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Existing Home Sales Down 2% in August
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The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales dropped 1.7% in August, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million. Click here to read more.
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Apartment List’s National Rent Report – September 2026
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According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for September, 2026, national median rent increased 0.1% in July to $1,390 – marking the 7th consecutive monthly increase. Click here to read more.
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Squatter With Dozens of Evictions in CO & TX Gets 20 Years
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Denver Colorado TV Station KMGH is reporting that a serial squatter, that records show was evicted dozens of times in Colorado and Texas over last 25 years, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Dallas following a fraud conviction last month. Click here to read more.
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Total Outstanding US Consumer Credit Reached $5.17 Trillion in Q2 ’26
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The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says that in Q2 2026 consumer credit growth slowed and was lower than one year ago. They report that total outstanding U.S. consumer credit reached $5.17 trillion in the second quarter. Click here to read more.
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How High are the Gas Taxes in Your State – 2026
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The Tax Foundation says states tax fuel in several ways, including sales taxes, per-gallon excise taxes collected at the pump, taxes imposed on wholesalers, and a variety of operational taxes, such as underground storage tank fees, that are often charged to the retailer. Click here to read more.
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Yardi Says Multifamily U.S. Rents See 6th Consecutive Monthly Increase
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| According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, average multifamily advertised rents rose $2 to $1,773 in August, with year-over-year growth increasing 0.4%. Click here to read more. |
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Self-Directed IRA Rules Every Real Estate Investor Should Know Before Buying Property
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Carl Fischer says Real estate investors are used to looking at numbers. Purchase price. Rent. Repairs. Debt. Cash flow. Exit value. But when you buy real estate with a self-directed IRA, the rules matter just as much as the deal. A self-directed IRA can hold alternative assets like real estate, private loans, mortgage notes, private placements, and other non-publicly traded investments. For real estate investors, that can open the door to using retirement funds in ways many people do not realize are possible. Click here to read more.
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National Single Family Inventory Snapshot
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A recent HousingWire Chart of the Day illustrates the national single family housing inventory over the last 5 years. Their data show inventory is currently up 2.21% year over year. Click here to read more.
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Fertilization Tips for Fall so You’ll have a Healthy Lawn Next Spring
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Infographic: The first day of Fall is Tuesday, September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Click here to read more.
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