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The Crisis In Housing, Part 4: Waiting For A Crypto Future

Compared to other sectors of the wider economy, the housing and mortgage industries have traditionally been slower to embrace cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions. A myriad of reasons explain this pokey response to evolving change, ranging from the sector’s conservative risk tolerance to a lack of standardization in many evolving technologies.

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Housing Beat: Records Broken For Single-Family And Condo Prices; The ‘R’ Word Gets Raised

The latest data news from the housing market included new records being achieved in single-family home and condominium sales, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage crashing through the 4.5% level, and a warning from a prominent industry economist on the potential for a recession created by the Federal Reserve.

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The Crisis In Housing, Part 3: Unequal Opportunities

The old cliché that “a rising tide lifts all boats” is not applicable to the U.S. housing market. Two demographics within the U.S. population, Black Americans and the LGBTQ community, have painful histories of real estate disenfranchisement. Even today, obstacles remain for these groups to enjoy the opportunities that others take for granted.

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Are Cryptocurrencies Suitable For Pension Plans?

In response to the global challenge of an aging population, most countries and financial-savvy people are looking for additional opportunities to create and grow their retirement savings.  Investing in cryptocurrencies and using crypto wallets as self-managed retirement accounts can be a value-adding option. However, it also comes with its risks and benefits.

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