Greg Englesbe

The Palm Beach Real Estate Market: How the Trade War May Temporarily Impact Construction Costs but Ultimately Lead to a Boom

March 19, 2025 Comments Off

The Palm Beach real estate market has long been synonymous with luxury, wealth, and prime investment opportunities. However, global economic shifts—most notably the ongoing trade war—are creating temporary fluctuations in construction costs. While these short-term hurdles may cause concern for developers and investors, a closer look at the broader economic landscape suggests that President Trump’s […]

The Trump Administration Could Spark a New Wave of Prosperity

January 28, 2025 Comments Off

I’ve spent more than 36 years in the residential mortgage business, securing over fifty billion in serving along the way. Over time, my investments have grown to include both national and global real estate, and I’ve even ventured successfully into the crypto market. With this broad background, I’ve seen firsthand how government policies can shape opportunities […]

My Journey Into Cryptocurrency Trading: Lessons, Insights, and Market Trends

December 12, 2024 Comments Off

Over the past few years, I set out on a journey into the world of cryptocurrency trading. What started as mere curiosity quickly evolved into a full-fledged pursuit of knowledge, strategy, and financial opportunity with assets of over $500M in crypto and crypto mining. The experience has been a whirlwind of highs and lows, but […]

Growth in U.S. home prices slows, but consumer sentiment remains low

November 27, 2024 Comments Off

The pace of growth in U.S. home prices is finally showing signs of a slowdown as 2024 comes to a close. The Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index found that annual home price growth stood at 3.9% in September, slightly down from 4.2% in August. The trend coincides with the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting […]

Jersey Shore city ranks among the hottest luxury housing markets in the U.S.

October 29, 2024 Comments Off

During a period when much of the U.S. housing market has been restrained by high interest rates, low inventory and a rising median price, luxury home sales have been the outlier. Affluent home buyers typically aren’t deterred by high interest rates. Nearly half the time, they buy in cash, according to a Redfin report earlier […]

Will the Fed’s rate cut move the needle on mortgages and the U.S. housing market?

September 19, 2024 Comments Off

For the first time in more than four years, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in a move that was long anticipated in response to cooling inflation in the U.S. economy and the need to lower borrowing costs. The half-point cut brought the range to 4.75%-5%, signaling a relatively aggressive approach from the Fed to […]

The Shift from Homeownership to Renting: How High Mortgage Rates Are Reshaping the Market

August 27, 2024 Comments Off

In recent years, the housing market has undergone a significant transformation. The dream of homeownership, once a cornerstone of the American Dream, is becoming increasingly difficult for many. With the sharp rise in mortgage interest rates, more people are turning to renting as a more feasible alternative. This shift has created a unique opportunity for […]

Sales of $100 million ultra-luxury homes on track to double in U.S.

August 2, 2024 Comments Off

High mortgage rates and the rising median price of U.S. homes has put a dent in most home sales categories, but the small market for ultra luxury properties is heating up. Through July 15, six homes valued at more than $100,000 million have sold in the United States, CNBC reported. At the current pace of […]

U.S. home inventory is beginning to climb from record lows during the pandemic

July 26, 2024 Comments Off

One of the greatest challenges facing home buyers in recent years is that there simply haven’t been enough properties available on the market. Low inventory drives competition and increases home prices, which pinches buyers already strained by high mortgage rates. The welcome news is that home inventory is showing signs of a rebound. Housing Wire […]

Celebrating milestones is key to succeeding in business.

June 4, 2024 Comments Off

In February I published this article to stress the importance of recognizing and celebrating milestones. Adapting to market conditions is a full-time effort that comes with great risk and even greater rewards if done correctly. In addition to mortgage servicing and real estate assets, we just reached a new milestone that is worth sharing as […]