The Realty Time Capsule: 1798 – Mississippi Becomes a Territory
Introduction: 1797 was another eventful year for the United States. The XYZ Affair came out and it threatened to drag the country into a war with a former ally. It was also a year of invasions, although none of those directly involved the United States. The financial panic was still in full swing, and many Americans […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1797 – An XYZ Affair to Remember
Introduction: In our last Real Estate Time Capsule, we discussed the events in 1796 that impacted the United States and its real estate industry, such as at that time. It was the year that the Jay treaty was ratified by both parties, and it took effect. That had a great effect on the lands of the Great Lakes region. […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1796 – Panic Sweeps the Country
Introduction: 1795 was a promising year for the United States. It was a year of treaties, and those agreements allowed the United States government to expand itself without having to resort to conflict. We also discussed the events that happened in Hawaii at that time, which was not part of the United States yet. The country […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1795 – A Year of Treaties
Introduction: In our last Time Capsule, we tackled the events that had an impact on American real estate and economy for the year 1794. It was a year filled with tension as the Whiskey Rebellion intensified and the United States Government had to step in and take action. Fortunately for the government, President George Washington […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1794 – The Whiskey Rebellion and Another New Orleans Fire
Introduction: With conflict lighting up Europe, the United States decided to stay out of it and declare its neutrality in 1793. From our last Time Capsule, we learned that the decision to become neutral would prove to be a stimulus that would boost the American economy. For the next Realty Time Capsule, we will be […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1793 – Laying Down the Cornerstone
Introduction: From our last article, we learned about the establishment of the United States Post Office Department and the impact of that on the future of the real estate industry. We also learned about the entry of Kentucky as the 15th state of the United States. For today’s Realty Time Capsule, we will be looking […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1792 – The Union Gets Its 15th State
Introduction: In our last Time Capsule, we saw the establishment of Washington D.C. Today, the city has become one of the more valuable real estate markets in the country. That’s why it is so instrumental for the real estate industry. For today’s article, we will be looking at significant events that saw the acceleration of […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1791 – Banks, Missions, and the District of Columbia
Introduction In our previous Time Capsule, we saw the creation of the Southwest Territory. This was the culmination of the dreams and efforts of people from North Carolina. This was just one major step that was needed to expand the land of the United States, which eventually boosted the real estate industry of the country. […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1790 – The Southwest Territory
Introduction: For our last Time Capsule, we saw a nation welcoming its new leader and adopting a new Constitution. The United States has finally taken on the identity that would see it expand and become a major power. In terms of real estate, the country was still exploring its vast stretches because it would be […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1789 – From President Washington to Fort Washington
Introduction 1788 was an eventful year for the United States and it saw important milestones for the real estate industry of the young nation. We saw a nation coming to its own. It was also the year when the first major move to expand the country outside of the thirteen colonies/states was made. For today’s […]
