The USA is weird now. If you’re a person under 30, you probably think it’s normal but that’s because you don’t know . Trust me. It’s weird.

Also, 2045 sounds like this way far off futuristic date . But it’s really less than 20 years from now, so it’s like 2005 vs. today . Which is kind of scary to think about….

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We already feel crowded now 😅

Texas has been passing an awful lot of new legislation this year 😳

What’s of note is that this slowdown is occurring alongside increased builder stimulus:. • 66% of builders reported using sales incentives. • 37% of builders reported resorting to price cuts. More incentives—yet fewer sales—suggests more trouble lay ahead

Worse than GFC. Nobody is buying.

A flippening occurred in Dallas-Fort Worth migration in 2023. Steady domestic migration (ie: “The Californians”) drove growth in the metroplex from 2011-2022 (blue line). In 2023, domestic migration retreated and DFW is now dominated by international migration (purple line)

The unemployment rate for young men (16-24) is nearly 11%. Across all age groups, more men than women in their prime working years are unemployed . This is the exact opposite of what you expect to see in a healthy society

Stunningly terrifying school shooting trajectory since 2021. These continual school shootings are such an indictment of American culture and our value of human life . Children. Praying. In a Church.

All that said, in 7 short months, the current administration has been rife with external shocks, so the 🐻 may yet win. Possible shocks:. • AI job loss. • Deportations or ceasing H-1B visa programs . • Recession . • Increased regulation + enforcement of mortgage fraud.

In real terms, home prices are currently declining, making real estate not a particularly lucrative investment now. But historically these periods have always been met with even more inflation, making the buy-and-hold strategy pay off long term . That can always change though.

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.

The 🐻 will hate me for this, but…. We’re pretty much on track with the inflation-adjusted trend-line . We’ll still see more regional price declines, but nationally, home prices are probably relatively stable here, *barring an unforeseen external shock*

Her $300 Ralph Lauren Dress from the engagement photos sold out in mere minutes in this economy.

From an economic standpoint, a Taylor Swift Wedding is bullish . Hard to interpret it as anything other than a stimulatory spending impetus for millennials and Gen Z.

Good Insight on Lisa’s Cook’s alleged mortgage fraud from a trusted voice in the industry.

Also noted:. Her response was,. “You don’t have authority to fire me”. Not,. “I did not commit mortgage fraud” or another defense of her integrity.

Zohran Mamdani: He votes for activists, not you

“You’re Fired.”. “No.”. Truly unprecedented times

Because this area used to be actual fields, and the neighborhoods around it enjoyed low traffic, quiet, and non-overcrowded schools . It’s one thing to live in a more congested suburb like Plano in order to be a 30 min commute to Dallas . But crowding for an hour+ commute?.

Drove West on 380 for the first time in awhile (normally avoid it). I was beyond floored by the amount of road construction . It was one of the lightest traffic times (early Sunday afternoon) and we sat through multiple light cycles near Windsong Ranch and the PGA HQ

This is the new backyard view of a stunningly beautiful $800,000 home. I’m sure when the owners purchased it, an open field lay beyond the brick wall. NEVER BUY A HOME THAT BACKS TO NOTHING IN NORTH DALLAS. “Nothing” will be developed into “something” . And likely something ugly

I am not licensed RE agent nor in collaboration with any. I do not make any money off the sale of single family homes in Dallas. I am an independent analyst, not bought out by private equity like other analysts that have been accused of changing their tune due to PE.

WRECKED. Hirono: Has any court said that DEI is unconstitutional? Yes or no?. Hamilton: Yes. Hirono: Which court?. Hamilton: The United States Supreme Court. Hirono: I disagree with you…. Hamilton: You can go read it yourself. 🔥🔥🔥