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Stopping the “Anti-Predatory” Nonsense

By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, Given all the different stories in the news, I’m not sure if you’ve seen the announcements regarding multiple progressive U.S. Senators introducing a bill called the “Stop Predatory Investing Act” which is designed to remove certain tax deductions for interest expense and depreciation deductions for property owners with 50 or more single-family homes. The way this bill...

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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 Biden Administration to Take on So-Called “Junk Fees” in Rental Housing The Biden Administration announced that it has enlisted the help of several real estate platforms in taking on so-called “junk fees” in...

Demographic Change Accelerates in the U.S.

By Brad Beckett Citing Census data, Statista says demographic change has accelerated in the United States over the past 10 years - especially among those in the 65+ category.  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!

Weekly Roundup News & Updates

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 Up Slightly in May ’23 The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in May, 2023 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,925.6 billion, which is 0.9%...

Your Weekly Roundup from Real Estate Investing Today

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 2.7% in May The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were down 2.7% in May, 2023. Click here to read more. New Home Sales Jump 12.2% in...

What Kind of Homes are Owners & Renters Living in?

By Brad Beckett What kind of homes are owners and renters living in?  Using data from the most recent American Housing Survey, today’s infographic from the Census Bureau illustrates how owners & renters occupy housing of different types and sizes.  As always, have a safe and Happy Friday!!!  

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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 Existing-Home Sales Up Slightly in May The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 0.2% in May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.30 million (down 20.4% year...

Fourth of July by the Numbers!

By: Brad Beckett The Declaration of Independence This Tuesday, July 4th, will mark 247 years of America’s independence!  Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we hold dear.  Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!     "The Fourth...

I’m Tired of This!

By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, “I’m tired of this!” I’ve heard that from several clients who are having to go back and locate or create records for their businesses. Their time of “running and gunning” and “easy money” is over, and they are now having to figure out what they borrowed, how they spent it, and what, if anything, they made. I am aware...

Your Weekly Roundup News & Updates

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 Costs Continue to Drive Inflation Index The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.1% in May, 2023.  Click here to...