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The only hope many younger generations have to accumulate wealth is to stay cozy with grandma. Since 1995 (over a decade before the Recession), the median wealth of 25-34 year olds declined 39 percent, while 35-44 year olds declined 27 percent, and 45-54 year olds’ wealth declined 15 percent. There have been potent gains reported…
This week’s Tarrant County Tuesday will highlight a myriad of homes in the Arlington Heights neighborhood that have colorful front doors. One of the exciting parts of this exercise was that it didn’t take long at all to find homes with bright and attention-getting front doors. Just like the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, these homes…
This week it’s the battle of the Beaver Creek condos in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. Here we compare two exceptional Colorado listings, each with unbeatable views, upscale amenities, and a prime location near Beaver Creek Resort, but with price points that are miles apart. With iconic ski runs, terrain parks, and an array of…
Three words. Joe. Pool. Lake. Imagine living minutes from boating, camping, and miles of hiking trails at nearby Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill Nature Preserve. For some it may seem out of reach, but think again! This week’s Tuesday Two Hundred puts the spotlight on a tidy, turnkey traditional that’s ready and waiting for…
So much information was jam-packed into last week’s National Association of Real Estate Editor’s Spring Conference. Bethany, Jon and I were all in attendance and working to bring you what we learned. Throughout this week, I’ll post what I thought were some of the most significant graphs. The biggest take-aways: disruption, i-buyers, availability, affordability, technology,…
Bonds made positive moves last week on Friday, which is typically a positive indicator for mortgage rates. However, the Federal Reserve increased rates last week, too, though the comments were a mixed bag. All of this on top of what appears to be a budding trade war with China. Looking for clarity in a turbulent…