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
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.
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
Monday, August 23, 2021
Moving to a Bigger House to Start a Business: How to Do It
Suzie Wilson
To succeed in finding the right home for your business and prepare for future expansion, The Real Estate Think Tank offers the following tips below.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Press ‘Home’ — Selling Properties With Smart Tech
Please enjoy this article from guest author Suzie Wilson of Happierhome.net
There are many advantages to home automation:
ease of use, better accessibility, and let’s face it — there’s something cool
about a fireplace that starts up when you clap. What you may not have foreseen,
however, are the benefits that technology provides when selling a property.
The Role of Tech
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
12 Baffling Mortgage Acronyms Explained (UK)
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Foreclosures and the Moratorium
An increase in residential foreclosures and evictions is certainly bad news for affected homeowners and tenants, who will have to find new living arrangements, undergo costly moves in short timeframes, uproot their lifestyles and, in some instances, face long term financial effects. Increasing foreclosures will also serve as a market correction in the real estate market, which is currently driven by inventory scarcity. Amidst the market change and its social implications, many real estate investors can be left wondering which strategy to employ. The answer is simple—any or all of them.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
ARMs: A Quick Look