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...
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...
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...
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...
By Brad Beckett Did you know that a Trader Joe’s or an ALDI near your property might increase its ROI? This is according to ATTOM Data’s recent report "8 Ways Neighborhood Data Influences Property Values and Real Estate Decisions." Take that to the pantry! Ok, 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 Pending Home Sales Up 4.8% in June The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says rental prices have surged in several American cities in recent years. Citing data form Zumper, they say such factors such as inflation, limited housing inventory, and barriers to homeownership have all contributed to the increase in rent costs. Today's graphic illustrates the...