2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on their way to FIRE and had just lached their blog, 1,500 Days, to document their progress. But if they were starting over today, would they […]

In This Article Key Takeaways The housing market is entirely driven by supply and demand, with little evidence that presidential policies significantly impact long-term housing trends. While the president can nominate the Federal Reserve Chair, it’s the Fed’s decisions on interest rates that have the most direct influence on mortgage rates and housing affordability. Regardless […]

New “broker fee” reform could help tenants save thousands of dollars when finding their next apartment or home to rent, but it could come at a significant cost to landlords. In big cities like Boston and New York, it’s not usual for landlords to hire a broker to help bring in more potential tenants. The […]