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Population Growth: Jobs Needed vs. Housing Needed
With all the talk about job creation and high unemployment lately, I read an interesting fact today; with the existing … Continue reading
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Rent vs Buy Interactive
Education and Tools Tools and TechThe good folks at Trulia are trying to make your life easier as a real estate investor by offering a Rent vs Buy tool. Here’s a sample: This is definitely worth a look, especially when you’re looking at the macro-level of markets. Enjoy: http://insights.truliablog.com/vis/rent-vs-buy-q3/
Interest Rate Chart:
Housing Market Interest RatesDespite the growing concern over the US ability to remain solvent, interest rates are flat. This shows that despite debt concerns the US is still seen as a safe haven. I don’t think there was ever a real risk of default considering the US brings in sufficient revenue to pay … Continue reading
Declining Inventory in Central Florida
Florida Market Data Housing Market Housing Trends Market Research SupplyI’ve been charting inventory in Central Florida (Orlando MSA) for a while now. The inventory is in steep decline and the market is seeing some price rise. Both median and average sales prices increased marginally but the inventory compression is forecasting a comeback in home prices:
The Week in Housing, June 13th
Contributions News and PressThis week, on my column over at BiggerPockets real estate investing blog, I discussed lower interest rates, a report on negative equity, and a survey on homeowner confidence; enjoy
The Week in Housing: May 30th, 2011
Contributions News and PressThis week news surrounding pending home sales, interest rates, delinquency, and housing starts were the highlights. You can read the full post on BiggerPockets real estate investing blog; enjoy!
New 2011 Interest Rate Lows + Chart
Housing Market Interest RatesInterest rates found another new low for 2011. The 30-year fixed rate eased from 4.61% to 4.60% for the week ending May 26th, 2011, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago the 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.84%. The 15-year fixed dropped from 3.80% to 3.78%. A year ago the 15-year … Continue reading



