An occasional sampling of what’s catching the attention of folks at Landaas & Company
In the transformative wealth transfer taking place from baby boomers and older investors, younger generations stand to inherit $4.6 trillion in real estate in the next decade. The Walll Street Journal reports on what to expect and how some families are planning to hand down the keys.
Suggested by Kendall Bauer
Policy proposals aimed at making housing more affordable for wannabe home buyers could be at odds with incumbent home owners who benefit from price appreciation, an article in The Wall Street Journal notes. “The reality of what would be needed to make homes affordable again is stark,” it says, “and shows why there is no simple fix for housing markets.”
Suggested by Dave Sandstrom
America’s “Roaring 2020s” will continue into 2026 fueled by higher productivity, earnings growth and consumer spending, according to markets researcher Ed Yardeni. Yahoo Finance reports’ Yardeni is attributing a BRAIN revolution with productive innovations in biotechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology.
Suggested by Kyle Tetting
The $53 trillion in wealth held by Americans 70 and older is targeting them for scams, exploitation and mistakes, The New York Times reports, and the potential damage goes beyond finances. What can families do? “Experts say it takes empathy, due diligence and sometimes outside help.”
Suggested by Joel Dresang
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