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US Real Estate Market
QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong, You were the only one who forecasted that real estate would continue to rise in conjunction with the rate increases by the Fed. I [...]
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The Cost of Homeownership in the US Spiked 91% in Two Years
The US housing market has not been this unaffordable since 1984, a new study finds. Analysts at Black Knight analyzed home prices, income, and interest rates on a [...]
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Homelessness in the US at All-Time High
The housing crisis has become a massive issue in America. People with decent jobs are unable to afford housing, and those who were already down and out have little [...]
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Freedom Flyers
Have you ever noticed a decorative eagle plaque above a home in America? This was once a popular symbol back in the day to symbolize freedom from mortgage payments. [...]
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US Housing Prices Push Higher
Fannie Mae admitted their forecast of declining home prices was incorrect. They initially projected that housing would fall by 1.2% in 2023, followed by 2.2% [...]
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Vanlords – A New Form of Urban Encampment
I’ve discussed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) at length as they have been marketed as a new way to force people into perpetual renting. They have even [...]
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Dutch Study on Banning Investors from Buying Real Estate
Dutch researchers at the University of Amsterdam and Erasmus released a study entitled “Buy-to-Live vs. Buy-to-Let: The Impact of Real Estate Investors on Housing [...]
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Accessory Dwelling Units Grow in Popularity
The push for the 15-minute city is underway. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming increasingly popular as cities across the globe are rezoning neighborhoods [...]
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The COVID Refinance Boom is Over – See Who Benefitted
New mortgage originations have reached their lowest level since Q2 of 2014. Inventory remains historically low, shelter costs are historically high, and it makes no [...]
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The Rental Crisis
I reported how BlackRock is now the largest landlord in the US. Institutions have purchased hundreds of billions in real estate across the nation and have no plans [...]
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