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Click here to listen on Spotify. - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for June ’23](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-june-23/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo Winzer June, 2023 Data from the first quarter confirm that the surge in home prices is over in most places and that - [Pending Home Sales Unchanged in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-unchanged-in-april/) - Residential The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were unchanged (from March) in April, 2023. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) remained at 78.9 in April. However, the NAR says three U.S. regions posted monthly gains while the Northeast decreased. Once again, limited inventory is - [The Fastest-Shrinking Jobs in America](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-fastest-shrinking-jobs-in-america/) - Infographics Statista says there are big changes on the horizon for several occupations over the next 10 years. Many jobs will be eliminated outright thanks to rapid changes in technology and other advancements that have altered the way people work, making some occupations disappear, while others emerged. Interestingly, cashiers, who are at risk of being replaced - [Getting It Into Evidence](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/getting-it-into-evidence/) - Real Estate Blogger Getting It Into Evidence By Jeffrey S. Watson Most of you know that I’m a practicing attorney in Ohio with a history of trial work and litigation. One of the things a trial lawyer thinks about is how to get information admitted into evidence. I want to share with you the best way to get text messages between - [More People Moved Across State Lines in 2021 Than in 2019](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/more-people-moved-across-state-lines-in-2021-than-in-2019/) - Market Trends We continue to see reports about people moving away from high-tax, high regulation states to more friendly states. A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau says more people moved across state lines in 2021 than in 2019. Their data show that nearly 7.9 million people moved between states in 2021, up from almost 7.4 - [CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 2% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-home-prices-up-2-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 2% in April 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home prices declined by 1.2% in April compared with March 2023. CoreLogic predicts that home prices will increase on a month-over-month basis by 0.9% from April - [The Rise of America's Debt Ceiling](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-rise-of-americas-debt-ceiling/) - Infographics The recent acrimony & debate about raising the nation's debt ceiling is now behind us - for the time being anyway. However, the fact remains that U.S. government debt now stands at 129% of GDP (as of June). Today's chart from the Visual Capitalist shows the sharp rise in the debt ceiling in recent years - [Housing Costs Continue to Drive Inflation Index](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/consumer-price-index-up-4-year-over-year/) - Economics 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. The all items index was up 4% for the 12 months ending in May. Once again, the BLS says the index for shelter (housing costs) was the largest contributor to the - [NREIA Joins Buckeye Institute Calling on SCOTUS to Protect America’s Judicial System from Abuse](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nreia-joins-buckeye-institute-calling-on-scotus-to-protect-americas-judicial-system-from-abuse/) - Legal In Mid June the Ohio-based Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions filed an amicus brief in Acheson Hotels v. Laufer, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the American judicial system from abuse and send a clear message that lawsuits must be based on actual injury or harm. National REIA (along with a few - [Top 10 Zips With Highest Number of REOs](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-zips-with-highest-number-of-reos/) - Residential According to the ATTOM Data’s May 2023 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, foreclosure filings were up 7% from April 2023 and 14% from May 2022. In addition, data show that lenders repossessed 4,020 U.S. properties through completed foreclosures (REOs). That figure was up 38% from April 2023 and 41% from May 2023. The states with the - [Value of Owner-Occupied Real Estate Falls for 3rd Consecutive Quarter](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/value-of-owner-occupied-real-estate-falls-for-3rd-consecutive-quarter/) - Economics A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the market value of owner-occupied real estate has fallen for the 3rd consecutive quarter. According to their data, the level of households’ real estate assets decreased by $0.61 trillion from $41.79 trillion in Q4 of 2022 to $41.18 trillion in the Q1 of 2023. Interestingly, - [Redfin Says Landlords Facing Rising Vacancies and Lower Rent Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/redfin-says-landlords-facing-rising-vacancies-and-lower-rent-growth/) - Data A new report from Redfin says an increase of new rentals hitting the market coincided with a slowdown in tenant demand. They say even though rent growth remains positive, for the past 11 months it has been gradually cooling, rising just 0.3% in April. However, as we have seen in another post, they point out - [Housing Starts Plummet in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-plummet-in-may/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,177,000, which is 15.4% lower than April’s revised number and is 8.7% lower than one year ago. May’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 284k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [America's Semiquincentennial!