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Investor Who Called Housing Top and Bottom Says It’s Time to Sell

(Bloomberg) — Bond manager Mark Kiesel sold his California home in 2006, when he presciently predicted the housing bubble would pop. He bought again in 2012, after U.S. prices fell more than 30% and found a floor. Now that housing prices are again at historic highs, Kiesel is thinking of selling again. Can he be […]

Zillow to stop flipping homes for good as it stands to lose more than $550 million, will lay off a quarter of staff – MarketWatch

Wonder why there has been such a short supply of housing and it’s been getting more and more expensive? You can blame part of this on large corporate speculators, such as Zillow. The company discovered belatedly that home prices don’t go up forever and, as a result, will lose $550 million and 25% of its […]

Analysis: From chips to ships, shortages are making inflation stick | Reuters

Editorial Comment – Hmm, print historically unprecedented amounts of fiat currency then prices rise and stay there…who could have seen this coming? 😉 Soaring gas prices, staff shortages, a lack of ships — price pressures globally may be picking up faster than anticipated, challenging the view that inflation will prove transitory. — Read on www.reuters.com/article/global-markets-inflation/analysis-from-chips-to-ships-shortages-are-making-inflation-stick-idUSL8N2QV1GH

Hot Northwest Arkansas Housing Market Struggles With High Prices and Low Inventory

Average home prices in Northwest Arkansas are increasing faster than wages as area home inventories continue to decline, according to a new real estate report. Meanwhile, the low inventory has led residents to lease multifamily housing, resulting in rising rents and falling vacancy rates. The area has been a popular destination for those who appreciate […]

Home Prices in the U.S. Soar 23%, the Fastest Rate on Record

(Bloomberg) — U.S. home prices rose the most on record in the second quarter as buyers battled for a scarcity of listings.The median price of an existing single-family home jumped 23% from a year earlier to an all-time high of $357,900, the National Association of Realtors said in a report Thursday. About 94% of 183 […]

Wolfgang Puck: ‘Waiters make $120,000 a year but I can’t find them’

Waitstaff are making $120,000?! During my university days, granted they were some years back, I got $2.14 per hour plus tips. Not even award-winning celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is immune to the labor shortage plaguing the restaurant industry. — Read on finance.yahoo.com/news/wolfgang-puck-waiters-make-120000-a-year-but-i-cant-find-them-163442777.html

There are more than 8 million empty homes in rural Japan, and local governments are selling them for as little as $500 in a bid to lure residents

Tired of all the high prices, noise and pollution and looking for an escape from the big city? How about moving to the Japanese countryside for free? — Read on www.yahoo.com/news/more-8-million-empty-homes-103413523.html

Salt Lake City is building a tiny home village 

Salt Lake City is building a tiny home village to address homelessness. Is it just a quick fix for an economic hiccup, or is it the beginning of a new long-term housing trend prioritizing reconnection with community instead of material accumulation? Read more below. Source: Salt Lake City is building a tiny home village with […]

40 Cities That Could Be Poised For a Housing Crisis

Dark clouds are on the horizon for distressed homeowners, but there may be a silver lining for future investors. Read more on Yahoo at the below link: Source: 40 Cities That Could Be Poised For a Housing Crisis

What to do when you inherit your parents’ stuff — and you don’t want it – MarketWatch

Separating emotions from monetary value and planning ahead are key to a smooth estate transition, according to an expert who has helped many families across the US through the process. — Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/what-to-do-when-you-inherit-your-parents-stuff-and-you-dont-want-it-2020-07-14