Economy, Real Estate, Stocks

“The superrich are selling stocks, buying properties and keeping cash ready”

“In the first quarter, Tiger 21, a coalition of 750 members worth in excess of $75 billion, raised cash to levels not seen since 2013. Not much changed in the second quarter in terms of keeping powder dry. The group’s… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance, Real Estate

“Tricky ways real estate agents get you to spend more money”

“1. Playing with the quote… … “Say you are told that a property will sell between $500,000 and $550,000. You may think that you can pay the low estimate. But in reality you are already setting yourself up to pay… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

Real Estate Is Evolving: “Silicon Valley Is Coming for Your House”

“In today’s on-demand digital world, buying and selling a home remains stubbornly, painfully analog. Most sales still begin with a real estate agent (and a 6% commission). Most still end in an office, with the two sides signing page after… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Democrats, Trump Agree to Aim for $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package”

“Democratic congressional leaders said President Trump agreed to aim for a $2 trillion infrastructure package in a White House meeting on Tuesday, though the two sides didn’t discuss how it would be paid for, and Capitol Hill Republicans are unlikely… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season”

“Sales of existing U.S. homes Opens a New Window. fell in March after a huge gain the previous month, held back partly by a sharp slowdown among the most expensive properties Opens a New Window. . The National Association of… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

High End Housing Market Boom

“As pricey homes hit market, median list price for a house reaches record $300,000“ “If you’re selling a high-end home, you’ve got company. More pricey houses are up for sale this year, pushing listing prices to record highs. The median… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“These 25 cities are losing more residents than they are gaining as population declines”

“The United States is the third largest landmass of any country in the world. Indeed, Americans have options when deciding where to live. .. According to recent Census data, nearly a fifth of all states reported a population decline in… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Trump Tax Reform Hits Home in Wealthy New York Suburbs”

“…Nearly 11 million taxpayers will be affected by the new cap on so-called SALT deductions on the taxes they file this year, and could lose out on a cumulative $323 billion, according to a February estimate from the U.S. Treasury… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

Exodus Incoming: “More than a third of New Yorkers say they can’t afford to live here”

“More than a third of all city residents say they can’t afford to live anywhere in the state — much less the Big Apple — and believe economic hardship will send them packing in five years or less, according to… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“New Hotels Mushroom in Miami”

“Hotel construction is booming in Miami thanks partly to the growing appeal of the city’s downtown district and the flocking of well-heeled tourists to South Beach.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-hotels-mushroom-in-miami-11552993200 This looks like a hot spot for real estate. On a side note… Continue Reading…