By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, Last weekend, I spoke to a group of real estate investors about buying properties using a creative financing method. Some of the questions asked reminded me how crucial it is that real estate investors have cash reserves to deal with the unexpected. I consider cash reserves to be “Murphy’s Law repellant” (anything that can go wrong...
By Rebecca McLean, Executive Director, National REIA For real estate investors, achieving financial independence is often the ultimate goal. However, the path to this form of wealth is not solely about accumulating properties or even a bigger bank account. It is about attaining a level of independence that allows you to make decisions based on your desires and goals rather than...
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 Drop 4.3% in March The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 4.4% in march to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million – down...
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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 Inflation Jumps to 3.5% in March The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for all items was up 3.5% for the 12 months ending in March. Click here...
2025 Winter Cruise Conference February 2–9, 2025 Symphony of the Seas Wonder awaits at our 2025 Winter Cruise Conference on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, the Symphony of the Seas. The ship departs from Miami, FL with stops at Perfect Day At CocoCay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas & Philipsburg, St.Maarten. We have three days of sessions and focused break-outs in...
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 Drops Slightly in February The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in February, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,091.5 billion, which is 0.3% lower...
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, I have some good news from Capitol Hill. A few weeks ago, I attended a multi-day event for an influential member of Congress. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you his name because he is a Democrat who, get this, has agreed to oppose Biden’s Renters Bill of Rights. Yes, folks. You read that right. Being at this fundraiser afforded me the...
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 Florida Governor Signs New Law Squashing Squatters’ Rights n late March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that makes it easier to remove squatters – which, as we have seen, is a growing...
By Brad Beckett We try to stay on top of inflation news as it happens. Today's graphic from Statista reminds us that inflation edged up slightly in February, with rising housing costs putting upward pressure on the Consumer Price Index. Interestingly, due to its weight in the CPI, the cost of shelter continues to be a major driver of inflation -...