Steve Cheslock
Self Storage - Equilibrium Sq Ft per person in rural areas
I have read that for determining equilibrium a good rule of thumb is to use an avg of somewhere between 7-8 sq ft of self storage per person within the radius you are analyzing. However we all know each market is ver...
David Duval
Would you write "cash" or "financed"?
I have the cash to purchase most of the properties that I want to make offers on and I also have a preapproval letter from a reputable known HML that says that I have more than enough cash for their required down paym...
Alex Silang
What's it like to be a buy-and-hold investor during a recession?
I bought my first real estate property a few months ago and it's cash flowing nicely. Before I count the benjamins though, I want to know it's like to hold during a recession.Obviously property values fall...but:Do va...
Ryan Kelly
Austin Leads Nation in Biggest Drop in Active Listings
According to a March 4 Realtor.com report, Austin leads the nation in the largest drop in active listings compared with one year earlier. Here's more detail from the Austin Business Journal story:"In February, Austin ...
Jay Hinrichs
Cannabis glut in the Portland market
Was in a meeting yesterday .. looks like the bloom is off the bud on the Cannabis at least as it relates to growing the flower.... prices quoted were down to 400 a lb.. from 2500.00what are other seeing out there.. is...
Dustin Ruhl
Existing home sales come down off 10-year high
While there was a seasonal increase in home sales and inventory, the housing economy is still struggling compared to last year. The median home price, however, has steadily increased. This seems to be good news but ma...
Shane Austrie
Foreclosures after COVID-19
I'm interested in hearing everyone's opinion on whether they believe the US foreclosure/REO supply will increase after COVID due to the combination of the careless use of forbearance during COVID + tenants not paying ...
Andreas Mueller
Will massive apartment unit growth affect single family home rentals?
Welcome BP compatriots! Another installment of my weekly brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for all the kick ass dudes and dudettes out there.
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David Erjavec
Is SF's economic boom over
Here is an article that I thought I would share. Being a realtor in SF. The question of are we in a bubble comes up and now and then. I found the article spot on. I do not see any downturn happening for at least 3-4 y...
Kristen Haynes
National Update On The Housing Market For 10/18/24
What's Up With Real Estate and Interest Rates?
The Fed cut rates by 50 basis points on September 18, initiating a new loosening cycle. Since then, average 30-year mortgage rates have RISEN by 50 basis points to aro...