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We’ve seen a lot of volatility in the global economy these past few months. Headlines are warning us about all sorts of economic uncertainties, like the trade dispute, a worldwide economic slowdown, and geopolitical issues. It’s enough to upset the stock market, but should real estate investors be concerned? www.NewsForInvestors.com

People across California now have access to an earthquake early warning system. Governor Gavin Newsom launched the statewide system on the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, this last October 17th. This new system uses a network of seismic sensors that deliver a warning through a smartphone app. It’s not a big warning, but it could give you a few extra seconds to “duck, cover, and hold.” www.NewsForInvestors.com

In this week's Real Estate News Brief… what the yield curve is saying about a recession, how WeWork avoided bankruptcy, and why NAR is warning members about an email scam. www.NewsForInvestors.com

The number of single home buyers is trending higher, along with demand for smaller homes. People who live alone account for 28% of all U.S. households right now. That’s some 36 million homes, and that number is expected to grow by another 5 million in the next ten years. According to Builder.com, it’s a trend that should be factored in to our future housing needs. www.NewsForInvestors.com

Turning an empty garage into a rental unit has become a lot easier in California. New legislation has eliminated a lot of roadblocks for the construction of so-called accessory dwelling units or ADUs. And with more and more people ridesharing and choosing not to own a car, many homeowners can easily become landlords with a garage conversion. This will benefit the homeowners, and help create much-needed affordable housing. www.NewsForInvestors.com

In this week's Real Estate News Brief… what public transit is doing for home prices and rents, why students are falling into deeper debt, and why there’s a surge in millennial millionaires. We begin with economic news from this past week, and a big drop in housing starts. The Commerce Department reported a 9% decline in October, mostly due to a slowdown in multi-family construction. Single-family home construction was higher for a fourth straight month but the overall number for housing starts plumme

New predictions about the world economy show that global growth will likely continue to slow down. The International Monetary Fund lowered its growth rate estimate to 3%, and said it could continue to decline next year if the trade war continues. But there could be good news on the trade dispute. President Trump announced a partial trade deal this last week. It hasn’t been written down or signed yet, and is reportedly very limited in scope. www.NewsForInvestors.com

As House Democrats dig deeper into their impeachment proceedings, some investors have become nervous about the potential impact of an impeachment on the economy, including the stock market and real estate. But, some real estate experts in our network don’t think it will have much of an impact. The inquiry is based on allegations by a whistleblower that President Trump abused his power as president when he asked the Ukrainian president to investigate his re-election rival, Joe Biden and son, Hunter.

In this week's Real Estate News Brief... why another rate cut is likely, how the economy is affecting the housing market, and where you can get a paranormal home inspection in time for Halloween. We begin with economic news from this past week and more signs of a weaker economy. www.NewsForInvestors.com

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Utah-based company that offers “free” celebrity-endorsed fix-and-flip educational seminars that can end up costing thousands of dollars. The Federal Trade Commission and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection asked for the injunction as they pursue charges against Zurixx LLC and its affiliates. The complaint accuses Zurixx of misleading and deceptive conduct...

What happened to WeWork? Less than two months ago, the co-working giant was the nation’s most valuable tech startup with plans to go public. Now, IPO plans have been called off, the founder and CEO has stepped down, and the company is trying to borrow $4 billion to stay afloat. It’s one of several start-ups with a high-growth, no-profit story and a lesson for investors about the importance of fundamentals. www.NewsForInvestors.com

In this week's Real Estate News Brief... unemployment hits a 50-year low, a former Fed chief issues a warning, and the single-story home is being rediscovered. www.NewsForInvestors.com

If your real estate adventures go beyond our national borders, beware of bubble-risk cities. Swiss bank UBS just released its latest Global Real Estate Bubble Index, and seven cities are in the high-risk category. Fortunately, none are located in the U.S. although several U.S. cities are ranked as overvalued. www.NewsForInvestors.com

With the worst of the 2019 fire season still ahead of us because of Santa Ana winds, many California homeowners are scrambling to replace cancelled fire insurance policies. State officials say insurance companies have dropped more than 340,000 policies over the past four years because of the wildfire risk. Others are being offered insurance at skyrocketing rates. www.NewsForInvestors.com

In this week's Real Estate News Brief… why fall is the season to buy a home, where new home construction lags the most, and what millennials are saving on rent. We begin with economic news from this past week in the midst of the impeachment controversy in Washington, D.C.. The stock market has been extremely volatile, but it’s not clear how the impeachment of a sitting president would impact different aspects of the economy throughout this process. www.NewsForInvestors.com