According to their latest estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.7% in Q4 2025. Click here to read more.
Housing’s Share of GDP Declines in 2025
Recent analysis of Bureau of Economic Analysis data by the NAHB’s Eye on Housing found that Housing’s share of the economy was 16% in the fourth quarter of 2025 – down from 16.1% in Q3 and is also lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.
U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in January
The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in January, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,190.4 billion, down 0.3% from December’s revised number. Click here to read more.
Investor Purchases by Investor Sizes
A recent HousingWire “Daily Download” revealed the investor purchases of homes by investor size. Note that Small & Medium investors make up the overwhelming majority of investor purchases. Click here to read more.
Home Equity Decreases Nationally at the End of 2025
According to the latest Cotality Homeowner Equity Report (HER), homeowner equity in the U.S. declined modestly in Q4 2025, reflecting slower home price growth. Click here to read more.
Airbnb Guest Accused of Peeing on Furniture Causing $5k+ in damage
According to a report from Mobile Alabama’s WKRG TV 5 (and various news outlets) a Pensacola woman was recently arrested and charged for allegedly peeing on and damaging furniture items causing over $5k in damages in two Airbnb properties. Click here to read more.
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements
The FHFA says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are removing certain homeowners insurance requirements. They say these rule changes mean lower monthly payments, more first-time buyers able to close on homes, and rural communities keeping access to insurance they were at risk of losing. Click here to read more.
A Welcome Freeze for Landlords: Credit
Scot Aubrey says with winter winding down in most parts of the country, many of us are all too familiar with freezing temperatures. While this can make it tough to be a landlord, there’s a freeze that each of us should be familiar with, and taking advantage of, beginning immediately. I’m talking about a credit freeze. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
Easter by the Numbers
Infographic: Today is Good Friday and this Sunday is Easter. Each year the holiday falls on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Interestingly, the date fluctuates each year between March 22nd and April 25th. Click here to read more.
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