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How U.S. Wealth is Distributed Among Households

By Brad Beckett Using data from the Federal Reserve, today's graphic from the venerable Visual Capitalist breaks down America’s wealth (total net worth of all U.S. households) by wealth percentile, and lists the number of households in each percentile.  Indeed....  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!  

You May Have More Pets Than People…What Are You Doing About That?

By Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty In 2023, there were approximately 45 million housing units occupied by renters.  That equated to 34% of US households.  One driver of demand for rental housing is the cost savings and the gap between wages and home ownership. Across 50 of the largest metro areas, renting is 37% less expensive than buying a typical home.  Add...

Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends – 2025

By Brad Beckett The NAR says in a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers.  Indeed, today's graphic looks at the distinguishing characteristic of each generation of home buyers using data from the NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Buyers &...

The Biggest Fortune 500 Company in Each State

By Brad Beckett Chartistry says every year, Fortune magazine publishes its much-anticipated Fortune 500 list showing the 500 most profitable companies across the U.S.  Today's graphic illustrates those companies by listing the largest Fortune 500 company in each state.  Indeed....  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!

Tax‑Smart Real Estate Investing: A Bookkeeper’s Guide

By Gita Faust Bookkeepers for real estate investors play an essential role and should help you save on taxes. As we serve the real estate industry, our team wears multiple hats, and we are regarded as their Advisor, CFO, Controller, Consultant, Coach, or Financial Manager. We guide them through the nuisances of real estate investing in the accounting world. As we...