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Housing Starts Up 15.8% in December

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in December, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,499,000, which is 15.8% higher than November’s revised number and is 4.4% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

Inflation Up 2.9% Year-Over-Year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in December, 2024. Click here to read more.

Zillow’s Hottest Markets for 2025

A new report form Zillow reveals their top housing markets for 2025. And, at the top of that list is Buffalo, NY. Click here to read more.

 

Yardi Says Multifamily Finished 2024 on the Downswing

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, 2024 multifamily finished the year on the downswing, with the average U.S. advertised rent falling $4 nationally in December to $1,742. Click here to read more.

New Georgia Law Protects Residents from Title Theft
HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. Click here to read more.

 

What President Trump’s Administration Faces in the 2025 Housing Market

On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explores the housing market challenges awaiting President Donald Trump as he begins his new term. Click here to read more.

Americans Continue to Move to Low-Tax States in ’24

The Tax Foundation is reporting that Americans were on the move in 2024 and they continue to choose low-tax states over high-tax ones – go figure? Click here to read more.

United Van Lines National Annual Movers Study – 2024

United Van Lines says movers are seeking economic relief without sacrificing quality of life, reflecting a growing presence for less dense, more affordable regions – like the sunbelt. Click here to read more.

States Where Properties are at Most Risk of Wildfires

You have undoubtedly seen the horrible destruction recently taking place in California. With that in mind, Statista says states with significant chunks of housing stock are located in areas prone to wildfires.

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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