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Author: Martin Perdomo "The Elite Strategist"

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Welcome to Wealthy AF, the ultimate podcast for ambitious individuals ready to transform their lives. Hosted by Martin Perdomo, The Elite Strategist, this show dives deep into the powerful pillars of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and building wealth.


Each week, we bring you actionable insights, inspiring interviews with industry leaders, and proven strategies to help you break free from the 9-to-5 grind, unleash your entrepreneurial potential, and create lasting financial freedom. Whether you’re scaling your business, investing for wealth, or leveling up your mindset, this podcast equips you with the tools to design the life you deserve.


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Send us a text Ready for a real estate reality check? The extreme market swings we've witnessed for years are finally settling into something resembling balance. In the notoriously volatile Bay Area, median home prices have dipped 4% to $1.3 million, homes are sitting for 30 days instead of 18, and only one in five properties faces a bidding war—down dramatically from the two-thirds that sparked frenzies in 2021. This cooling trend creates a strategic window for prepared investors and homebu...
Send us a text The global markets are in constant motion, shaped by powerful forces that smart investors must navigate with precision. Today we dive deep into three critical market movers that are reshaping the business landscape and creating ripples across industries worldwide. Fresh sanctions targeting Iran's shipping and energy sectors signal that geopolitical risk remains a major factor in global markets. These measures don't just affect U.S.-Iran relations – they create complex ripple e...
Send us a text The real estate landscape is shifting dramatically as mortgage rates ease to a 10-month low of 6.58%, creating a strategic window of opportunity for savvy investors. This pivotal moment represents the calm before what promises to be a resurgent market in 2025, offering a rare advantage for those with acquisition capital ready to deploy. What makes this moment extraordinary is the historic imbalance between market participants. Currently, there are 36% more sellers than buyers—...
Send us a text The tides of policy are shifting dramatically, and your financial future hangs in the balance. Martin Perdomo, the Elite Strategist, cuts through the noise to reveal how today's headlines directly impact your bottom line. Immigration enforcement has reached unprecedented levels, with ICE agents burning out amid a 250% surge in daily apprehensions. The human cost becomes painfully clear through Martin's firsthand account of his contractor's employee – a man married to an Americ...
Send us a text The economic landscape is sending mixed signals to wealth builders, and your strategic positioning needs to account for these crosscurrents. Home Depot's recent earnings miss reveals a telling shift in consumer behavior that directly impacts your investment strategy. With net sales falling short at $45.28 billion and a 2.2% decline in foot traffic, consumers are clearly pulling back from large renovations in favor of small maintenance projects. This isn't just about one retaile...
Send us a text The rental market has reached a pivotal turning point that smart investors can't afford to ignore. After more than two years of stagnant or declining rents, we're witnessing the biggest year-over-year jump in apartment rents in two and a half years. At $1,790, the median asking rent has climbed 1.7% since last July – and this is just the beginning of what could be a significant upward trajectory. What's behind this shift? A perfect storm of economic factors. Homeownership rema...
Send us a text Mortgage rates have finally given us a break, dropping to 6.55% - the lowest we've seen since October of last year. For buyers and investors, this translates to serious purchasing power gains. If you're working with a $3,000 monthly budget, you can now afford a home worth $458,750 compared to just $438,000 when rates peaked in May. That's a $20,000 jump without changing your payment. But the rate drop is just one piece of what's becoming the perfect investor scenario. We're wi...
Send us a text Trump's Fed chair shortlist signals major economic changes ahead with four candidates in the running that will impact rates and market confidence. July's job report confirms economic cooling with below-forecast job creation and rising unemployment, creating strategic opportunities for prepared investors. • Trump's shortlist for Fed chair includes candidates with varying policy approaches that will reshape monetary strategy • July jobs report shows slowing growth with only 187,...
Send us a text The global economic landscape is shifting rapidly as three major developments converge to challenge businesses and investors. First, escalating tensions between the US and Iran have brought us to the brink of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil markets into volatility with Brent crude touching $97 per barrel—up from $84 just two weeks ago. White House projections suggest prices could exceed $120 per barrel if a full closure materializes, triggering inflatio...
