Inflation has been a reality for the past couple of years. As a result, many companies have decided to respond to the rise in prices and the weakening of the dollar by shrinking the size of their products without reducing their price. This practice has been given the name “Shrinkflation,” which is defined as “the practice of reducing a product's amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.” Shrinkflation started to become apparent during the pandemic, but was so craftily employed that many doubted that it was even happening. Now, however, it is well acknowledged that just about everything is smaller, but more expensive. Shrinkflation has so integrated itself in today's reality that it has made its way into the real estate market.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
The Mortgage Solution and the Refinance Trap: Why the Lender Always Wins with a Mortgage
Monday, February 19, 2024
Homebuyer Programs to the Forefront
Wintertime is usually a slow time for the residential real estate market. Cold temperatures and budgets that are recuperating from the holidays make January and February low activity months. The weather in many areas also makes most construction activities a non-starter. During this time of year, seasoned real estate professionals get into prep mode, establishing or maintaining professional relationships, stepping-up marketing efforts and preparing properties for the Spring. Homebuyers can use this time to prepare as well, by getting their financing in order, paying off debts and seeking additional sources of funding. One source of funding that often is overlooked is homebuyer programs and downpayment assistance funds.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Blockchain Real Estate: Some Things to Consider
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Flourish in New Beginnings: Navigating Life in a Different City
Friday, December 29, 2023
2023 Recap (No Clever Title This Time)
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Strategic House Flipping as a Gateway to Adult Education Funding
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
There’s No Place Like Home For the Holidays: A Look At The Multifamily Market
Friday, November 10, 2023
Ready, Set, Invest! Your Guide to Buying Your First Investment Property
By Sharon Wagner
Investing in real estate is undoubtedly one of the smartest ways to boost your earnings and create wealth. With the potential for significant returns on investment, whether you're looking for an extra source of income or a path to becoming a full-time investor, purchasing your first investment property is a major undertaking. To help you make the most out of your investment, The Real Estate Think Tank has compiled some essential steps to follow when purchasing and managing your first investment property.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Industrial Real Estate: A Normal Market for a Somewhat Normal Time
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Unlocking Retirement Wealth: A Senior’s Blueprint to House Flipping Success
By Sharon Wagner
Please enjoy this article from guest author, Sharon Wagner. TRET will return next month with another article continuing its series on property types.
Navigating the world of house flipping can be an exciting and
profitable journey for seniors who are seeking an active and rewarding
retirement. While the venture promises lucrative gains, it also calls for
strategic planning, unwavering dedication, and tactical execution.
The following are indispensable guidelines aimed at assisting mature adults in carving out a successful career in the house-flipping arena, while also enjoying a balanced lifestyle. The Real Estate Think Tank explores these crucial facets in detail.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Retail Real Estate Is Thriving, But How?
Thursday, August 17, 2023
TRET the Podcast Episode 16: Interest Rates
Join TRET for it's 16th episode, as Stephon discusses the effects of current interest rate activity on the real estate market.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Is the American Office Market Dead?
The necessity of office space was at one point unquestioned and tenants were readily available. Space considerations were for the most part limited to whether the location was large enough and had enough amenities or services to meet the tenants needs. Leases were easy to enter, easy to renew and easy to understand. For owners, office properties offered many of the benefits of owning a commercial property with fewer of the complexities that come with other property types.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Real Estate Is Power
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Discipline and the Down Payment: Using Your Superpower To Get Paid!
One of the most controllable aspects of our lives is our behavior. How we act and respond to the world shapes our present and our future. Our ability to act in a way that brings about our desired outcomes is uniquely ours and belongs to no one else. In that way, discipline is our superpower.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
We’re Back Again
It’s a pleasure to once again write to on this blog. TRET’s contribution to 2023 is long overdue and I couldn’t let the year go by without a post. As some of you may have noticed. The TRET website was down for a few weeks, which had to do with some hosting issue that have been corrected and we are now happy to bring you new content.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Transform Your Garage Into a Home Office Area
Suzie Wilson
If you work remotely or run a business out of your home, you know how important it is to have the right work area. It’s almost impossible to set any kind of boundaries between work and life, without one. If you don’t have a room in your house that can be used as a home office space, there are other alternatives out there, including turning your garage into an office. Because the garage is set apart from the central living spaces in your house, it can work especially well for those who need a little more privacy or quiet for their work.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
2021: What A Year
2021 marked 10 years since I published the first post on this blog. At the time I was real estate agent and teacher who was about to begin law school and was looking for ways to better understand real estate modeling and real estate finance. I hoped to create a community of like-minded people so that we could explore ways to better value real estate properties and mortgages and discuss the market. Ten years and many experiences later this blog has grown and transformed into a general forum on all things real estate and I am amazed at the direction it has taken. 2021 has been an amazing year for TRET, so let’s take a look at the year in review.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The End of Summer
Stephon Martin