Author: Brad Beckett

Recently we posted  United Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines migration and moving reports, both full of useful information about where people are moving too and from.  Now it’s time for U-Haul’s annual report of their top U.S. metros & cities.  According to their 2025 U-Haul annual Growth Index, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex once again takes top honors as the No. 1 U-Haul growth metro, replicating its 2024 honor with the greatest net gain of their one-way customers during 2025.  In addition, the city proper of Ocala, Fla., retains the title of #1 U-Haul growth city, a distinction it also…

We have had a few posts recently about where Americans are moving to and from.  Today’s graphic from the MovingPlace pulls data from several sources to illustrate the top zip codes where renters can afford to move & buy their own homes….Indeed….Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the MovingPlace.com

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents slipped in December, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent dropping $5 to $1,737 and year-over-year rent growth came in at 0%.  Yardi says years without growth are rare – with the last one being the 2020 pandemic year.  However, they do expect modest increases in 2026. “Looking ahead, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, stronger GDP growth in the fourth quarter points to improving momentum. Greater stability in 2026 could help lift consumer confidence and support a gradual rebound in rental demand.” Click here to read the full report at Yardi.…

A recent Daily-Download chart from HousingWire shows us a snapshot of the national single family inventory.  Notice the current 2026 line on the top left side.

A recent report by CNBC’s Diana Olick says while the U.S. housing market has yet to pick up steam, real estate agents say there’s been a real shift toward a more balanced market.  The data comes from CNBC’s Q4 2025 Quarterly Housing Market Survey. Some key points: Of the real estate agents surveyed, 37.5% said it was a balanced market. More agents reported having at least one seller cut their price in Q4. When asked how affordability is impacting their buyers, agents said fewer buyers left the market in the fourth quarter than in the prior period, and fewer delayed…

We recently posted the 2025 Atlas Van Lines Migrations Patterns study revealing where their customers are moving to and from.  Now we’re looking at United Van Lines’ 49th Annual National Movers Study.  where they say America’s migration patterns are primarily driven by the desire to be closer to family, followed by the job market.  Indeed… “For most Americans, interstate relocation is no longer a linear calculation, it’s a complex decision balancing multiple competing factors…It is interesting to see that in general, population movement continues from North/Midwest regions to Southern states – and again top inbound locations dominated by smaller to…

The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in October, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 737k, which is 0.1% lower than September’s revised rate and is 18.7% higher than one year ago.  The median sales price of new houses sold in October was $392,300 with an average sales price of $498k.  There were an estimated 488k new houses for sale at the end of October representing an 7.9-month supply at the current sales rate. a

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December 2025.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7% before seasonal adjustment.  The index for shelter rose 0.4% in December and was the largest factor in the all items monthly increase. The food index increased 0.7% over the month as did the food at home index and the food away from home index. The index for energy rose 0.3% in December. Click here to read the full release at…

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 5.1% in December, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million.  Total housing inventory at the end of December was 1.18 million units, down 18.1% from November but up 3.5% from one year ago.  Unsold inventory sits at a 3,3-month supply at the current sales rate.  The median existing-home price for all housing types in December was $405,400 – the 30th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.  The NAR says inventory is still an issue: “Inventory levels remain tight…With fewer sellers feeling eager to move, homeowners…

Earlier this week we shared an eye-opening post about those cities with the least sustainable credit card debt.  Today’s infographic from those wizards at the Visual Capitalist shows those states where Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments.  wow…  As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! A payment is considered delinquent once it’s 30 days or more past due. Lenders report these late payments to credit bureaus, which can lower credit scores and signal financial stress in the economy.  Credit card delinquency rates are highest in the Deep South, led by Mississippi (37%), Louisiana (32%), and…