The Atlantic reports why we shouldn’t put blame on the millennials for the collapse of homeownership in America. Homeownership Rate, Seasonally Adjusted WSJ The U.S. homeownership rate has fallen to a 19-year low. Why? Let’s begin with the youths, as we...
Re-Insider – Should I rent or buy? This is a question so many would-be homeowners have asked themselves in recent years, and all too often they are left with the realization that owning is simply unaffordable at the moment. Fortunately, I have good news for...
Bryan Ellis Investing Letter – If you want to live in a state where the housing market is clearly in a state of recovery and heading in an upward direction, you had better check the political climate before you buy. You might be thinking that this is some sort...
Business Insider – Amongst all the edicts investors should heed, one stands out above all others: It’s time in the market that builds returns, not timing the market. We’ve illustrated this rule with one of the longest-running index data sets available: the daily...
There was something pathetically nostalgic at the specter earlier this month of fast-food workers demanding compensation to the tune of $15 an hour for performing jobs that require almost no skills beyond not being in a coma. It recalled a halcyon age very long ago...
WSJ – Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and mortgage lenders are nearing an agreement that could lower barriers and restrictions on borrowers with weak credit, a move that would expand access to home loans amid the sluggish housing recovery. The move by the...