February 19, 2025
DC AREA RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL JOB LOSS
Losing a job suddenly can be a traumatic experience. Sharing of resources can be helpful during this trying time. Here's what we found in the DC area.
February 18, 2025
RETHINKING THE NEUTRAL RATE
Understanding the "neutral" interest rate and its impact on mortgage rates
February 14, 2025
JOB LOSS IMPACT TO DC REAL ESTATE
Since Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, the U.S. has undergone a purge of federal agencies and jobs. The scope of workforce reduction is evolving, and its full impact will take months, even years, to assess.
February 2, 2025
ATTORNEY OPINION LETTERS: TITLE INSURANCE ALTERNATIVE?
Attorney opinion letters iin lieu of a title search? Relying on a lawyer's professional opinion about the status of a property's title, rather than conducting a comprehensive title search has drawbacks.
January 27, 2025
“GOLDEN” OR “GILDED” AND WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
The 'Golden Age' Vision For America He loves gold. In all its forms. And grand visions. So it's not surprising that Trump has adopted the phrase "Golden Age." But what does that really mean?
January 5, 2025
IS HOUSING AN ASSET OR COMMODITY?
Housing commodification is result of broadened financialization of the housing market. Homes are increasingly seen as investment vehicles for wealth generation.
December 25, 2024
2025: THE DC REAL ESTATE GUIDE
2024 really left us hanging. The plan for a steady course of 2025 federal rate reductions and return to robust market conditions is being derailed by the White House.
December 25, 2024
THE SEARCH FOR VALUABLE DC REAL ESTATE INFORMATION
You deserve a lot more information on your upcoming real estate transaction than your search engine is offering.
December 14, 2024
DESPERATELY SEEKING R STAR
Determining r* involves use of complex equations that include such factors as potential economic growth and determining how fast it can expand without lifting inflation or making assumptions about future economic conditions.
December 12, 2024
PANTHEON MACROECONOMICS GRIM 2025 Report
Before the election, Pantheon economists expected core CPE inflation to return to the 2% target by mid-2025, “but Trump looks set to throw a wrench into the works."
November 25, 2024
FANNIE MAE ADJUSTS FORECASTS
Fannie Mae has lowered its expectations for existing home sales to 4% in 2025, from its previous forecast of 11%.
November 19, 2024
FINANCIAL DEREGULATION AND CONSUMERS
Trump is taking another swing at Wall Street deregulation in his second term, with the CFPB, SEC, FDIC and Federal Reserve squarely in his sights.
