Min 1 The federal government is the country’s single largest investor in real estate, committing around $450 billion annually across roughly 50 programs managed by six agencies. This includes everything from low-cost loans and mortgage guarantees to tax credits and grants aimed at housing and commercial development. Min 2
Min 1 Dr. Tyler Scott kicks off with a note on compound interest—often cited via Einstein’s famous lines. But amid the financial noise, we don’t always pause to ask: When do interest rates truly impact our choices, and when can we comfortably sideline them? Min 2 For
Min 1 The housing market is transitioning from pandemic extremes into steadier territory. Experts anticipate median home price growth of approximately 4% in 2026, up slightly from around 3% in 2025. The shift reflects better inventory, stable mortgage pricing, and cooling demand from rate‑sensitive buyers. Min 2 Mortgage rates
Min 1 President Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark interest rate to 1%, aiming to lower borrowing costs as deficits rise. But a rate that low is no sign of economic strength—it’s typically a crisis-era tool. Min 2 Right now, the U.S. economy
Min 1 Owning a home is still the core of the American Dream. It represents stability, wealth creation, and a stake in your community. But for millions of families, that first step onto the ladder has drifted out of reach. Prices keep climbing, wages are flat, and traditional 30‑year
Min 1 Across the United States, the affordable housing crisis is getting harder to ignore. Nationally, 7.1 million rental homes are missing for the country’s lowest‑income households. For every 100 renters who qualify for affordable housing, there are just 35 units available. That shortage means families are
Min 1 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has told associates in no uncertain terms: he is not stepping down before his term ends in May 2026. That’s despite weeks of public and private pressure from the White House to slash interest rates—and personal attacks that would drive many
Min 1 In a housing market that keeps getting more expensive, co-living has emerged as a solution renters are actually excited about. These communities trade some square footage for affordability, shared amenities, and a built-in social network. That balance is resonating, particularly in urban markets where prices have pushed many
Min 1 Data centers are the invisible engine behind nearly everything in today’s economy. Every AI tool, cloud file, and video stream runs through these facilities. And demand is only accelerating. Right now, the world’s data centers use about 60 gigawatts of power. By the end of the
Min 1 Technology is quietly taking over commercial real estate. Not just at the edges, but deep inside how deals are found, financed, fixed, and flipped. That movement now has a name: PropTech. PropTech stands for property technology. It covers everything from AI-powered underwriting tools to self-guided apartment tours. The
Min 1 On July 4, 2025, Congress passed a new law called the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Real estate investors should pay attention. This bill brings back some major tax benefits. It also gives new power to Opportunity Zones and changes a few rules that could help you keep more
Min 1 The housing market is frozen for most people. Prices are still high, interest rates are stuck, and regular homebuyers are sitting this one out. But one group is buying more than ever: investors. So far in 2025, investors make up about 30% of all home purchases. That includes