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-semiquincentennial/) - Infographics This Saturday, July 4th, America marks 250th years of liberty! Today's "semiquincentennial" graphic takes a look at some of the basic elements of our country that has made it one of the greatest nations the Earth has ever seen. As always, stay safe, and have a Happy Semiquincentennial Weekend!!! On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental - [HUD Announces that Fannie & Freddie will Allow Credit Scores with Rent Payments](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-announces-that-fannie-freddie-will-allow-credit-scores-with-rent-payments/) - Regulations & Taxes The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development recently announced that the Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac will adopt new mortgage credit score models, including VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T. The update aims to lower borrowing costs and expand access to homeownership, especially for overlooked borrowers. The move advances the Credit Score - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-in-april/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in April, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,172.4 billion, up 0.4% from March’s revised number. In addition, April’s estimate is 0.9% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $909.9 billion in April, which - [Unemployment Changed Little in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-changed-little-in-june/) - News According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 57k jobs in June, 2026. June’s unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, with 7.1 million people unemployed. The BLS said Job gains occurred in professional & business services, social assistance, and health care while leisure and hospitality lost - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Home Values Fall for 11th Consecutive Month](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-home-values-fall-for-11th-consecutive-month/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 0.8% annual increase for April, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.1% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1% year-over-year increase. They say for the 11th consecutive month, U.S. home values fell in real terms, as April’s 3.8% inflation ran - [An Investor Exodus?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/an-investor-exodus/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Real Estate Investing for Life podcast, Jonna Weber asks, are small landlords leaving the real estate investing game? She says recent trends suggest that many rental property owners are selling due to rising property taxes, insurance costs, maintenance expenses, higher interest rates, increasing regulations, and simple landlord burnout. But, - [ADP National Employment Report for June 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-for-june-2026/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for June, 2026, private sector employment increased by 98k jobs. ADP says job creation was uneven in June with financial activities and information among the gainers. However, leisure and hospitality delivered a sixth month of weak hiring. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view - [Average Cost of Regulation in the Price of a New Home has Doubled in last 15 years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-cost-of-regulation-in-the-price-of-a-new-home-has-doubled-in-last-15-years/) - Regulations & Taxes The NAHB's Eye on Housing says that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $131,734 (26.4%) of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale. The data comes from a recent NAHB report that says regulatory costs are just one of several factors, including tariff rates on building materials, - [The Quiet Win: How Self-Storage Builds Durable Passive Income](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-quiet-win-how-self-storage-builds-durable-passive-income/) - Real Estate Blogger The Quiet Win: How Self-Storage Builds Durable Passive Income By Carl Fischer Self-storage is not the most talked-about real estate asset class, but its long-term performance has made it increasingly difficult for investors to ignore. While other sectors often rely on market timing, leverage, or aggressive growth assumptions, self-storage has quietly built a reputation for - [Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardis-multifamily-outlook-for-summer-2026/) - Rentals According to Yardi's Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2026; Multifamily rent growth is expected to remain weak through the rest of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, weak consumer sentiment, slow population growth, and an oversupply of roughly 1.3 million lease-up units. Demand is positive but not strong enough to absorb supply, leading to uneven - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – July 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-july-2026/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for July, 2026, national median rent increased 0.4% in June to $1,385 – marking the 5th consecutive monthly increase. In addition, rent prices nationally are down 1.2% compared to one year ago and the national multifamily vacancy rate currently is 7.2% - decreasing for the first time in - [Personal Income and Outlays – May 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-may-2026/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that personal income increased $181.6 billion (0.7% at a monthly rate) in May. Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) decreased $164.9 billion (0.7%), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $156.1 billion (0.7%). Personal saving was $704.2billion in May, and the personal saving - [Zumper’s National Rent Report – June ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-june-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for June, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,526 (up 0.5%) and $1,905 (up 0.1%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros. “The biggest story in housing is still supply. The - [Back to School Sales Tax Holidays 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/back-to-school-sales-tax-holidays-2026/) - News Several states across the nation are holding sales tax holidays during the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy is for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Sale Tax Institute and actually covers the entire year – as well as - [New Home Sales Drop 7.3% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-drop-7-3-in-may/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in May, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580k, which is 7.3% lower than April’s revised rate and is 6.8% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $424,900 with an average sales - [Flipping Profit Margins Rise in Q1 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/flipping-profit-margins-rise-in-q1-2026/) - Residential According to ATTOM data’s latest flipping report, there were 64,348 single-family homes & condominiums flipped Q1 2026, accounting for 8 percent of home sales from January through March. In addition, the typical profit margin for a flipped home crept up to 25.4% in Q1 from 24.7% in the previous quarter, which had been its lowest - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Steadies](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-growth-steadies/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.4% year over year in April, 2026. They say rent growth varied significantly by region, with cities in the Midwest and Northeast experiencing the strongest annual