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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
By Brad Beckett In case you haven't notices, grocery prices have steadily rising over the past several thanks to inflation. In fact, today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist says American households are paying an average of about $270 per week. And, if you've ever seen a commercial where they say prices may be higher in Alaska or Hawaii, they have extra...
By Charles Tassell Back in 1994 Newt Gingrich kicked off what was ultimately a bipartisan revamp of the welfare system - except it didn't address housing. The entitlement behemoth at HUD has since doubled in size and almost did again according to the 2024 Presidential budget requests. Congress has tinkered with programmatic tweaks, but little has changed, HUD is now at...
Christmas is next week and the folks over at Statista have put together their list of the most desired gifts. Not surprising, money is the most desired Christmas present in the U.S. this year, followed by clothes and gift cards. Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!!!
The Shoebox of Shame: Why We Need to Talk About Pre-Accounting By Gita Faust I realized this yesterday during my webinar titled “From Balance Sheet to Your Wellness.” Now, don’t roll your eyes just yet—this isn’t your average accounting lecture. While chatting away about wellness and financial health, it hit me like a ton of bricks: so many businesses are making the...