This morning’s economic data painted a picture of steady but unspectacular growth paired with ongoing disinflation, reinforcing the market’s current wait‑and‑see posture.

There has been a lot of fraud and misinformed data that has been actually inflating the value of some real estate in the Philadelphia area.

Week of January 5, 2026 | Market Snapshot for Real Estate & Mortgage ProsAs we kick off the new year, fresh data confirms two important trends: the job market is quietly cooling, and new home construction is slowing more than expected.

While supportive for affordability, this directive raises concerns about GSE capital buffers and systemic risk if housing markets soften later in 2026.Leadership and Legal PressuresThe Department of Justice issued grand jury subpoenas to Fed Chair Jerome Powell and senior officials, tied to testimony on a $2.5 billion renovation project.

I try to keep at least a 1-day buffer when possible, especially between MTRs.

Week of December 29, 2025 | Market SnapshotAs we close out the year, housing data delivered a surprisingly strong finish.

Separate execution risk from valuation riskWhen ARV is reasonable, the real risk becomes:Permitting delaysContractor performanceTimeline managementThat’s where having scope, GC alignment, and buffers matters most.4.

Smaller projects, shallow rehabs, strong comps, and plenty of buffer for overruns.

Check out the recent YOY trends from 2024 and 2025 on Single Family Properties in NH. Supply is still relatively low for most of the state. We are only seeing supply in the "northern" counties. That said, supply has s...

I’d focus on markets with steady employment, realistic rents, and managers who can show you local data instead of just projections.