Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has been praised for his efforts to keep the economy from dipping into a recession, therefore accomplishing the long-awaited "soft landing." But does Powell rank among the best of all time? Here's why that's not the case.

Read the Bloomberg article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-10-15/jerome-powell-is-not-the-greatest-fed-chair-ever

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Whole Foods and Chick-fil-A spend millions of dollars each year looking for the best locations for their stores. Data suggests that housing prices tend to appreciate where these stores are located, so is it worth following their lead?

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Proposition 33 is on California's ballot this election. The vote is for whether local governments should have the power to make rent control laws. Currently, the state has the sole authority, but Prop 33 could soon change that. Here's what you need to know about what could happen if it's passed.

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People have much to say about real estate investors, but not all of it is positive. While we can understand where some of the complaints come from, such as those about institutional investors, real estate investors play an integral role in the modern housing market. There may be valid criticisms out there, but by and large, investors—especially individual investors—play a significant role in maintaining the health and viability of real estate at large.

The truth is that real estate investment benefits both the individual and the market, influencing local and national trends. Here’s how investors influence the market the most.

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DOJ investigators discovered a multiyear scheme regarding fraudulent loans that led to an $18 million loss for JLL. Here's the full story and the implications it might have.

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Rental prices cooled, leading to an increase in concessions offered by landlords, according to data from a couple of months ago. What does this say about the real estate market? And does the increase being driven mostly by corporate landlords matter to the small investor?

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After declining in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's rate cut, mortgage rates have ticked back up all over again, now around 6.5%. It threatens to put a seal on the latest signs of renewed housing activity, and we have the data to prove that. In today's show, we'll talk about what the data is saying and what to expect in the coming months.

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A new Redfin survey shows that after the latest hurricanes, people are beginning to take a second look at where they live. Will this change the housing markets we consider hot? Or is this just post-hurricane fear?

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We're less than one month from the highly anticipated presidential election, and both candidates have sounded off on housing. But does history suggest executive policies make a difference?

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Heard of driving for dollars? Wondering if it’s worth pursuing? We say yes! But don’t do it all yourself.

Instead, build a high-quality team of motivated, dedicated deal finders. You’ll enhance your property sourcing and potentially gain access to leads you won’t find elsewhere.

Where do you find deal finders? It’s easy: They’re already all around your neighborhood.In this episode, we’ll discuss the benefits and methodologies of recruiting local drivers and scouts to uncover high-potential real estate opportunities in various markets.

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Inventory levels are a measurement of supply, and we're starting to see some real upward movement in markets across the country. In today's show, we're going to talk about the latest trends and what the projections are through 2026.

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