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Record number of 65-year-olds will reshape the age milestone: WSJ

Housing Wire

million Americans will turn 65 this year, a surge that is expected to continue through at least 2027. That equates to a 45% increase in overall net worth, which can largely be attributed to rising home values and retirement account balances. According to Bipartisan Policy Center chief economist Jason Fichtner, 4.1

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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

On the high end, one bHome-funded crypto-mortgage involves an $820,000 mortgage and lien on a California home valued at $20 million. Another transaction, on the low end, involves a $30,000 NFT-backed mortgage loan and lien for a home in Vancouver, Washington, valued at $432,000, according to the Bacon Coin website.

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Study: Houston Real Estate And Inflation

Houston Properties

Benefit #1: Examples For Real Estate Holding Intrinsic Value. 2027 (5 years). Houston Home Price (Avg). Houston Home Rental (Avg). With higher home values come higher rental rates. With higher home values come higher rental rates. During 1973-1982 US inflation averaged 8.75%. 2032 (10 years).