On The Market

J Scott: The House of Cards Is Going to Fall

This economy is…confusing. Inflation is still high, AI is disrupting the labor market, and consumer sentiment is nearing a 70-year floor. Meanwhile, the stock market keep

If You’re Making More Money Than Ever But Still Feel Broke, Hear This

The affordability crisis isn’t improving. Gas is above $4 per gallon, inflation just hit 3.7%, and paychecks aren’t keeping pace. This is a tough spot for the American ec

The “2nd Wave” of the Commercial Real Estate Crash Is Close w/Brian Burke

Commercial real estate prices have fallen 20%-50% from their peaks just a few years ago—but the slide may not be over yet. A “second wave” of the commercial real estate c

A Housing Market “Recovery” Is Further Away Than We Thought

The housing market isn’t going back to “normal” anytime soon. In fact, it could take significantly longer than many of us thought. Rates are around 7.5%, median home pric

Nearly Half of Buyers Get Concessions as Fed Warns Prices Must Drop

A Fed official says what we’re all thinking: home prices must drop—and sellers seem to have gotten the message. Per a recent Redfin report, 44.7% of home sales included s

The American Economy Enters Its “Lost Decade”

America could enter what nobody wants—a “lost decade.” No huge gains, no massive price drops, just a slow, stagnating market where inflation eats away at the returns we

America Doesn’t Have a Housing “Shortage” (It’s Something Much Worse)

For years, we’ve been told that the United States is short millions of homes, and that building more units is the key to solving the affordable housing crisis. But a 2024

The Trillion-Dollar Bubble Grows Bigger

AI could lead to an extinction event, but don’t worry, the stock market will be hitting all-time highs on the way there! We’re entering a new phase of the artificial in

The Path to 8% Mortgage Rates

8% mortgage rates are now on the table, and unfortunately, that’s not even the high end of estimates for where we’re going next. With bond yields hitting 20-year peaks an

The Housing Market Correction Is Spreading

The housing market correction is about to get worse. Before, the Northeast and Midwest markets were insulated from the sizable price drops happening in places like Texas

Rates Were Hiked: Here’s What Investors Should Do Now

The Federal Reserve hiked rates last week, but did it actually help the housing market? Our panel of real estate investing experts isn’t all that bummed by potentially hi

You’re Not Gonna Like What Happens to Mortgage Rates

The U.S. government may have just lost the war on mortgage rates.  Last week, the U.S. Treasury announced one of its biggest bond buyback programs in years—a whopping $6

This Is Better Than the 1% Rule (New Real Estate Rule)

The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the

We Asked Brokers: Where Is the Biggest Buyer's Market Today?

Are the price cuts deeper than you think? Do buyers have even more power than we’ve been led to believe?  National housing data tells us one thing, but local-level exper

Fewer Investors Are Buying Homes as the Housing Market Shifts (Again)

The housing market is sending mixed signals—or so it seems. Foreclosures are rising, yet many investors are pulling back. Cash buyers are retreating, competition is cooli

AI-Fueled Mini Housing Bubbles Form as Commercial Delinquencies Rise

AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini housing bubble waiti

The Bulletproof BRRRR in 2026 (Buying One Tomorrow!)

Today’s guest is buying a perfect BRRRR tomorrow. Even with today’s interest rates, even in this housing market, Zach Kepes is still making serious money with the strateg

Capital Calls: What to Know Before You Put In More Cash

You invested in a real estate syndication, fund, or partnership. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, mort

Home Builders Are Bleeding as Sales Run Dry, Workers Vanish

Builders are struggling to survive, let alone sell homes, in 2026. Prices aren’t keeping pace, home sales are falling, and nobody can find the labor to build the houses i

JPMorgan Makes a $750B Bet on the Housing Market

JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is gearing