Housing Market – Years to correct?

Last week’s new home sales report has folks talking again about the state of the housing market.  Here is a link to a quick video and article on the topic:  http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/housing-market-sucks-could-years-correct-20110324-080754-787.html … Read more

Calculator Problem – 03/14/2011

What is the outstanding balance after 85 payments on a loan of $190,000 at 6% amortized over 15 years?  (The answer will be posted with the new calculator problem in … Read more

Double Dip

I think we will see double dip in several markets this year.  There are several areas where the supply continues to increase.  Below is a link to a good graph … Read more

Top 30 Counties – underwater

An interesting list of counties where people owe more on their mortgages than the home is worth. One of the things to remember when you read a list like this is … Read more

Rent Increases

One of the key areas we don’t pay enough attention to is demographics and changes over time.  They have a huge impact on sectors of the economy.  The link below … Read more