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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.
Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.2% in February to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million – down 1.2% year over year. Click here to read more.

Housing Starts Jump 11% in February

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,501,000, which is 11.2% higher than January’s revised number and is 2.9% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

ATTOM’s Best Counties for Buying Single-Family Rentals in 2025

ATTOM Data recently released their Q1 2025 Single-Family Rental Market report, which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2025. Click here to read more.

 

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for March ’25

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.

Tax-Smart Real Estate Investing: A Bookkeeper’s Guide

Gita Faust says bookkeepers for real estate investors play an essential role and should help you save on taxes. As we serve the real estate industry, our team wears multiple hats, and we are regarded as their Advisor, CFO, Controller, Consultant, Coach, or Financial Manager. Click here to read more.

 

CoreLogic SFRI: Rent Up 2.4% Year-Over Year in January

According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.4% year over year in January, 2025. Click here to read more.

Rocket Buys Redfin in $1.75 Billion Deal

CNBC is reporting that Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in an all-stock deal worth $1.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year. Click here to read more.

The Biggest Fortune 500 Company in Each State

Infographic: Chartistry says every year, Fortune magazine publishes its much-anticipated Fortune 500 list showing the 500 most profitable companies across the U.S. 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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