Real Estate & Economic Policy Insights
Where economics meets real estate — insights on housing, investment, and policy across Italy and the U.S.
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Welcome to Real Estate & Economic Policy Insights, a space where real estate meets economics.
This section examines the intersection between real estate and macroeconomics, connecting data, policy, and human behavior. Each analysis reflects over two decades of international experience between California and Italy, combined with ongoing academic research in Economics at San José State University. The goal is simple yet ambitious: To understand how monetary, fiscal, and social policies shape property values, affordability, and investment opportunities in a changing world. In real estate, numbers matter — but understanding policy means knowing what comes next, and understanding people, their customs, languages, and local cultures matters even more. Here I share professional analyses on how macroeconomic trends, fiscal decisions, and central bank policies shape housing markets, investment opportunities, and purchasing power — in both Italy and the United States. As a California-licensed real estate broker with over two decades of international experience, I combine market knowledge with an economist’s perspective. The goal is straightforward: to help investors, buyers, and professionals understand the economic forces that drive property value. |
Model used for Lorenzo International Real Estate
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Weekly Insights
Brief, data-driven updates on key topics:
Brief, data-driven updates on key topics:
- ECB interest rates and their impact on Italian real estate
- Inflation and housing affordability in Europe and the U.S.
- Exchange rate shifts (EUR/USD) and international property investment
- Green incentives and sustainable building policies
Macro Outlook
Quarterly analyses on:
Policy Watch
Short notes explaining how policy changes affect investors:
Research & Publications
Academic and professional papers connecting economic theory to real estate practice were developed through my work and studies at San José State University (Economics).
Topics include:
My Approach
I don’t sell properties blindly — I analyze them through the lens of macroeconomics, taxation, and long-term value.
Every investment decision should start with one question:
“How will the next policy change affect this market?”
Quarterly analyses on:
- Housing price trends (Italy–U.S. comparison)
- Inflation, income growth, and affordability
- Fiscal reforms, property taxation, and investment sentiment
Policy Watch
Short notes explaining how policy changes affect investors:
- New property tax or inheritance laws
- Urban planning reforms
- EU recovery funds and sustainability incentives
- Central bank policy updates (Fed & ECB)
Research & Publications
Academic and professional papers connecting economic theory to real estate practice were developed through my work and studies at San José State University (Economics).
Topics include:
- The relationship between monetary policy and housing prices
- Fiscal policy, inflation, and homeownership accessibility
- Investment Flows and Exchange-Rate Effects in Cross-Border Real Estate
My Approach
I don’t sell properties blindly — I analyze them through the lens of macroeconomics, taxation, and long-term value.
Every investment decision should start with one question:
“How will the next policy change affect this market?”
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By Piero Lorenzo — San José State University (ECON 100W, Fall 2025) Awarded 114/110.
This research paper examines how high inflation erodes U.S. housing affordability through three main channels: purchasing power, construction costs, and borrowing rates. It combines economic theory with empirical data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, FRED, and the Urban Institute, offering insights relevant to policymakers and real estate professionals alike. |
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