
The $8k first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit deadline is fast approaching (Nov 30th).... will Congress extend the credit as to not endanger the fragile beginnings of a housing recovery? Can the federal budget handle bill...

Like everyone right now, I am spending a lot of time at home thinking about the short, mid and long-term impacts of our "new normal". A question I keep thinking about is what will be the new trends that will emerge as...

I am 23 years old, have been working at my current full time job for 4 months now. Although I am making decent money right now for someone who just graduated college, I am contemplating leaving my job in the near futu...

Long time podcast listener. Recent action-taker. ;)My spouse and I recently agreed to take a more strategic approach to purchasing a home than just buying in the best school district in the Seattle area. We’ve agreed ...

In 2019 I purchased a Duplex in New Orleans for $219,000, I was able to refinance during Covid to a 3% interest rate. After I left NOLA, I was able to rent each side for $1,295 through a property manager taking 10%. T...

I am looking at two REITs in SO CA, and I've noticed their price/earnings ratio is rather high. One is BRE, the ratio is 42.94, and the other is essex, their ratio is 69.33. I understand that a more typical ratio woul...

Yesterday I attended the annual UCCS Colorado Springs Economic Forum led by Tim Quinlan, Director & Sr. Economist with Wells Fargo Securities and Dr. Tatiana Bailey, Director of the UCCS Economic Forum. Tim spoke...

Hey BP,So this has somehow been brought to my intention and I'm interested if anyone has some insight on the matter. Is there any way to locate soon to be or recently divorced couples who own property? I know it's not...
I’ve been thinking for a while, how do you think commercial real estate will be impacted by the transition into a more virtual world? For example, will commercial real estate still be in high demand for years to come ...

Newbie here.. thought I'd post this as a separate thread.1. What are your thoughts on the current environment in OC? Prices seem too high just as an observer and having lived in OC for many years. Do you think this is...