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Economy, Real Estate

“Skyrocketing rents and home prices may be pivotal in the 2024 election”

“…Housing is largely a local issue, yet it’s presenting a challenging and complex problem in Nevada and other battleground states with implications for this year’s race between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Biden has proposed specific policies and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“29% of households… ‘one emergency from poverty,’ one expert says”

“Over time, higher costs [Inflation] and sluggish wage growth have left more Americans financially vulnerable, with many known as “ALICEs.” Nearly 40 million families, or 29% of the population, fall in the category of ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — according to United… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“[Florida] Property prices boomed here during Covid – they are now being slashed as soaring numbers of homes sit unsold”

“Its warm weather, low taxes and relatively affordable housing market attracted a surge of Americans to Florida during the Covid-19 pandemic, pushing up home values in the state. But as prices stagnate and supply soars in some areas, it seems that Florida’s housing bubble… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Plunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is Fading”

“Oracle Corp. is moving its headquarters out of the city. Tesla Inc. is pulling back after a rapid expansion. Almost a quarter of commercial office space is vacant, and nowhere in the country have residential real estate prices fallen further… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot’s $18 Billion Acquisition: Genius Move or Waste of Money?”

“…The company just announced its biggest acquisition ever, taking over SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, including SRS’s debt. Home Depot said the deal would expand its addressable market by around $50 billion, and CEO Ted Decker called SRS “An industry… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales”

“Home Depot on Thursday said it is acquiring SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, the latest and largest sign of its ambitions to drive sales by winning more business from contractors, roofers and other home professionals. The home improvement retailer expects… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, study finds…”

“While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found…. In reality, the cost of a typical house in the U.S. is closer to half a million dollars. The median… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Homebuyers need to earn 80% more than in 2020 to afford a house in this market. It’s not just due to high mortgage rates”

“…Almost four years ago, a household earning $59,000 annually could afford a new mortgage without spending more than 30% of their monthly income and with a 10% down payment, according to a recent report by Zillow Group. That is no longer the… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% as more homes hit the spring market”

“…Mortgage applications to purchase a home increased 11% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Demand was still 8% lower than the same week one year ago. The average contract interest… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Jamie Dimon believes U.S. debt is the ‘most predictable crisis’ in history—and experts say it could cost Americans their homes, spending power and national security”

“…Jamie Dimon says Washington is facing a global market “rebellion” because of the tab it is racking up, while Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes it’s time to stop admiring the problem and instead do something about it. Elsewhere The Black Swan author Nassim Taleb says the… Continue Reading…