Oil Price and Gasoline Price Forecasts Oil and Gasoline prices are expected to fall in 2026, primarily due to a weaker global economy and a rising flood of oil supply from non-OPEC+ producing countries. President Trump is expressing a firm commitment to grow the world’s supply of oil, including freeing up Venezuela’s oil output. That…
Compare Lowest Home Mortgage Rates Housing markets from Boston to Tampa to Los Angeles and Denver all crippled by the mortgage rate locked-in effect. Sellers can’t afford to sell their homes and adopt a new mortgage at a higher rate. For mortgage agents, it’s a frustrating situation as they wait for mortgage holders forced to…
Real Estate Marketing for 2026 and the Next 5 Years While sales in the US and Canada are frustrating most Realtors, some Realtors appear to be enjoying a good sales year. They’ve found paths to success. They took their time and drew up a marketing plan — one that helped them reach new prospects and…
Inbound Travel is Receding – Here’s how US DMOs can Rebuild for 2026 If you manage a US-based travel agency, destination management organization, or perhaps a hotel, or tour company, you’re likely finding 2025 is a little tougher. Foreign demand for US travel destinations dropped, particularly from alienated Canadians. The European outbound market is still…
Loss of Canadian Travelers Hurting the US Travel Sector US inbound international travel is predicted to fall by about 6.3% in 2025, falling to an estimated 67.9 million visitors, which marks the first decline since 2020. A sizable portion of that loss is attributed to missing Canadians, who look to be cutting out US travel even…
Hottest Topics in Residential Real Estate Realtors like yourself should be curious about the real estate-related topics thaat buyers and sellers are concerned with as we approach 2026. After all, these issues are what shape buyer’s perceptions of value, drive intent as well as affect sellers thoughts about when to sell. See the full list…
Best Oil Stocks to Buy? Investors like yourself might be intrigued, even baffled by the price of oil as it consistently stays above $65 a barrel (WTI). And the fact the Saudis could unleash a torrent of oil has make oil companies and investors a little tentative about investing in carbon energy (oil and natural…
The High Cost of High Mortgage Rates As the brewing battle between President Trump and the FED intensifies, US homeowners face some anguish regarding mortgages and homeownership. With FED continuously creating excuses for keeping rates high with little evidence to support their decision, the housing market has suffered. Homeowners with mortgages can’t sell due to…
Californians are Leaving for Texas and Washington Each and every day, a new woke government setback hits California, so much so that even its cherished tech sector is weakening and people are leaving the state. The Golden State we all loved has been decimated by Democrat, woke-driven ideology, and pro-China investment and trade strategies combined…
Give the Gift of Travel You know all about the joy of travel. It’s lifted your spirit, empowered your confidence, and broadened your awareness of how the world is and could be. But many others haven’t had that pleasurable, healthy vacation getaway. And perhaps now, your heroic side is awakening, and this might be the…
How Will Tariffs Affect the US Housing Market As we head into the spring buying season, buyers and sellers are confused and curious about the effect of Trump’s import tariffs and how it will play out. Aside from potential higher building costs are a host of other factors that are discussed below. It’s not an…
US Jobs Outlook The March jobs report has shaken the Democrat media and is reaffirming the positive effect of tariffs and government waste control. March’s job growth wasn’t supposed to happen, and April’s might not be positive, but the re-industrialization plan looks to be on the mind’s of US and foreign companies. Most expect a…
One Solution You Must Have In any business, it’s not always a company’s product, brand or UVP that’s generating weak lead generation and sales results. All too often, it’s due to low reach to the market – your target audience. If they found you, and under ideal circumstances, your weak brand wouldn’t necessarily ruin the…
Trending Cities and Opportunities in Rental Housing Investment A discussion of investing in rental housing is still an important one today. Investing in real property has rarely been a bad idea. Knowledgeble about trending factors in demographics, local economies, wages and employment stats, you’re ready to choose properties in the cities and towns you like…
Auto Insurance Rate Crisis in 2025 The Zebra Insurance company has published their 2025 insurance rate report and predictions. It seems auto insurance rates jumped substantially in 2023 and 2024. Their 2025 auto insurance rate projections are reduced which is wonderful for today’s cash strapped vehicle owners. Affordable auto insurance is an increasing problem for…
Real Estate Leads With the decline of US mortgage rates, lower taxes, and deregulation on the Trump agenda, real estate agents are getting excited about the year ahead. The forecast for the 2026 housing market is positive despite some fleeting fears of inflation, foreclosures, and still high mortgage rates. The key to the housing market…
Migration in the US – Where is Everyone Going? A study by John Burns Research & Consulting shows fewer Americans are still on the move between cities and states. However, mobility has decreased back to normal levels post-pandemic. 2025 and the next 5 years should see increased migration due to shifting economic activity acoss the…
Sales Growth in the California Housing Market When home supply dips below 5 months inventory, it’s said to be a sellers market. In California in July, home inventory hit 2.9 months supply, up from 2.5 months last July, making the Golden State clearly a long way from being a buyer’s market. Despite intense demand, unsold…
