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U.S. States vs. G7 Countries by GDP per Capita

By Brad Beckett Last we saw the most recent GDP numbers, but how do America's richest and poorest states stack up to G7 countries when it comes to per capita GDP?  Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist does just that by looking at the per capita GDP of these states and compares when with actual G7 countries.  As always, stay safe...

The Weekly Roundup News

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 Down 5.5% in December The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales fell 5.5% in in December, 2024, following four consecutive months of increases. Click here to read...

Weekly Roundup Friday News

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 2.2% in December The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 2.2% in December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million – up...

Your Weekly Roundup News

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 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...

Breaking Free from Banks: How Real Estate Investors Can Control Their Financial Future

by Jason K. Powers As real estate investors, we’re all too familiar with the challenges of securing capital. From navigating the ever-changing terms of lenders to facing exorbitant interest rates, the obstacles can feel endless. Add to that the frustration of opportunity costs—the returns we miss out on because our money is tied up in someone else’s system—and it’s clear that...

Your Weekly Roundup Friday News

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 2.2% in November The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2.2% in in October, 2024, which the NAR says is the 4th straight month...

Share of Americans Taking Advantage of Buy Now, Pay Later

By Brad Beckett Statista says "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services have gained popularity as an alternative to credit cards or other “traditional” payment methods.  In fact, they say 41% of U.S. adults have used Buy Now, Pay Later services in the past 12 months with another 22% saying they haven’t but could in the future.  Indeed.... Stay safe and have...

Your Weekly Roundup News & Stats

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 Mom & Pop Investors Are Quietly Shaping the Housing Market In a recent report, CoreLogic says while investor activity in the housing market is often associated with deep-pocketed institutional buyers, data from Q3...

How U.S. Households Have Changed 1960-2023

By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says the composition of American households has shifted significantly since 1960 as fewer people have kids and the scale of economic resources has declined.  In fact, they point out that the number of households without kids now exceeds those with kids.  And, in 1960, the share of U.S. households that consisted of married parents was...

Weekly Roundup News & Stats

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 Jump 4.8% in November The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.8% in November to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4,15 million – up...