Author Archives: Ryan Hinricher

Rent vs Buy Interactive

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

The 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:

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Despite 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 →

Population Growth: Jobs Needed vs. Housing Needed

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

With all the talk about job creation and high unemployment lately, I read an interesting fact today; with the existing … Continue reading →

Mortgage Rates See First Rise in Weeks

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

After weeks of holding steady, mortgage rates rose this week according to the latest survey by Freddie Mac.  The 30-year … Continue reading →

Healthiest US Real Estate Markets

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

The US cities with global reach reach cities are also the top performing real estate markets according the Urban Land … Continue reading →

Declining Inventory in Central Florida

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

I’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: