Your Weekly Roundup News

24Nov

Your Weekly Roundup News
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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.
Be on the Lookout for Squatters

On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says incidents of squatters are on the rise around the country, and may coming to your home soon. Click here to read more.
Inflation Running at 3.2% Year Over Year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October, 2023. The all items index was up 3.2% for the 12 months ending in October. Click here to read more.
Housing Starts & Building Permits Up Slightly

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,372,000, which is 1.9% higher than September’s revised number but is 4.2% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

 
Yardi Says Supply Growth Pushes Multifamily Rents Down

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,718 in October, 2023. Yardi says demand for apartments remains robust. Click here to read more.
AAA Predicts Over 55.4 Million People Will Travel for Thanksgiving

The venerable AAA says it’s time to “buckle-up” this Thanksgiving as they say over 55.4 million people will be traveling – up 2.3% from 2022. Click here to read more.

 
State by State Flood Disclosure Requirements

According to the NAR, FEMA is proposing federal legislation with a new condition for states to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). To participate, state legislatures would be required to adopt and mandate a real estate disclosure form with specific flood-related questions. Click here to read more.
Porches are as Popular as Ever

Porch-sitters take note; According to data from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, 66.4% new homes built in 2022 were equipped with a porch. Click here to read more.
What to do with those Thanksgiving Leftovers?

Infographic: As always, we hope you & yours had a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving this year. And, if you’re like many Americans you may have not only eaten more than your fair share, but you might also have oodles of leftovers that will be calling your name in the days and weeks to come. Click here to read more.
reiaSense – September 2023

Check out the September 2023 issue of reiaSENSE, National REIA’s monthly government affairs publication. Click here to download.

 

 
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