Citing data from the 2024 American Community Survey, a recent graphic from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the number of people with a disability by age, sex and type across the U.S. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Author: Brad Beckett
Brad Beckett
Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association
A recent article by the NAR says when selling a home, the curb appeal doesn’t end at the property line. In fact they suggest that the neighbor next door might be ruining your property’s curb appeal. Indeed… “A neighboring yard often influences how potential home buyers perceive a home and even if they’re willing to purchase it, according to a survey of more than 1,000 homeowners conducted by NaturaLawn of America.” Click here to read the full story at the NAR.
Laws & regulations regarding wholesaling vary across the country. Because of this, wholesaling can be very lucrative, but if you don’t know what you’re doing, it can also get you in serious legal trouble. That being said, wholesaling is a state-specific real estate activity. What is legal in one state may not be legal in another. The National Real Estate Investors Association has created a state-by-state database with laws, rules & regulations (subject to change) for each state, accessible through the Resources Center on their web site. National REIA strongly urges each person using this resource or engaging in any wholesaling…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis in July. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.4% before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.1% in July, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the monthly all items increase. Click here to read the full release at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, average multifamily advertised rents rent rose $4 to $1,771, with year-over-year growth unchanged at 0.2%. Nationally, over the last 5 months, advertised rents have increased by $22, or 1.3%. Yardi says this a modest improvement from the same period last year but still indicative of limited pricing power. The recent strength suggests demand remains healthy despite elevated supply, though the record wave of apartment deliveries continues to temper rent growth. While completions are slowing, elevated concessions indicate many owners remain focused on occupancy over rent growth.. Click here to read the full…
A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says housing’s share of the economy was 15.8% in the Q2 2026. They point out that it’s down from 15.9% in Q1 and is at its lowest level since 2019. In addition they say residential construction rose for the first time in over a year, while households’ expenditure on housing services fell. Click here to read the full report at the NAHB’s Eye on Housing.
On August 11th, 2026 the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently eliminating beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act. The rule takes effect upon publication in the Federal Register. According to the release, the rule makes permanent exemptions adopted in March 2025, eliminates update requirements for U.S. persons with FinCEN IDs, and removes reporting of U.S. company applicants by foreign companies. FinCEN will also delete previously reported information tied to U.S. persons. FinCEN said the changes reduce regulatory burdens on American small businesses while maintaining national…
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales dropped 1.7% in July, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million. Total housing inventory at the end of July was 1.54 million units, down 1.9% from June and down 0.6% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales rate. The median existing-home price for all housing types in July was $434,100 – the 37th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. “Home sales have been remarkably stable, even amid the rising mortgage rate environment of the past few months…Year-to-date sales are…
The Visual Capitalist says that buying a car is only the beginning because every year after that, drivers face a steady stream of expenses from insurance to fuel to repairs and taxes – and they all add up. Citing data from LendingTree, today’s graphic takes a look at the costs of car ownership by state. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist.
According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for August, 2026, national median rent increased 0.2% in July to $1,388 – marking the 6th consecutive monthly increase. They say while rents are still down 1.1% compared to one year ago, year-over-year rent growth has been inching up and the vacancy rate is inching down, which they say signals a modest tightening of rental market conditions. Click here to read the full report at Apartment List.
