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Here is this week’s “Weekly Roundup” from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association.
The Importance of Participating in Elections

In case you unaware (said in jest) we’re smack in the middle of a highly contentious presidential election season. Small-business owners, especially, should vote because politicians’ decisions directly impact the economic landscape and regulatory environment in which they operate. Click here to read more.

Housing Starts & Building Permits Down in September

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in September, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,354,000, which is 0.5% lower than August’s revised number and is 0.7% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

Yardi Says Strong Economy, Demand Boost Multifamily Optimism

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,750 (down $3) in September, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Click here to read more.

 

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for October ’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.

Calculate the Value of $1 Dollar Over the Years

Recently we came across an interesting site that allows you to calculate inflation for any year as well as comparing the value of a dollar with various years. Click here to read more.

 

Practical Applications of 1031 Exchanges

Traction REIA recently held a webinar featuring Accruit’s David Gorenberg discussing the practical applications of 1031 Exchanges. Click here to read more.

Manufactured Homes in 2023

A recent report by the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says new manufactured homes saw a decline in shipments in 2023 compared to the previous year. Click here to read more.

Cities With the Fastest Car Commutes

A recent report by The Wall Street Journal says many Americans drive to and from work while enduring slow-moving, soul-draining traffic. Click here to read more.

When Did U.S. States Become States?

Infographic: The folks over at Statista say that just like Rome, the United States wasn’t built in a day.  It took 172 years for all 50 states to be added to the Union – not to mention a contentious civil war that almost ended this experiment of liberty. 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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