The way technology continues to evolve, it’s not very difficult to imagine a day when real estate is traded online like stocks and bonds. When you think about it, buying and selling real estate is still a very old school process with a lot of paper-pushing and tedious steps involved. Continue Reading →
We’ve talked a lot about mortgage rates on the Transparent Mortgage Blog lately, but it’s a good time now to check on what’s been happening with home prices. They seem to be on the rise once again. Home Price Index Data CoreLogic released its Home Price Index (HPI) for July Continue Reading →
Financial markets are preparing for a protracted trade war between President Trump’s administration and the Chinese government. It has definitely caused a stir and may have some major implications on the consumer goods market and other markets. However, the trade war and other factors has actually had positive effects on Continue Reading →
One of the more interesting things to come out of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is the Opportunity Zone tax incentive. There is a lot to like about this concept, but it’s a topic worth digging into a little deeper. What Are Opportunity Zone Funds? Opportunity Zones Continue Reading →
Spring is officially here and that usually marks the beginning of the hottest real estate market of the year in most parts of the country. San Diego County is no different, as we typically see a major uptick in real estate sales beginning in March. A Buyers’ Advantage? 2019 should Continue Reading →
