By Brad Beckett Statista says after a year of high prices, high interest rates and economic uncertainty, American consumers would have been excused to cut back on their spending this Christmas season. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Consumers are expected to spend an average of $885 on core holiday items including gifts, decorations, food and other related purchases...
By Jeffery S. Watson I’ll remember this day for a long time. I was sitting next to my new friend Marc from Sarasota, Florida as we watched the Alabama and LSU game in Tuscaloosa when Joe Burrow was the quarterback for the LSU tigers. I’m sorry (not really, lol) if this is a trigger for all you Alabama fans, but Joe Burrow and...
PetScreening’s John Bradford shares how to tailor guidelines for a pet-friendly environment Part of the challenge of crafting an effective pet policy is that there is no right answer. Sure, standardized policies would make things easier, but that’s where the apartment industry fell behind the curve in the first place. The freedom to create your own policy enables operators to cater to...
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 Realtor.com Chief Economist: US housing Market has “Big Hole to Dig Out Of” On a recent episode of Mornings with Maria, Realtor.com’s chief economist, Danielle Hale, said “We’ve got a big hole to...
Happy Wednesday! If you were unable to attend the "Think Outside the Bank" webinar last night, don't worry! We have made a recording of the entire session available for you to watch at your convenience. The replay will give you access to innovative strategies and insights into creative financing strategies. To access the recording, simply click here: WATCH REPLAY! In this webinar, our...
By Jeffery S. Watson One of the many benefits of my career is that I get a chance to interact with, learn from, and often provide advice to extremely experienced and seasoned investors. These last few days have been no exception. I’ve picked up a couple of nuggets that I want to pass on to you when it comes to doing essential due...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says around 1800, global life expectancy at birth stood at roughly 29 years. However, since the 1920s, life expectancy across all ages has improved leaps and bounds, thanks to rapid advancements in nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation. Interestingly, life expectancy increases as we get older. 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 Hit Lowest Level in 20 years The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, 2023. Click here to read more. FHFA Says Home Prices Up...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist reminds us that the U.S. economy is like a giant machine driven by many different industries, each one akin to an essential cog that moves the whole. To that end, today's infographic uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to breakdown U.S. GDP by industry. Interestingly, real estate, rental, and leasing comes in...
By Brad Beckett Statista reminds us that a "free press is essential to holding governments accountable and informing the public, thus enabling voters to partake in political debate and make qualified decisions." However, as they illustrate in today's graphic (citing data from Gallup), an increasing number of Americans do not trust the media. Well, that old axiom might just ring true...