Written by David Dodge  

Most people think real estate investing is only for the wealthy — it's not.

That's one of the biggest myths holding everyday Americans back from building real, lasting wealth. The truth? Real estate investing in the United States has never been more accessible. Whether you...

Written by David Dodge  

Over the last twenty years, housing affordability has shifted from a periodic concern to a defining structural issue in the U.S. economy. What was once framed as a problem limited to a handful of high-cost coastal cities has gradually become a widespread national pattern. I...

How Digital Dollars Are Poised to Transform Global Real Estate

In recent years, the world of finance has witnessed a quiet revolution. Digital currencies, once synonymous with speculative markets and volatile trading patterns, are steadily finding practical applications in areas long dominated by t...

Written by David Dodge  

The US real estate market in February 2026 is showing clear signs of moving toward a more balanced and stable phase after years of dramatic ups and downs. For context, let's break this down simply: after the pandemic boom pushed prices sky-high and rates ultra-low, followed...

A Market Shift No Agent Can Ignore

The U.S. real estate market in 2026 is very different from what agents experienced during the fast-paced, seller-dominated years of 2020–2023. Back then, homes sold in days, buyers competed in bidding wars, and sellers had full control. Today, the market has slowe...

Written by David Dodge  

As of early February 2026, mortgage rates continue to hover around the 6% mark for the 30-year fixed variety, representing a notable shift from the ultra-low rates during the pandemic and the higher peaks above 7% in recent years. According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage...

Written by David Dodge  

Understanding mortgage rates is critical for anyone involved in the U.S. real estate market — buyers, sellers, and agents alike. In early 2026, mortgage rates aren’t just a number; they’re an economic signal that shapes affordability, consumer confidence, transactional acti...

Written by David Dodge  

Why the Old Buy Box Is Broken

For a long time, real estate investing followed a familiar and forgiving formula. Interest rates were low, financing was easy, and appreciation covered up a lot of mistakes. Investors could buy properties with thin margins and still feel confi...

Real estate investing is often portrayed as an easy path to wealth. Social media is full of success stories: first-time investors buying a property for $80,000 and flipping it for $200,000, or landlords collecting “passive income” while sipping coffee by the beach.

But here’s the reality: most new ...

Written by David Dodge  

For much of the past three years, the U.S. housing market has been defined by hesitation. Rising mortgage rates, affordability pressure, limited inventory, and economic uncertainty created a prolonged standoff between buyers and sellers. Buyers waited for rates to come down...