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 Dips Slightly The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in April, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, down 0.4% from March’s revised number. Click...
By Brad Beckett We have had several posts over the years about renting versus buying. Today's graphic from Statista takes a look at recent data from Gallup to illustrate the reasons people choose to rent, versus buying a home. Their number one reason? Money..... As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! For many people, owning a home still marks the...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says that in times of economic uncertainty, cash is king. But where do Americans have the most cash in the bank? Today's graphic takes a look of where Americans have the most cash by illustrating the median household bank balance in each state. Indeed.... stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!
Grab Some YUGE Popcorn: As the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” rolls through Congress don’t pay too close attention to the details just yet as they are likely to change many times before passage. Whatever changes the Senate makes (and there will be changes) the House will have to concur with any reconciliation. Source of Income: Missouri recently passed legislation (currently awaiting...
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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 Pending Home Sales Drop 6.4% in April The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 6.4% in in April, 2025. Click here to read more. S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.4% Annual...
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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 Charles Tassell Accepts Position with USDA in Trump Administration The headline says it all; National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced this week their latest slate...
By Brad Beckett Today's graphic from Pro Tool Reviews lays bare the answer about which companies own which tool brands. They say that if you’ve ever wondered who owns Craftsman Tools, Milwaukee Tool, Mac Tools, Skil, or any other major tool manufacturing brand, this interesting chart might answer most of your questions. Indeed... Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!! (as...
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 Comes In 0.2% in April The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increases 0.2% in April, 2025. The all items index was...