Send us a text The housing market standoff has arrived, and the numbers don't lie. After years of seller dominance, the pendulum is swinging decisively toward buyers – regardless of what mainstream real estate voices might claim. Fresh data reveals new home listings grew just 6.3% year-over-year (the smallest increase in three months), while total inventory sits 14.8% higher than last year. But this increased supply isn't translating to sales. Mortgage applications plummeted 3% week-over-wee...
Send us a text Social Security recipients finally have reason to celebrate. The SSA has dramatically changed course on its overpayment recovery approach, moving from the potential withholding of 100% of benefits to a default of just 10%. Commissioner O'Malley calls it a step toward "fairness and compassion" – but for millions of Americans who rely on these payments, it represents the difference between stability and financial disaster. This policy shift brings immediate relief, allowing those...
Send us a text The landscape of real estate is shifting beneath our feet. In this market update, we uncover the surprising trend of falling home prices across 11 major metropolitan areas—the largest drop we've seen in nearly two years. Cities like San Antonio, Oakland, and Jacksonville are feeling the squeeze most acutely, while national prices continue to rise, albeit at their slowest pace since last summer. Drawing from my own investing experience, I share the eye-opening reality of today'...
Send us a text The markets are speaking—are you listening? Today's episode of Wealthy AF Business Brief decodes the latest financial signals and technology shifts that could transform your investment approach. Global markets are taking a step back as mixed corporate earnings reports, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate uncertainties create a perfect storm of investor caution. The slide in MSCI's world equity index, steady Treasury yields, and gold prices hovering near record highs tell ...
Send us a text The shifting sands of the real estate market are creating new dynamics for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Home price growth across the U.S. has notably decelerated, with the median price increasing just 4.5% year-over-year for the four weeks ending April 7th—the smallest gain observed since June 2023. This cooling trend emerges from a perfect storm of market conditions: pending sales declining by 7% while new listings surge by 15%, the most substantial inventory increase...
Send us a text Nvidia's strategic move to manufacture AI chips on American soil marks a watershed moment for domestic tech production. Starting later this year through partnerships with TSMC in Arizona and Intel's foundries, this initiative responds to surging AI demand while creating valuable jobs for middle-class Americans. The first batch of US-produced chips will arrive in Q4 2025, strengthening America's technological infrastructure at a critical time. Meanwhile, the US-China trade rela...
Send us a text Mortgage rates are falling, but buyers are still walking away from deals in record numbers. What's really happening in today's real estate market? We break down the paradoxical trends shaping housing decisions across America. Phoenix and Miami lead the nation with pending home sale cancellation rates exceeding 15% - significantly higher than last year. Despite buyer hesitancy, persistent demand continues in certain markets, creating a fascinating tension between opportunity an...
Send us a text The economic chess match between the world's superpowers intensifies as China raises tariffs on US goods from 34% to a staggering 84%, effective April 2025. This direct response to President Trump's 104% tariff on Chinese imports signals a significant escalation in global trade tensions that investors cannot afford to ignore. We dissect the complex economic interdependencies at play, revealing why these moves matter to your portfolio and business strategy. For roughly one-thir...
Send us a text Mortgage payments have hit an unprecedented milestone in the housing market, reaching an all-time high of $2,807 during March 2025. This record surge arrives alongside a 3% year-over-year increase in median home sales prices, while mortgage rates hover around 6.67%. Yet amid these challenging affordability conditions, a ray of hope emerges – new home listings have increased by 7.5% compared to last year, offering the most significant inventory expansion we've seen in 2025. The...
Send us a text Massive consolidation is reshaping the mortgage industry as Rocket Companies moves to acquire Mr Cooper Group in a $9.4 billion all-stock deal. This strategic merger will create one of America's most powerful mortgage servicing companies, with Rocket positioned to manage an unprecedented portion of US home loans. The timing couldn't be more significant – with the industry still navigating high interest rates and reduced refinancing activity, this acquisition aims to leverage Mr...
Send us a text The latest economic signals suggest the Federal Reserve may need to take a more aggressive stance against inflation, according to our analysis in this week's Wealthy AF Business Brief. Despite careful measures to maintain steady interest rates, inflation continues its stubborn persistence, creating a precarious balancing act for policymakers trying to control prices without stifling growth. For investors and business owners, understanding how the Fed navigates these challenges ...
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