A new survey indicates that could be a negative for U.S. housing demand.
LPL Research explains that not all recessions are created equal, and why businesses and consumers are likely protected from near-term recession.
Recessions are part of the economic cycle. It's important to know what a recession is, and what causes it.
Some investments, such as those with fixed income and less risk, may hold up better than others during a recession.
The downturn, and sites like Airbnb, unleashed the profit potential of second homes
Real estate brokers, home developers, and banks love the 30-year mortgage -- they have marketed long mortgages for generations. A 30-year encurages people to stretch to ever more expensive homes. That works for banks. A 30-year mortgage doubles the interest revenue for mortgage lenders.
During an economic downturn, the depth, duration, and presence of deflation determine whether economists consider we're in a recession or a depression.
When will the next recession take place and how badly will it affect the real estate world? Look, if anyone knew this, they'd be on a beach (or wherever they wanted) somewhere for good—so don't let anyone kid you with their predictions. I don't know when, how, or why the next recession will hit. But I do know this...
Are you worried about the next recession? It's important to understand what is a recession is and how you can prepare for one so you're financially ready.
Predicting if and when a recession will strike is hard-even if the storm clouds always seem so obvious in hindsight.
How to tell is the housing market is improving. Signs that real estate recovery is on the horizon. 10 ways to know if this is a good time to buy or sell a home.
What Is a Recession in Simple Terms? Just as corporations experience general phases of growth and contraction, known in sum as their business cycle, the
Wendy Bond shares some economics input to provide a realistic perspective.
If this recession becomes a depression, there were still one-third of people that thrived during that tumultuous time. Build liquidity. Restructure loans. Protect the downside. Save on taxes. Eliminate inefficiencies with insurance.
Learn how to prepare financially for the next recession.
The risk of a recession is on everyone’s mind, but just how much will real estate be impacted in a recession?
A few years ago, I wrote about this same topic … but those were different times. We were just coming out of the “Great Recession.” Buyers were coming back into the new home market and trying to fig…
The fundamentals of the housing market are strong. But is it recession-proof?