J Scott: We Have 1-2 Months Before the Economy Begins to Break
The next global recession is a lot closer than many Americans think. We’ve been (fairly) insulated from supply chain shocks stemming from the War in Iran, but within the next…
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The “Engine” of the U.S. Economy is Starting to Crack (It Will Affect Housing)
The “engine” of the U.S. economy is starting to crack—and real estate is already feeling the effects. Just last week, we touched on the hidden “recession” affecting many Americans. Today,…
Home Listing Prices Fall for 16th Straight Week (and It Could Keep Coming)
Home listing prices have been falling for weeks, and it’s not just sellers who are getting fed up. Real estate agents have finally decided to call it quits, with many…
The Ultimate “Stress Test” for the Housing Market: Do We Pass in 2026?
Every recession, crash, and major change in the real estate market has its warning signs. And while most people think these can only be seen in hindsight, we have “stress…
James’s Exact Criteria for Finding High-Return, Overlooked Deals in 2026
More and more Americans are feeling confused about the housing market. Home prices are coming down, and mortgage rates are jumping back up. One day, everyone wants one type of…
The 2026 Recession Is Here
The 2026 recession is here. You feel it. I feel it. GDP is growing, but the cost of living is rising, affordability is at a multi-decade low, and consumer sentiment…
Inflation Is Back, and It’s a Warning Sign for Mortgage Rates
Just when we thought it was handled, inflation is starting to surge back—and mortgage rates are already adjusting fast. But, for real estate investors, there’s a silver lining. Some markets…
Housing Market Forecasts Flip as Zillow, NAR, Fannie Mae Make New Predictions
New 2026 housing market forecasts have changed…dramatically. A major downgrade for home sales from NAR, a home price forecast revision from Zillow, and a new mortgage rate range from Fannie…
Senior Living Has 100% More Demand Coming…with Barely Any Supply
One type of investment property is experiencing severe undersupply with a 20-year demographic tailwind on the way. Demand is growing, new supply isn’t even hitting a quarter of the need,…
U.S. Debt Surpasses GDP: Why Mortgage Rates Could “Spiral” From Here
The national debt just hit a dangerous new milestone, surpassing GDP—and the last time this happened, we just ended a world war. You already know the U.S. is heavily in…
U.S. Home Prices Turn Negative, Sellers Finally Give Up Ground
U.S. home prices have officially turned negative. For many months, sellers have resisted adjusting to current market conditions—until now. This could bring short-term pain for flippers and sellers, but overall,…
Spring Housing Market Update: Deals Are Getting Better (Will It Last?)
We’ve got new data on the Spring housing market, and it’s…well, complicated. The monthly data shows more of the same: a sluggish housing market with negative home price growth. But…
Flippers Are Feeling Most Bullish in Months, Here’s Why
Buyers are waiting out the market, mortgage rates are rising again, and the economy seems as unstable as ever. So why are house flippers feeling bullish about investing in 2026?…
