Category Archives: Demographics

Dark clouds ahead, or too much pessimism?

Posted on August 21, 2023 by grim

From ROI-NJ: Survey: Will N.J.’s economy remain as is or worsen by end of 2023? How about that economy? The answer may not be that good: 44% of 434 certified public accountants surveyed by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 63 Comments

9.7% of North Jersey homes over a $1m

Posted on August 15, 2023 by grim

From Redfin: Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Homes Are Worth at Least $1 Million, Close to All-Time High Just over 8% of U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, near June 2022’s all-time high of 8.6%.  This analysis estimated … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 45 Comments

When will rates impact housing?

Posted on August 14, 2023 by grim

From HousingWire: Where are mortgage rates headed? ast week ended with a wild ride for mortgage rates. We anticipated the two inflation reports could help mortgage rates, however, we had a bad bond auction last Thursday, and the 10-year yield rose sharply. Weekly … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, Mortgages, National Real Estate | 61 Comments

Another day, another record

Posted on August 10, 2023 by grim

From CNBC: The average Manhattan rent just hit a new record of $5,588 a month Rents in Manhattan hit a new high in July, as higher interest rates and low supply continued to drive up prices. The average monthly rent … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, NYC | 40 Comments

Tipping Point

Posted on August 9, 2023 by grim

From MSN: The shrinking American home: As demand rises, builders go smaller “It’s pretty consistent nationally,” said Mikaela Arroyo, director of the New Home Trends Institute at John Burns Real Estate Consulting.  In an April report, JBREC surveyed 290 residential … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, National Real Estate, New Development, Where's the Beef? | 37 Comments

Where NJ goes

Posted on August 7, 2023 by grim

From NJ 92.7: Leaving New Jersey: Where People Choose to Live Next #10. Delaware #9. Maryland #8. Georgia #7. Virginia #6. Texas #5. California #4. North Carolina #3. Florida #2. New York #1. Pennsylvania

Posted in Demographics, Economics, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate | 82 Comments

Losing the greatest fools

Posted on August 3, 2023 by grim

From CNBC: Foreign buyers are bailing on the U.S. housing market. Here’s why International buyers are pulling back from the U.S. housing market, as high mortgage rates, soaring home prices, a meager supply of homes for sale and a strong dollar … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 69 Comments

Find somewhere else to live

Posted on July 17, 2023 by grim

From CBS News: In ‘warfare against renters,’ homeowners fight affordable housing push At a packed City Hall meeting, one resident after another stood before the City Council of the suburban Phoenix city of Surprise pleading with officials to block the construction … Continue reading →

Posted in Crisis, Demographics, National Real Estate, New Development | 14 Comments

Congestion pricing hurts, until it helps

Posted on July 16, 2023 by grim

From ROINJ: The next ‘Stay in N.J.’ program: Why congestion tax hurts N.J. commuters — but could ultimately help N.J. economy New York City officials say their congestion pricing system will collect billions for mass transit — and discourage drivers … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Development, New Jersey Real Estate, NYC | 24 Comments

Where you shouldn’t buy

Posted on July 10, 2023 by grim

From Yahoo Finance: These Are the 10 Most Overpriced Housing Markets in the U.S. — 5 Are in Florida 10. Nashville, Tennessee 9. Tampa, Florida 8. Deltona, Florida 7. Detroit 6. Palm Bay, Florida 5. Lakeland, Florida 4. Memphis, Tennessee … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 22 Comments

How much more unaffordable can it get?

Posted on July 5, 2023 by grim

From ATTOM: Home Affordability Worsens Across U.S. During Second Quarter Of 2023 As Home Prices Tick Upwards ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its second-quarter 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 60 Comments

Up Up Up

Posted on July 2, 2023 by grim

From JerseyDigs: Study Says New Jersey Home Sale Prices Have Jumped Almost 18% in Two Years Real estate in New Jersey has continued its upward ascent despite choppy economic conditions and a new study of home sales shows New Jersey’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate | 148 Comments

The Great Migration Continues

Posted on June 30, 2023 by grim

From Redfin: Drought-Stricken Phoenix Is the Top Destination For Relocating Homebuyers A record share of homebuyers are relocating because high mortgage rates have made housing more expensive than ever, making relatively affordable areas more attractive. Phoenix, Las Vegas and Miami–where … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, National Real Estate | 80 Comments

Recovery!

Posted on June 28, 2023 by grim

From CNBC: Home prices rose for third straight month in April, S&P Case-Shiller index says Home prices peaked last June, falling sharply through the beginning of this year. Now, they’re recovering steadily. Home prices in April were still down 0.2% … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Recovery, National Real Estate | 78 Comments

I’m going where there’s no depression, to the lovely land that’s free from care. 

Posted on June 27, 2023 by grim

From Ritholtz: What Recession? Rising rates, falling savings, increased deficits, dubious GDP: Ever since the yield curve inverted and warnings of “imminent recession” filled the air, the Philly Fed’s map of State Coincident Indexes has provided a good real-time snapshot of the state … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, National Real Estate | 59 Comments