Category: Economy

The first quarter of 2013 is almost over and so far, a few trends have emerged in real estate.  These trends are not set in stone, nor can we be sure that they will continue on the same trajectories throughout …Read more  »

As we all know, America's housing market has been in a slump for many years.  Years of negative news made home buyers and real estate investors nervous about the future of the U.S. housing market.  However, the following infographic should …Read more  »

For a good number of real estate professionals, 2012 wasn't a great year. We were still on a downward spiral towards the bottom of the real estate market. This wasn't exciting news for real estate investors looking to make profitable …Read more  »

The budget shenanigans in Washington so far haven't had an effect on the recovery, but an extended period of lower government spending and job cuts will quickly lead to economic stagnation. The economy is a self-reinforcing mechanism, a small dip …Read more  »

Well, well, well... what an interesting year 2013 is shaping up to be! The U.S. is still, at least according to the U.S., the world's largest economy. Super! Of course, U.S. gross national production includes the value of goods and …Read more  »

The National Association of Realtors said on Thursday what home buyers and real estate investors in many parts of the United States have known for months: it’s becoming a seller’s market. The number of homes listed for sale in January …Read more  »

Home construction rarely matches the actual demand for new homes, which can change quickly - there's often too much or too little. Because the US population grows one percent per year about 1.5 million new homes are needed every year. …Read more  »

There’s been a lot of fuss on how the "fiscal cliff" will get the U.S. economy into trouble in 2013. For starters, here’s a thorough explanation of how it can impact the economy. (Video published by the WSJ on Oct. …Read more  »

It's becoming clear to me that what we've been thinking of as a stage in the recovery actually is the recovery. Job growth at a 1.5 percent annual rate is well below our hopes from previous cycles but its getting …Read more  »