Previously, the Federal Reserve indicated it would raise the federal funds rate four times this year. On March 16th the Federal Open Market Committee said it expects to raise the federal funds rate six times this year...

One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation.  However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation.  There are specific points in time ...

I have been reluctant to broadcast this information to the note investment community, hoping not to "hang out my dirty laundry" with colleagues or the note investment community. However, it is time to speak out and ad...

Investing in real estate during a recession makes many people feel like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. For others, it’s an exciting opportunity.
In my 30 years of real estate investing, I’ve see...

We have been discussing this at my office all day. I don't know much as this point, but here's what I know: "Fannie Mae is tightening the underwriting criteria for second homes and investment properties, the governmen...

One of the more complex parts of being a real estate agent is setting realistic expectations for what your client can expect from the market. There are always going to be people who have unrealistic expectations, but ...

At the beginning of each year I take the time to research and reflect on various markets throughout the country so as to provide a road map to my acquisition search for the year.  As an active buyer of apartment compl...

Here's a provocative video...explaining we have a real estate bubble right now in 2014. When do you think this bubble will pop? Back in 2005 (after hurricane Katrina hit), I predicted a real estate collapse as well bu...

What are you looking to do in 2025 to grow, regulate, or downsize your portfolio?I am looking to add:- one syndication investment (not multifamily because I invested in 3 multifamily syndications in 2024)- three turnk...