavirus crisis, look into these mortgage relief programs offered by the federal government and lenders.

Mar 25, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Mark Hentemann

10 Ways Recessions Impact Real Estate (& How to Dodge the Worst of It)

Given the recent stock market volatility, many real estate investors wonder, "Are we headed into a recession? How will that affect real estate?" No one can say for sure. But…

Mar 20, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Phil McAlister

The State of the Economy Before & After Coronavirus—and How American Resolve Will Get Us Through

Amid a continual stream of updates regarding coronavirus, COVID-19, and a possible recession, what might this mean for investors, employees, and Americans in general? This article touches on where the…

Mar 18, 2020Jan 05, 2024 J Scott

The Impact of Coronavirus on Real Estate Markets

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially designated the coronavirus and COVID-19 (the respiratory illness it causes) a pandemic. Although the statistics and the ways the illness affects individuals’…