The holiday season has a way of bringing people together around what truly matters. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and generosity, and those themes were on full display at the Annual Holiday Cabaret Luncheon Concert benefiting A Safe Haven for Newborns. The event was a meaningful reminder of how powerful community support can […]
Another year has passed, yet the loss of Victoria remains ever present. Time does not dull the absence of a child taken too soon, nor does it quiet the resolve that followed her passing. What began as unimaginable grief became a mission rooted in purpose, accountability, and action. Victoria’s Voice was founded to ensure that […]
I’m watching closely at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting as many expect a rate cut that could mark a turning point for the economy in Q1-Q2 2026. Easing rates would lower borrowing costs, excite corporate investment and consumer spending, and could breathe fresh life into both real-estate demand. For someone with significant allocations across diverse […]
As I plan for 2026, I am more convinced than ever that a truly diverse investment strategy must reach beyond traditional assets. The past year showed me how important it is to build a portfolio that can perform across very different economic conditions. In 2025, that meant strengthening my position in cryptocurrency, reinforcing my holdings […]
As 2025 winds down, the U.S. housing market sits at a delicate crossroads. Inflation remains stubbornly high, tariffs have inflated building material costs, and investors like me are hedging uncertainty through gold and cryptocurrency — both of which have surged in value this year. This pivot toward alternative assets, now in the hundreds of millions […]
Real estate investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 16–17 meeting. Markets see a strong chance the Fed will trim rates by 25 basis points, with some putting the odds above 90 percent. Rate Trends This Year and LastThe federal funds rate has held steady at 4.25 to 4.50 percent since December. One year […]
With over 36 years in mortgage banking and more than $5 billion in servicing secured across national and global real estate, I’ve seen what happens when market conditions align. Today, we’re in one of those moments. Prices have stabilized, inventory is improving, and buyer interest is strong. But mortgage rates near 7 percent are keeping […]
The digital real estate market is facing a major shakeup as Compass, one of the largest real estate brokerages in the U.S., files an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow. At the center of the dispute is what Compass calls the “Zillow Ban”—a policy that permanently excludes homes from Zillow’s massive platform if they are marketed privately […]
Mortgage rates broke out of their recent holding pattern, rising sharply last week and triggering a noticeable slowdown in application volume. Total mortgage applications fell 5.1%, per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest seasonally adjusted data. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for loans under $806,500 climbed to 6.92%, up from 6.86% the week prior. Borrowers […]
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you may have seen headlines recently about home prices falling in some parts of the country. A new report from Redfin says that 11 of the 50 most popular metro areas saw year-over-year price declines, marking the most widespread drop in over a year. At […]
