Category Archives: News and Press

The Week in Housing, June 13th

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

This 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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

This 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!

Opinion: Return of the (Brave) Real Estate Investor

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Has the real estate investor officially returned to the housing market?  A number of indicators point to the return of … Continue reading →

The Week in Housing

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

My column this week in the Bigger Pockets real estate investing blog covered the declines in loan delinquency (and they are significant), NAR’s report on existing home sales, housing starts, and building permits.  Plus an update and graphic on interest rates. The Week in Housing.

Opinion: Killing the Mortgage Interest Deduction Would Hurt Investors

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Talk is brewing at the federal level on terminating the mortgage interest deduction. Opponents of the mortgage interest deduction believe it unfairly rewards those who can afford housing also because it applies to investors.  Matthew Strozier wrote a great piece on the future of the mortgage interest deduction in the … Continue reading →

The Week in Housing: April 18th, 2011

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Here’s a link to my housing market summary on Bigger Pockets real estate investing blog.