Real Estate
Deep-dive articles on real estate — written for thoughtful readers who want substance over hype.
Buy vs. Rent in 2026: The Math Has Shifted Again
With mortgage rates near 6%, the price-to-rent ratio that justifies buying has moved.
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FHA loans, duplexes, and the tax treatment that makes this strategy quietly powerful.
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Liquidity vs. leverage. A 20-year backtest of both paths through three downturns.
Read article → Real EstateShort-Term Rentals Are Cooling. Should You Still Invest?
Airbnb saturation, new city regulations, and the markets where STRs still pencil out.
Read article → Real EstateRefinancing in a High-Rate Environment: When It Still Makes Sense
Three scenarios where refi math works even when rates haven't dropped.
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