Andrey Rudenko
Housing Crash after Fed Rate Hike?
After a period of low interest rates that fueled housing market, the Federal Reserve is meeting on March 14-15 with the stated goal to raise the benchmark interest rates from near zero. Many are saying that this will ...
Bill Rapp
The Truth Behind Interest Rate Drops and CRE - What Investors Need to Know!
As interest rate discussions continue to dominate financial headlines, investors in commercial real estate (CRE) and multifamily housing must understand a crucial truth: Interest rate drops alone will not solve the ch...
Account Closed
Catastrophic loss in homeownership
I find it amazing that only 2.1% change in home ownership was this catastrophic. And, of course, it could never happen again. LolHome ownership has never been 100% in the United States. Many people think that the vast...
Stephen Miracle
Good strategies with HELOC usage for first rental?
Hey all! My wife and I just set up a HELOC for our current house. We've been followers of biggerpockets for a few years and know that using your HELOC or a Home Equity Loan are common methods for purchasing a future p...
Ed B.
Projections for interest rates?
As everyone likely knows interest rate cuts that were projected to happen so far this year haven't happened. Instead, rates are increasing. If Donald Trump wins the November election, I'm projecting and hoping rates...
Bill Rapp
Embracing Optimism for the CRE Industry!
In the world of commercial real estate (CRE), the past couple of years have been challenging. With historic interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, many predicted doom and gloom for the industry. However, ther...
Trevor Murphy
BiggerPockets Community Thoughts On Interest Rates
I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on interest rates for the short term future (6-12 months).It looks like the fed is getting more aggressive with there narrative on tapering and raising interest rates.I'm plann...
Antonio Signorelli
Are mortgage delinquency rates going to increase in 2024?
Hi BP friends!
I am curious to hear your thoughts on the real estate market outlook for 2024. Specifically on whether the high interest rates will lead to an increase in mortgage delinquency rates similar to what we ...
Chris Martin
Fed says rates stay low at least through mid-2013
In recent history, I can't remember when the FOMC came right out with a target date that was so far out (2 years). In the FOMC statement they say "The Committee currently anticipates that economic conditions--includin...
David Krulac
Has Housing hit a wall?
http://moneymorning.com/2016/04/08/housing-could-be-headed-for-the-rocks-but-homebuilders-are-already-there/