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Posted 1 day ago Matt Myre

Inflation Continues to Cool—Does the Fed Still Have an Excuse to Not Cut Rates?

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was released on Wednesday morning, with inflation once again coming in below expectations for the fourth straight month. Core CPI, which strips out…

Posted 1 day ago Whitney Hutten

Why Even Smart Investors Get Wiped Out (and How to Protect Your Wealth Now)

Most investors think that diversity is the key to protecting their wealth. They’ve got money in real estate, the stock market, and maybe even some private equity deals. That’s good,…

Posted 1 day ago Lindsay Frankel

A Deep Dive Into Trump’s Plans for Fannie and Freddie’s Conservatorship

Trump has signaled that changes are on the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that guarantee home loans in order to increase access to homeownership.…

Posted 1 day ago James Schlimmer

The MLS Power Struggle: Why Real Estate Investors Should Pay Close Attention to NAR, Zillow, and the Battle Over Listing Rules

There’s a high-stakes battle unfolding in the world of real estate, and while much of it is happening behind closed doors, its impact may soon hit the wallets of real…

Posted 3 days ago Ashley Kehr

AI Agents Are Changing the Game for Real Estate Investors in 2025

If you’re serious about growing your business, the answer isn’t to work more hours—it’s to work smarter. And that starts with putting systems in place that can take care of…

Posted 3 days ago G. Brian Davis

A Map of All 141 Markets Where Prices Are Falling

Last month, Zillow updated its 2025 forecast to show home prices declining by 1.4% this year. Nationwide, the average home price has risen 1.4% over the last 12 months. But…

Jun 04, 2025Jun 04, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

Freddie Mac’s Serious Delinquency Rates Are Down, While Multifamily Distress is the Highest Since 2011

There’s some good news regarding late mortgage payments. Freddie Mac, the government-affiliated home loan backer, reported that serious delinquencies for single-family homes—individuals three months or more behind on their mortgage…

Jun 02, 2025Jun 02, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

Redfin Joins the Parade of Housing Bears—How Does Their Prediction Stack Up?

Don’t expect your home equity to increase this year. That’s the forecast from brokerage and listings site Redfin, which, along with Zillow, predicts that house prices are expected to remain…

Jun 02, 2025Jun 02, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

President Trump All But Confirms That He’ll End Freddie and Fannie’s Conservatorship

Privatizing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appear to be edging closer to reality. This move could not only generate a substantial amount of money for…

May 30, 2025Jun 02, 2025 James Schlimmer

Why There’s Still No End in Sight for Higher Rates—And What That Means for Real Estate Investors

Interest rates remain stubbornly high, and recent market activity suggests they may stay that way longer than many investors had hoped. For individual investors—especially those investing in real estate through…

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Dave Meyer

Jamie Dimon Called Out Investors—Are We Too Complacent About the Economy?

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase and one of the most influential figures in global finance, recently made a bold statement: Investors are showing “an extraordinary amount of complacency.”…

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 Ashley Kehr

A Housing Statistic You Can’t Ignore

The U.S. housing market just hit a milestone. In April 2025, existing home sales dropped to their lowest level during this time of year since 2009, with just 4 million…

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Austin Wolff

Where to Buy Your First (or Next) Property in 2025

If you’re thinking about getting into real estate—or expanding your portfolio—2025 might be your year. And if you live in an expensive city, you’ve probably considered investing out of state…