Is the Next Recession On Its Way?

(This article is an updated version of a 2018 Next Avenue story.) Here are two safe forecasts, the kind you can count on. First, the U.S. economy will sink into a recession. Second, no one knows when the recession will arrive. Taken altogether, these t… Continue reading

Next recession will come in 2020 — but it won’t be due to housing

Half of the economists and experts surveyed by Zillow believe a recession is coming. But only 12 percent believe it will be due to housing. Continue reading

NAR affordability index dips for third straight month

The National Association of Realtors affordability index dipped for the third straight month in May, meaning the typical family had less estimated income to afford a home at the national median price, according to data released Friday. Continue reading

Realtor.com predicts market shift impacting buyers is on the way

A market shift that will impact homebuyers well into 2020 is likely on the way, according to realtor.com’s June 2019 trend report.  Continue reading

Why everyone deserves a home that isn’t made of cloth

Real estate trends, combined with out-of-date zoning laws and employment patterns are driving people out of their homes. If our economy is doing so well, then why are so many people living on the streets? Is there something wrong with them, or is it ou… Continue reading

Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle income housing

Recent years have been a boon for landlords and a recession doesn’t appear imminent, though the multifamily housing market does face some challenges. Continue reading

Zillow CEO’s big bet on his company earns him $13M

Barton purchased 703,500 shares of Zillow Group stock between Nov. 16 and 20, 2018, according to Zillow’s SEC filings. The shares have skyrocketed in value. Continue reading

Surviving on $3 a Day and Hope

Like many of us approaching retirement age, just hearing the word retirement triggers my anxiety, particularly when I hear experts say how much boomers my age should be saving. The fortunate boomers have cushions of 401(k)s, pensions and real estate. T… Continue reading