Reforms, International Shifts, and Real Estate Opportunities Unveiled | Weekly Business Briefs w/ Martin Perdomo

Unlock the secrets of 2025's most pivotal changes in our latest episode, where we dissect the sweeping reforms, international shifts, and real estate developments that could reshape your investment strategies. We've got the scoop on contentious new laws in Southern states like Florida, Tennessee, and Southern California requiring stricter age verification for adult content, sparking an uproar among free speech advocates and privacy experts. With the Supreme Court gearing up to hear similar cases in Texas, the national conversation on online safety is set to explode. Plus, witness the historic surge in minimum wage across 21 states and discover how businesses are not just surviving, but thriving amid these changes.

Steering onto the global stage, we unravel former President Trump's surprising pivot on China, which is already causing ripples in the stock market. Could this be your cue to explore stocks with Chinese exposure, or is a cautious approach wiser? We then spotlight two burgeoning trends in the housing market: enticing incentives from home builders to offset high mortgage rates, and a cooling trend in rent growth. These shifts provide a fertile ground for those looking to invest in multifamily properties. Get the insights you need to make informed decisions and transform your 2025 investment landscape.

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Today's episode is packed with three key updates you need to know to stay ahead in 2025, including new laws, geopolitical shifts and changes in the housing market that could affect your investments. But first let's talk about the new laws rolling out across the country. All right, the new year didn't just bring new resolutions. It also brought a wave of new laws. But for starters, several southern states, including Florida, tennessee and Southern California, have tightened up access to adult content. These states now require strict age verification methods to view websites like Pornhub, brazzers, and if publishers don't comply, they face hefty fines. The ALO network, which owns these sites, decided to block access in these states entirely to avoid the risk. But here's the controversy Free speech advocates and privacy experts argue that these laws aren't as protective as they seem. In fact, they are pushing users to more dangerous, unregulated parts of the web. Scotus is even stepping in this month to hear arguments against similar laws in Texas. This could be the beginning of a national conversation about what online safety really means. Now let's talk minimum wage. More than 9.2 million workers in 21 states will see their paychecks rise this year without even asking for a raise. The minimum wage increase range from 18 cents to $1.75. It's the biggest bump in US history, and remember last year, when people feared $45 cheeseburgers after California raised its minimum wage for fast food workers to $20? Turns out, businesses are adapting just fine.

Speaker 1: 2:02

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Speaker 1: 2:35

Now, all right, let's shift gears into what's happening on a global stage. As many of you know, the relationship between the US and China has been rocky over the last few years, especially in terms of trade. Well, this week, we saw a significant move from former President Trump announced that he's stepping back from his hardline stance on China. He's easing up on tariffs and making it clear that he's open to new deals. Now this could be a game changer for industries that rely heavily on Chinese imports, think tech and consumer goods. The stock market has already reacted, with shares of companies like Apple and Tesla seeing some positive movement. But here's the real question what does this mean for you as an investor? Should you be looking at stocks that have exposure in China, or is it time to pivot away from international markets altogether? Trend Two big housing market trends are shaping up for 2025, and you'll want to pay attention.

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First, we're seeing an increase in home builders offering incentives to attract buyers. This is a direct response to high mortgage rates, which have kept a lot of would-be buyers on the sideline. These incentives range from cashback offers to discounted interest rates on loans, and they're becoming a crucial factor in getting deals done. Secondly, rent growth is slowing down. After a massive surge in the pandemic, it looks like we're finally seeing a cooling in rent prices. This could be a great opportunity for anyone looking to invest in multifamily properties or rental units. Lower rent growth means less pressure on landlords, which could lead to better tenant retention and more predictable income streams. If you're ready to turn your goals into gold, you're in the right place, because being broke guys was never the plan. Let's be wealthy af, and that's a wrap for this week's weekly business brief. Peace out.