Rate Forecast: Are Lower Mortgage Rates Ahead? Will the FED lower rates in Mid September? And by how much? The next FOMC meeting will take place on September 17-18, 2024. If you’re a mortgage agent, these promise to be some lucrative times ahead as the refinancing wave begins. Actually, it’s already started and the banks…
US Home Foreclosures Take an Upturn in July Tens of millions of Americans financed or refinanced their homes during the Covid Pandemic downturn. And this year and next, they’ll be forced to renew at much higher lending rates. It’s expected to be only a small factor in the 5 year housing market outlook, and likely…
5 Year Forecast for the Housing Market What does the market crystal ball indicate about the 5 year outlook for US residential real estate markets? As the information below points out, the market is at its worst in 2024, mirroring 1992 numbers. Now it’s in waiting for a release from the shackles of high interest…
Hiring Smartly for a Digital Travel Marketing Role As a travel agency owner, DMO CEO, hotel owner, tour operator or SaaS travel software entrepreneur, you’re tasked with the challenge of hiring the right marketing people. Can a single person have real impact on a small travel company? That would depend on their skills, drive, and…
Travel USA! This year’s travel market outlook revealed that many travelers prefer to visit the good old USA rather than venture out into increasingly hostile and overcrowded international travel destinations. Travel research company Phocuswright reports that the US is now the largest travel market in the world. Travel is booming and contributing a great deal…
Hottest Housing Markets 2024 NAR has released its new list of the hottest housing markets across the US and it’s a wild collection of hard-to-figure-out locations. When’s the last time Buffalo, Cleveland and Cincinnati topped the most desirable housing markets in America? The hottest list this spring gives us a strong hint about the desperation…
Are Homeowners Getting Ready to Sell? While a few more buyers are able to buy a home, given savings and improving incomes are sellers willing and able to sell their homes? Buyers aren’t sure whether home prices will rise or fall this year, even if experts predict price rises. For sure, listings are up and…
Are Home Prices Going to Rise or Fall? The February housing market reports from Redfin, Zillow and NAR shows home prices are rising. Other reports show buyers are optimistic about buying, perhaps in 2024. And housing supply is growing via new construction and more resale homes being listed. If mortgage rates were to fall 1%,…
Much Better Home Sales Season Ahead for Realtors The US Fed is likely to reduce the central lending rate slightly in July. What goes up must come down, the way it’s done after every recession the FED has launched. The rate decline will be minimal, however it still represents a signal of a trend and…
Incoming President Will Create Booming, High Production Energy Market Are you still on the fence about investing in oil and gas? This sector is doing very well and it’s poised to grow substantially. Experts are talking $100 a barrel of oil again, and natural gas is outperforming predictions. As the investment stats below prove, it…
Weather Forecast for the State of Texas Texas is a large land area with a diverse geography that gives its many cities a pleasant variety in temperature, rainfall, and other weather events. Millions of vacationers are travelling to Texas cities and it’s amazing Gulf Cost beaches. Check out the typical weather for cities in Texas…
Essential Property Management Services to Fuel Growth Professional property managers do much more than manage properties. They build value and revenue performance continuously to meet the ever-rising expectations of owners. There are many services you provide as we discuss here, but one service provides the most lasting business boost for property owners. In fact, as…
Microchip Stocks – Semiconductors for the AI Era The AI boom began in 2021 but now in 2023, it’s just swinging into high gear. Stocks such as ASML, Nvidia, Intel, Super Micro Computer, Taiwan Semiconductor, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are leading the way in supplying the AI technology market with high-performance chips. These advanced chip sets…
Are People Still Leaving California? It sounds inconceivable to many of us who grew up with powerful images of the state of California with its wealth, beaches, mountains, and beautiful climate, that everyone there might want to get out. Yes, more polls suggest Californians are fed up with how their society and government are run…
Dream Homes – America’s Luxury Homes What never seems to die is the quest for beautiful, exotic and even palatial homes. Both American and foreign buyers buy luxury properties in the US as a lifestyle investment. Within the property, more of their living and business engagements take place meaning it is a focal, interactive venue…
The Rolling Question of a Housing Market Downturn Another year has passed, with buyers and sellers asking whether the housing market could crash? Would that be a good event for buyers, the homeless, and as a launch pad for a 2024 housing market resurgence? There are economists and housing market experts who extoll the…
Austin TX Real Estate Austin Texas with its amazing climate, interesting culture and low taxes and cost of living has been drawing hoards of new residents for several years now. It’s driven prices up and made listings scarce, but while prices have stayed elevated, new listings and total homes listed for sale has rocketed. Homes…
Could the Housing Market Crash or at least Turn Down Hard? There are plenty of homebuyers still wondering when home prices might fall back to affordable levels. And too, they ask if a housing market crash is possible. Most economists and housing experts of recent believe there won’t be a crash. If terrible things were…
Luxury Living & The Rise of Roof Top Swimming Pools Life in a high rise building is very different from ground level dwellings. And it’s not always easy for condo developers to sell new tower condos or get them leased. And construction is expensive so it might as well be worth it. Developers know they…
