First Half Of 2019 In Review
This past year had a lot of important developments, so I wanted to do a year end summary. It turned out to have more than I expected so this installment will be the first half of the year, and I'll…
This past year had a lot of important developments, so I wanted to do a year end summary. It turned out to have more than I expected so this installment will be the first half of the year, and I'll…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The figures from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors point to a market that, while certainly pricey, is significantly less frenzied than it was a year or two ago, when buying a…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Actor Bruce Willis and his wife have sold their country estate near Bedford Corners, N.Y., for $7.66 million, or 41% off its original listing price. The 22-acre property came on the market in…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "U.S. home builders benefited from low interest rates this year as housing starts climbed to levels not seen in a decade. Home builders cranked up volume partly by focusing on homes more buyers…
A report from Inc Magazine. "To find the most overpriced cities, GOBankingRates combed through data on the nation's 722 biggest housing markets, comparing median listing prices in 2019 (through November) to Zillow's estimate of median home value, which is based…
A weekend topic starting with the Globe and Mail. "In 2002 David Rosenberg moved to Wall Street to become Merrill Lynch’s chief North American economist. The stint turned him into one of the world’s most recognizable economists. His fame grew…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Four Bay Area cities got ranked among the weakest real estate markets in the nation. Some experts say this cooling of the market is all part of a normal stabilization period that…
A report from the Norman Transcript in Oklahoma. "The developer that partnered with the University of Oklahoma to construct Cross Village is suing the university for more than $750 million, alleging that OU misled Cross investors and breached its contract.…
A report from the Wall Street Journal on New York. "A penthouse at 220 Central Park South has sold for $100 million, making it the third New York City residence ever to close for $100 million or more, according to…
A weekend topic starting with ABC News in Australia. "Ever had that sinking feeling you're in over your head, that you'll never be able to get on top of that mountain of debt? And what about interest rates? How on…