2015 Top RE News Stories

[Bill Schrimpf]

Since we like lists, how about one for the top and/or most interesting news stories for 2015 that effect (or dont) real estate investing?  Please post you list and indicate what your primary strategy is.  Should be interesting!

1. 1.  Fed raises overnight rate by 0.25% and says more is coming. To me, a buy and hold guy, this is the biggest non-news story of the year
2. 2.  Housing starts in most markets are rising
3. 3.  Rental rates in most markets are rising
4. 4.  The most famous RE developer/investor in the world is leading the Republican primary.  Regardless of my/your thoughts towards this guy, it's an interesting story.
5. 5.  I closed my first deal!