11/3/23: I joined CBS Mornings to talk about the importance of a Missouri realty case that awarded a group of home sellers about $1.8 billion in damages, and how it might lead to changes in the housing market. We also touched on mortgage rates and whether or not we might be headed into a housing recession.
9/26/23: With a mix of real estate, employee stock and inheritance issues on the table, I was hoping to get a review of our financial situation.
11/4/22: I joined CBS Mornings to provide an update on the housing market, as mortgage rates hit a 20-year high. We also chatted about the rental market and provided some advice for homeowners staying in their homes.
11/2/22: Will we be making a serious financial blunder if we build an investment property on a piece of land we own in another country?
10/25/22: My wife and I just sold our house and purchased our dream home. What should we do with the $200k that we made from the sale of our house? Right now it's sitting in cash.
9/15/22: Given that my financial situation has bettered over the last two years, is it the right time to consider buying a rental property.
8/4/22: Given the current environment, is it nuts to even consider an adjustable rate mortgage for an upcoming house purchase?
7/28/22: With $910k in real estate assets and $170k in traditional retirement assets, do we have too much in real estate?
6/7/22: As a happy renter, am I crazy to not consider buying a house in the Bay Area?
6/2/22: As a 28-year-old, single guy, I'm thinking of taking the plunge and purchasing my first piece of real estate. Should I do it, and if so, how much should I be looking to spend?
5/31/22: With little-to-no faith that our financial situation will improve significantly within the next five years, is it silly for us to consider a house purchase?
4/14/22: Here we go, the latest example of me trying to convince somebody why it's not a good idea to be hellbent on paying off the mortgage before retirement.
4/2/22: I'm getting ready to purchase a house, should I pay cash or take out a mortgage?
3/30/22: With my own finances in solid shape, is it okay if I help my daughter buy an apartment in New York City?
3/29/22: Would we be stretching ourselves too thin by remodeling our dream house?
3/28/22: I am 40 years old and feeling all sorts of pressure to buy a house. Should I pull the trigger and do it?
3/4/22: With the real estate market being crazy, and me being 0 for 6 on recent offers, should I rent for a year or two or keep looking to buy?
2/7/22: Even though you're almost certain you're in good shape, sometimes you just need to hear it from an objective observer.
If things are good right now, is there any reason we should be dreaming about buying another property?
1/15/22: As we head into retirement, does it make sense to pay off the mortgage? Or should we invest the available cash?