A new almost $2B lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors has found that they have illegally colluded to keep commissions high. 
If Realtor commissions are illegally high, what’s next for the industry? 
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Retailer strategies and consumer shopping trends provide some great indicators of which types of real estate are likely to be the most in-demand as we roll into and through 2024.
$2M Bottles Of Liquor & Online Shopping... Continue

Many fund managers appear to be bleeding capital as their investor clients seek new strategies.
According to new coverage of the situation from Bloomberg and the Boston Consulting Group, the $100T asset management industry is on ... Continue

Americans are falling behind on auto loans at a record pace. What opportunities is that creating for real estate investors?
Consumer credit and auto loan debt performance are often metrics that can be used to predict what’s com... Continue

The data suggests that there is a huge wave of financial distress coming down the pipeline. What does that mean for investors who largely rely on their, and their money managers' approach to workouts?
The numbers suggest that con... Continue

Where should you be traveling before the AI revolution really kicks in?
There are many reasons to get another trip or two in this year. So, where should you visit?
Even though investors finally seem to be seeing through th... Continue

Where should you be traveling before the AI revolution really kicks in?
There are many reasons to get another trip or two in this year. So, where should you visit?
Even though investors finally seem to be seeing through the hype a... Continue

Shrinkflation is the next big issue on the menu. If you are smart, you’ve probably already caught onto the trend. 


The question is whether you’ll keep falling for it and perhaps even implement it yourself, or ... Continue

Hurricane Idalia recently proved to be a big reminder of how critical location is when it comes to investing in real estate. It may also be a significant trigger for many other property owners, renters, and investors.


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AI is one of the most significant trends of the moment. It’s also highly controversial. With many of the side effects being overlooked.
What are the good, bad, and ugly real estate investors should be keeping their eyes on as t... Continue

In spite of the Fed’s bullishness on the economy and bank health, Bank of America reports it is bracing for a $52B loss in pre-tax net income.
What does this say about the state of the markets, and what investors should be doin... Continue

Many may be feeling like we are in uncertain and fast changing times. In some senses we may be. In other ways, markets and the economy are performing as predictably as ever. 


Great wealth has been created over the ... Continue

There is more and more talk about and interest in having an ‘impact’ when it comes to investing and building businesses. It can certainly be a noble goal. So, what does it really mean to have an impact, or to make an impact investmen... Continue

Banks are falling like dominoes again. It’s the truth. While a great front is being put on in the media to assure the public not to panic or withdraw all their money from the banks, many more are likely to go bankrupt soon.
It w... Continue

A new survey reveals around half of American households are bracing to lose everything they have this year.
If the big banks are going bankrupt and are falling like dominoes, it should not be surprising. While these statistics ma... Continue