The Weekly Roundup

03May

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.
Georgia Governor Signs Bill Making Squatting a Crime

Following on the heels of Florida, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed legislation which would allow property owners to go after squatters for damages, in addition to speeding up the eviction process. Click here to read more.
New Home Sales Up 8.8%

The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in March, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693k, which is 8.8% higher than February’s revised rate and is 8.3% higher than one year ago. Click here to read more.
Pending Home Sales Up 3.4% in March ’24

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 3.4% in in March, 2024. Click here to read more.

 
GDP Up 1.6% in the First Quarter of 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in Q1 2024. Click here to read more.
Top 10 Places Where Generation Z Is Buying Homes

We’ve seen a lot of posts about Generation Z. Now they are contending with high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and a shortage of homes on the market. Click here to read more.

 
Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for April ’24

Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here to read more.
FBI Releases 2023 Internet Crime Report

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released their 2023 Internet Crime report which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from reported complaints. Click here to read more.
Financial Independence for Real Estate Investors: The Role of Local Associations

Rebecca McLean says for real estate investors, achieving financial independence is often the ultimate goal. However, the path to this form of wealth is not solely about accumulating properties or even a bigger bank account. It is about attaining a level of independence that allows you to make decisions based on your desires and goals rather than financial pressures. Click here to read more.
The Benefits of Joining a local REIA

Infographic: This week’s infographic is really a no-brainier. It illustrates just a few of the awesome benefits of joining a real estate investors association, or REIA as they’re commonly known. You really do get “a bang for your buck” when you become a part of a local community of real estate investors. Click here to read more.
Check out the latest issue of reiaSENSE

Check out the latest issue of reiaSENSE, National REIA’s monthly government affairs publication. Click here to download.

 

 
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