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. Visit our Website Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4% According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142k in August, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at...
By Brad Beckett Yes, believe it or not, the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us….that’s right, the first day of Fall is September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Today’s infographic from The Home Depot lays out exactly what needs to be done...
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. Visit our Website Pending Home Sales Drop 5.5% in July The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 5.5% in in July, 2024. Click here to read more. FHFA Says Home Prices Saw the...
By Brad Beckett We follow inflation pretty closely here on our news site. It's an important indicator that ripples through the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista illustrates those CPI categories that have been hardest hit by inflation over the past few years. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "...there's no way around the fact that consumer prices...
By Carl Fischer The real estate market is always evolving, and potential buyers often find themselves asking: is now a good time to buy a property? Recent trends suggest a nuanced answer to this question. Interest rates have recently seen a decrease, providing some relief for prospective buyers. However, the market dynamics are influenced by more than just interest rates. For instance,...
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. Visit our Website Existing Home Sales Up 1.3% in July The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 5.4% in June to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million - and...
ISSUE: 08 Many landlords are concerned about service animals, emotional support animals and how to navigate it all. The main focus of this issue is to start digging into that. I also touch on what's unfolding regarding taxes for real estate investors. In short, this issue discusses: Guidance on animals in residence through cases I've litigated Potential tax policies brewing in DC A...
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. Visit our Website CFPB Goes After Contract for Deed Agreements The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released an advisory opinion and research report on a form of home seller financing that is often referred to...
By Brad Beckett We posted about this last month, but today's graphic from Keeping Current Matters perfectly illustrates it (again!); For the 12th year in a row, more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Indeed.... Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!
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. Visit our Website U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly Again in June The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in June, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, which is 0.3%...