AJ Wong
Ten Real Estate and Economic impacts of the LA Wildfires
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Regardless of socio-economic status, a significant proportion of wealth is concentrated in prime real estate, especially in these areas.
Rob Beardsley
Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
Carnegie Mellon creates “$2.7 billion in economic impact each year”.
Tom Hall
con and pros of payingoff your mortgage
26 December 2024 | 2 replies
May see some slight reductions but we are most likely not going from say 7% to 5.5% unless of a major economic crisis which would also cause home prices to get hit.
AJ Wong
Property Insurance crisis will supercharge climate migration in 2025 and beyond
11 January 2025 | 2 replies
I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally mo...
James Wise
Why do people Buy Property in California
15 January 2025 | 192 replies
The state's economic dynamism, natural beauty, cultural attractions, and educational institutions continue to draw people and investment.
Ven Bud
Rookie question on negative cashflow investment
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Can you hold them in a crisis?
Lilia Matlov
Risks and Opportunities Coexist
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
There are opportunities out there but some strategies are risky. 1 - Airbnb (STR) comes to mind - very competitive, very saturated and becoming highly regulated.2 - Most STRs are transitioning to MTR so that market will be saturated soon if it isn't already.3 - Insurance crisis in florida is getting bad so those costs will eat up cashflow and short term appreciation.
J. Mitchell Bernier
New HUD Nominee: Great News for Housing Affordability
19 December 2024 | 1 reply
The most likely main focus of many congressional hearings on this nomination will be on how to address the affordability crisis in this country.
Gamal Harding
Columbus Lands Another Large Tech Firm! 4000 Plus Jobs Coming
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
This move, representing a $900 million investment and the creation of 4,000 new jobs by 2035, positions Columbus, Ohio, at the forefront of technological and economic growth.
Maranda Tucker
Charlotte, NC Market Update - Days on market averaging 90 days
15 January 2025 | 0 replies
Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?