Erik Sherman is an independent journalist who has been writing at Forbes for 11 years. He reports on business, economics, finance, investing, markets, tech, law, commercial real estate, and income and wealth inequality. His credits include Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, the
Fast Food And Convenience Stores Are Good Real Estate Investments Now
The firm saw Europe and the industrial CRE segment as offering the best opportunities.
Here’s How Tough The Home Mortgage Market Has Become
Mortgage payments jumped by over 12% with the number of applications down by 30.3%, because how many people could afford the higher costs?
Buckle Down, Your Household Insurance May Disappear
Insurance companies are getting walloped by climate change resulting in many non-renewals and the potential for a crash in property values.
Pricing Algorithms Cost Renters $3.8 Billion In 2023 Says White House
The apartment rental industry has employed software to optimize pricing, which often means that tenants pay more than they otherwise might.
Average Consumer Rent Is 42% Of Pre-Tax Income, Report Finds
This is a freak-out statistic. If correct, it means most people renting are drowning in costs because even 30% of income going to housing retail is dangerous.