by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 | Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
At a Glance: The Fed controls the federal funds rate, not mortgage rates Mortgage rates are more based on bond yields, not the federal funds rate The Trump Administration can’t control bond yields – or mortgage rates The Fight Over the Fed President Trump has tried...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Personal Finance, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
At a Glance Kiyosaki Predicts a “Greater Depression” but Experts Disagree Economic Risks Are Real but Not Catastrophic Balanced Portfolios with Stocks and Real Estate Remain Key In a world where economic forecasts are often vague and cautiously worded, Robert Kiyosaki...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment By GRM: As of the start of Q4 2024, the national average GRM in the U.S. stands at 13.78, though this figure varies significantly across different regions, highlighting the importance of local market...
by Kathy Fettke | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Whether Rent Goes Down In A Recession: During recessions, home values often decline due to decreased demand, while rents tend to remain stable or even increase, as more people opt to rent instead of buy. Recession’s impact on rents varies by...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on The Least Landlord-Friendly Cities and States: Many cities and states have implemented strict eviction processes, making it harder and more time-consuming for landlords to remove non-paying or problematic tenants. Eviction bans, long court delays,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News |
The Big Picture On Buying Real Estate During a Recession: Real estate, particularly rental properties, tends to be more stable during recessions compared to other investments. While home values may dip slightly, rents remain steady, and demand for rentals can even...