More and more economists are debating when or signs of next recession is hitting the US.

Some interesting discussion from the economists perspective on the housing market.

2019 ForecastI attended the Utah Board of Realtors Forecast breakfast on Friday where James Woods, a U of U economist spoke on the fundamentals of the Salt Lake Market.  

In my reading I came across the best summation of the rent control debacle ....Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck once wrote, “In many cases, rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city — except for bombing.”

There goes the neigborhood: Oregon Defies Logic With Statewide Rent ControlIt is often said by cynical economists and political commentators, usually of the right or libertarian persuasion, that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

I'm invested here because I believe we will continue to see growth and barring some kind of national economic crises, our local economists don't see any type of a downturn or recession looming. 

The best sources are local economists and think tanks. 

“Real estate fundamentals remain entangled in a lattice of continuing demand, tight supply and disciplined financial underwriting,” said George Ratiu, senior economist at realtor.com.

Our economist predict the market flattening out within 18-24 months.3.Systems/Procedures (Operations) - Systems and processes play a significant role in our company and anyone who is building a company.

@Ben KirchnerClosing costs, interest rate changes, economists talking. 10% gross spread is a receipt for disaster.