The Weekly Roundup

22Apr

The Weekly Roundup
Your weekly news & updates
Here is this week’s “Weekly Roundup” from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association.
Property Taxes by State and County – 2026

The Tax Foundation says property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government as well as generating revenue in some states. In fact, they point out that, in FY 2023 alone, property taxes generated 28.9% of total state and local tax collections and 70% of local tax revenue. Click here to read more.
Apartment List’s National Rent Report – April 2026

According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April, 2026, national median rent increased 0.4% in March to $1,363 – the 2nd consecutive monthly increase. Click here to read more.
Grocery Store Location’s Impact on Home Prices

Realtor.com says most homeowners appreciate having a nearby grocery store – but the store’s true value may depend on the brand. They analyzed research from data site Home Economics and found that in neighborhoods where a Trader Joe’s opens, home prices outperform the national average by 5.6% over the following three years. Click here to read more.

 
March’s Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178k jobs in March, 2026. Click here to read more.
Median Age of Owner-Occupied Housing Stock By State
Citing data from the most recent American Community Survey, the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the median age of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. is 42 years. They point out that the age of housing stock is an important remodeling market indicator. Click here to read more.
FHFA House Price Index Says Prices Up 1.6% Year-Over-Year

According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.1% in January, 2026. Click here to read more.
Preserve Your Retirement with Farmland Investing

Carl Fischer says farmland is one of the most overlooked areas of real estate, yet it has consistently performed among the best. Over the past 20 years, U.S. farmland has produced around 10 percent average annual returns according to the NCREIF Farmland Index. That is comparable to private multifamily portfolios and stronger than many REITs or single-family rentals, with far less volatility and lower management requirements. Click here to read more.
Cars Dominate the Commute

Infographic: A recent graphic from Statista illustrates that cars still dominate the American commute, unlike their European cousins. They say the car is the king of the American commute. Click here to read more.
The Spring issue of the RE Journal is here!

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