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2021’s final quarter is coming at a time when many in the real estate business are wondering if normal even means anything any more to the real estate cycle. That being said, there are signs that the sustained seller’s market that has continued for over a year could be softening, according to Hom...
11/22/2021
 When it comes to real estate investing, there are two main questions would-be investors should ask: Will I be able to rent this property out quickly and at market rent, and will I be able to make a profit from rising home prices when I decide to sell it? Policygenius looked at data from Zillow a...
11/05/2021
The Supreme Court has weighed in on one of the lawsuits involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, it didn't move the case forward much, as the court remanded the case back to the lower court for additional rulings.         Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and moreIn the meantime, the ...
07/20/2021
Before our eyes, the “last battle” of the bitcoin bears is taking place. If the current dump is indeed limited to $31,300, then many big players will assume that the previous dump to $28,900 has really bottomed out. We will see an urgent signal for bulk purchasing.Earlier this week I noted that t...
07/06/2021
Real estate investment trusts offer an excellent way to get into real estate by investing in several properties instead of just one or two. REITs can be less risky, and they make it easy to invest in real estate because they are traded on stock exchanges.But how do you know which REITs would make...
03/12/2021
If you have money to invest, you may be looking at a variety of options for how to do it. Forex and real estate are two solid options with varying benefits and challenges. If you're choosing between them, you should learn about each market and how you can benefit or face issues from either of the...
01/28/2021
Many people enjoy visiting Las Vegas or other places with casinos because they want to try their luck. But what do casinos mean for real estate prices? If a casino moves into the neighborhood, it will change the entire dynamic of the real estate market. Real estate could decline in price There ar...
01/08/2021
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will leave office soon, and the clock is ticking on getting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship. This is a time for Mnuchin to look back at his legacy, and for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to decide whether he wants to align himself with the perjury ...
12/10/2020
Many analysts argue that there is no bull case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common shares. However, analyst Dick Bove offered one potential bull case for the government-sponsored enterprises, although he did so while also saying that he doesn't think it is the most likely scenario.Q3 2020 hedge...
12/09/2020
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have seen their valuations climb in the days since the Federal Housing Finance Agency finalized the capital rule for them. Common shares of both government-sponsored enterprises climbed more than 30%, while their preferred shares increased by more than 10%.Q3 2020 hedge...
12/09/2020
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