Best Cities to Enjoy the Digital Nomad Lifestyle? You’re not the only one considering a life change that might see you locate to a new city or country, to cut your living expenses, relax, work better, and enjoy a higher quality of life. There are millions of people, mostly entrepreneurs, employees, and digital tech workers…
SEO Consulting Silicon Valley Companies in Silicon Valley California hope to capture the best SEO Consultant available to develop a sophisticated, resilient and powerful SEO strategy. Why an SEO Consultant? It’s the dedication, creativity, focus, energy, and specialized expertise in search engine optimization — high level skills that aren’t taught. Pros in any industry have…
Why are Real Estate Prices so Persistently High? From the US to Canada and Australia, home prices are extremely high and they may not fall, according to housing experts. In fact, 2024 is likely to see more home price growth. There is some outrage, but there’s little action about it, because people don’t know what’s…
Be Smart, Sell your House Soon It’s taken a long time, but experts are finally calling for a recession. And the housing market? Well, they’re talking crash now. It’s not hard to understand, given there is no way home buyers can qualify for mortgages, which look like they could be headed very high. New loans…
House Features Most Wanted Today What are buyers wanting in their next home this year? It’s an interesting mix of features, yet are these features you’d be willing to upgrade for to sell your home at a higher price? NAHB conducted a survey of new home buyers about what they were looking for in a…
Unemployment Rate in the United States The Covid 19 pandemic interrupted a very positive reduction in the unemployment rate in the United states. 8 years of strong growth during the bull market stock market was crippled by the shutdowns. Now in late 2021, the economic recovery is beginning to deliver stronger job growth (4.8% unemployment…
Elon Musk and Tesla’s New Home in Austin Texas Austin Texas: Today, Elon Musk did what he indicated he might do, move his amazing company’s headquarters location from Palo Alto to Austin Texas. He moved himself to Austin in 2020. Musk announced at the company’s shareholder meeting on Thursday at Tesla’s vehicle assembly plant in…
Real Estate Vs Stock Investing With the stock market so hot of late reaching yet new highs in valuations, are you considering divesting and buying something else with your recent fortune? Or will you stick with the stock market forecast and buy Tesla, Bitcoin, or some Faang stocks and do something risky? If the…
US Cities with the Lowest House Prices You might say there is still an affordable housing migration going on. People are moving to find cheaper housing in their city or in other cities across the US. As international travel opens up, we may even find more people selling their home and moving internationally. With respect…
Dallas Housing Trends So much has gone in Texas in the last year, yet as the pandemic misery recedes, we’re in for more change in 2021 and 2022. Texas overall is perhaps the hottest housing market in the US, is looking very good despite what Biden is doing with oil and at the border. With…
Finding Homes For Sale House hunting has changed. It’s self-directed and much better. A severe housing shortage has enabled all of this and it’s good. Realtors and brokerages are becoming redundant. The housing market has changed and a whole new approach of DIY home hunting is where it’s at now. To get you warmed up…
Houses for Sale in San Antonio The City of San Antonio is getting a lot of attention as a preferred destination for digital nomads and families who are escaping an unsafe urban area. The big migration is on and many home buyers are checking out San Antonio, Texas. As an alternative to the bigger cities…
Realtor Lead Generation During the Pandemic A professional real estate sales person’s number one challenge always is to generate quality leads. And this pandemic is making old school lead generation and nurturing almost impossible. The move to the new digital prospecting tools is accelerating. Hopefully you’re getting on board before this big tech wave passes…
Search Homes for Sale By Zip Codes Real estate investors and home buyers alike are becoming a little more savvy about searching for good stocks, investments and properties in the best cities. Searching for properties via zip codes adds variety and a new perspective to your home search or pursuit of that great income investment…
Homes for Sale Now, well into 2024, we’re seeing home listings and sales beginning to grow. For buyer’s today, a good home search strategy helps you find great Realtors, learn more about the market and find homes with the characteristics you’re wanting. With home showing requests too numerous for Realtors to manage and the number…
Property Management – An Intelligent Strategy for Realtors While market health varies across US, Canada, UK and Australia, there is one certainty in the world of real estate — there are too many real estate agents and brokers. This situation is being resolved as we speak. As mentioned in the post on the future of…
Are Solar Roofing Installations a Powerful Selling Feature? We know how expensive hydro is becoming for the average homeowner. Power generating companies are in big debt and will have to keep raising prices to their diminishing user base chasing more homeowners offgrid. And power companies are highly polluting which does not jive well with the mandates…
Are we in a Housing Bubble? The topic of a housing crash usually coincides with the topic of the housing bubble. The word Crash may be too intense, arguable, and a word that’s hyped too often. The bubble topic focuses on high prices, big mortgage debt, recessions and high flying lifestyles. Are we within a…
Houston Real Estate Market The housing market in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth are seeing a dramatic change. I’ll be updating this outdated post shortly. Please bookmark or see the Dallas post for reference on the Houston market. Homes sales are picking up in Houston where homes prices hit an average $176,000…