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Aly J. Yale

Aly J. Yale is a freelance writer and reporter based in Houston. Her real estate, investing and personal finance coverage has been published in US News and World Report, Buy Side from WSJ, CBS News, Money, Builder Magazine, Fortune, Bankrate, The Balance and more.

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Aly earned a bachelor’s degree in news-editorial journalism and radio-TV-film from TCU, graduating cum laude.

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Aly earned a bachelor’s degree in news-editorial journalism and radio-TV-film from TCU, graduating cum laude.

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Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023 Aly J. Yale

The Suburbs Have Been Revived—But Will They Stay Hot?

The pandemic years ushered in a new revival of the suburbs, but are they overpriced now? How long will it last? Read more to find out.

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023 Aly J. Yale

Want to Know Where the Market is Heading? Just Look at Cancellation Rates

KB Homes provided some interesting data tracking cancellation rates, citing it as a good indicator of where the real estate market is heading. What did the data say?

Politics & Policy 2 min read

Sep 18, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Aly J. Yale

The Government Wants to Make FHA Mortgages More Accessible—How Will This Impact Investors?

With housing affordability at all-time lows, the government is looking to increase the availability of these loans. What doors does this open for investors?

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Sep 05, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Zillow Launches 1% Down Program—Could It Help Investors?

The new program is designed to lower the down payment barrier for homebuyers. We explore the potential impact on real estate investing.

Housing Prices 3 min read

Sep 02, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Only 16% of California’s Residents Can Afford a Home—Is it Even Possible to Invest There?

A recent study found that only 16% of this state's residents can afford a home. Is this a fate awaiting the rest of the country's large markets? Read more to…

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Aug 25, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Mortgage Rates Reach the Highest Point in 20 Years—How Much Higher Will They Go?

Mortgage rates have been on the rise since last year, but now they've reached their highest point in 20 years. Are they ever going to fall? Read more to find…

Housing Prices 2 min read

Aug 21, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Home Prices Reached Record Highs Again—Where Are They Growing the Most?

Home prices reached record highs in July after several months of decline earlier this year. These markets are showing the most growth going into the rest of the year.

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Aug 18, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Minneapolis Has the Lowest Metropolitan Inflation Rate in the Country—It Started With Zoning

Zoning laws passed in 2018 have contributed to the lowest metropolitan inflation rate in the U.S. How did that work?

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Aug 11, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Zillow’s Quarterly Survey Finds Homeowners Are Twice as Likely to Sell With Interest Rates Above 5%

New data from Zillow notes a very important statistic about homeownership, but it doesn't end there. Could we be gearing up for another correction?

Economics 3 min read

Aug 07, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Aly J. Yale

“The Housing Recession is Over” Says NAR—Is It?

The NAR reported last week that the housing recession has ended, and we've entered the recovery stage of the cycle. Are they right?

Housing Prices 2 min read

Aug 02, 2023Jan 08, 2024 Aly J. Yale

Home Prices Rise For the Fourth Straight Month—Which Markets Are Improving?

Home prices rose again in May. These markets are the ones climbing and falling the most.

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Jul 07, 2023Aug 20, 2023 Aly J. Yale

New Survey From Opendoor Reveals Interesting Trends—Guess What Groups are Getting Competitive

If you’re planning on buying or selling an investment property, having a handle on market conditions is critical. Can you expect a bidding war? Do you need to pay in…

Economics 2 min read

Jul 05, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Aly J. Yale

This Key Banking Figure Just Gave a Dire Warning—What Should You Be Preparing For?

Could banks be facing a crisis as large as 2008? What did this influential banking figure have to say?