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“The Next Housing Boom Is Closer Than You Think”

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The title of this blog is taken directly from this blog by Stansberry Research. I have hit the topic of a strong housing market numerous times in recent months but am hitting it again for several reasons: (1) Stansberry Research normally touts stocks, so when they shift to touting housing it means something; (2) some […]Read More

Predictions for 2020 – Higher Rates; Tech Disruptions; Fight for Eyeballs; Collapse of Mortgage Industry; Start of Boom

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I have read dozens of predictions of various sorts over the last month, so I thought I’d add a few of my own. HIGHER RATES While many pundits like Barry Habib (owner of MBS Highway) think there will be a recession next year, resulting in sharply lower rates (b/c all of our economic indicators have […]Read More

Only 21% Think “Now” Is A Good Time to Buy; Demographics Say Otherwise

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CONFIDENCE IN BUYING DROPS Only 21% of Americans think now is a good time to buy a home, according to October’s Fannie Mae Housing Survey. This is down from 28% in September, and it shows that low rates do not drive purchase volume as much as many of us might suspect. In response to this, […]Read More