Tag Archives: interest rates

Housing Shortage: There Are Two Elephants in The Room

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Tim Freund

The Federal Reserve today held rates steady, despite many indicators that the economy and the job market are slowing.  This begs the question, what is pushing inflation higher if we are seeing slowdowns in the job market and higher unemployment? … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Moon

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Tim Freund

As I look back on the year in real estate with an eye towards 2022, I am reminded of Georges Melies’ famous 1902 movie, A Trip To The Moon.  Despite being 120 years old, the movie holds up because it … Continue reading →

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Bidding Wars: How Long Can This Continue?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Tim Freund

Realtors across the country are reporting the same thing: There’s no inventory and sale prices are regularly going over the asking price.  Inman, a real estate news service, recently published an in-depth discussion on the low inventory and crazy bidding … Continue reading →

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Market Forces At Work

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Tim Freund

It’s a funny thing this economy of ours; this system of capitalism where the free market drives the movement, prices and value of goods and services.  With real estate, too many homes means prices drop; not enough, prices rise.  The … Continue reading →

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Ben Bernake Hits For The Cycle!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Tim Freund

A baseball term?  Bernanke in a baseball uniform?  Not exactly the image most of us have of our Federal Reserve Chairman.  A few months ago, I criticized Chairman Ben Bernanke for announcing that rates would stay low to 2013.  I … Continue reading →

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