increases. In addition, growth differed across income tiers, as affordability constraints appeared - [A record 242 U.S. Cities Have Entry-Level Homes priced at $1 million+](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/a-record-242-u-s-cities-have-entry-level-homes-priced-at-1-million/) - Market Trends Zillow says starter homes that cost $1 million or higher have spread to more than half of the country. They say the number of U.S. cities where a typical starter home is worth $1 million+ has nearly tripled since February 2020 - climbing from 80 to a record 242 cities across 26 states. California remains - [FBI Warning About Criminals Impersonating Owners of Vacant Parcels](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fbi-warning-about-criminals-impersonating-owners-of-vacant-parcels/) - Legal The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is warning the public about an identity theft scheme wherein criminals impersonate the owners of vacant property parcels and attempt to illegally sell the property parcels without the owner’s knowledge or consent. The scam typically occurs in three stages. First, criminals gather personal information from public records, data brokers, - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for June ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-june-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “Historically, a boom in home prices has always been followed by a bust. That hasn't been the case this time...or at least not yet. But a readjustment of home prices - a - [Pending Home Sales Up 3.8% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-3-8-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 3.8% in May and up 4.8% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 76.8 in May. Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. - [America’s Newest Neighborhoods](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-newest-neighborhoods/) - Market Trends Rentcafe says new American neighborhoods are rapidly emerging across the Sun Belt, often replacing farmland and vacant land with thriving communities. In an analysis of 32k ZIP codes, they found some areas increased housing inventory by up to 1,300% over the past decade. Not surprising, many of the fastest-growing communities are in Texas and Florida. - [HUD Proposal Seeks to Spark Manufactured Home Innovation & Increase Supply](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-proposal-seeks-to-spark-manufactured-home-innovation-increase-supply/) - Market Trends The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a new rule that would update the federal definition of a manufactured home and create opportunities for innovative multi-story manufactured housing. The proposal would revise a HUD rule to allow upper-floor sections of manufactured homes to be transported and assembled without requiring a permanent chassis. - [Hurricane Season is Upon Us](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hurricane-season-is-upon-us/) - Infographics The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and will end on November 30, 2026. And, while the National Weather Service is predicting a below-normal hurricane season, if you have property in a hurricane-prone area, or are traveling to one, make sure you know the basics. Your preparation could make all the difference. - [State by State Beer Taxes 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/state-by-state-beer-taxes-2026/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says as we head into the summer months, many Americans enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day. However, beer taxes might dampen the vibe. They point out that here in the U.S., taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer. This burden accounts for more of the - [EPA Cuts Biden-Era Refrigerant Rules](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/epa-cuts-biden-era-refrigerant-rules/) - Regulations & Taxes The U.S. EPA recently announced two regulatory actions aimed at reducing costs tied to refrigerant rules enacted during the Biden administration. The EPA estimates these changes will save families and businesses more than $2.4 billion. One action revises the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule by extending compliance deadlines for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, giving businesses greater flexibility - [Existing Home Sales Up 3.2% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-3-2-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased 3.2% in May, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million. Total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.55 million units, up 3.3% from April and up 0.6% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.5-month supply at - [Airbnb Offering Cash Incentives for New Listings at the World Cup](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnb-offering-cash-incentives-for-new-listings-at-the-world-cup/) - Rentals Have you been holding back on getting into the short-term rental space? Do you have a property in one of the 16 cities below? Well, Airbnb is looking for new listings in host cities for this year's FIFA World Cup which starts in June. In fact, a new listing (from a new host) could earn - [NYC Landlord Pleads For Help as 9-Year-Squatter Continues To Drain Resources](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nyc-landlord-pleads-for-help-as-9-year-squatter-continues-to-drain-resources/) - Rentals We've had a lot of post about the problem with squatters. Now comes a recent report from FOX News about a Brooklyn landlord named Thomas Diana who says he has spent nearly a decade trying to remove a tenant from one of his apartments, accumulating hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and legal - [May's Jobs Rate Surges 172k, Unemployment Rate Unchanged](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/mays-jobs-rate-surges-172k-unemployment-rate-unchanged/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172k jobs in May, 2026. May’s unemployment rate came in at 4.3% – about the same as the last few months. The BLS said Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care. Employment in - [Inflation up 0.5% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-0-5-in-may/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis in May. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.2% before seasonal adjustment. The index for energy rose 3.9% (accounting for over 60% of the monthly all - [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes To Eliminate Property Taxes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/florida-gov-ron-desantis-proposes-to-eliminate-property-taxes/) - Regulations & Taxes According to Realtor.com, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a major overhaul of the state’s property tax system that could eliminate property taxes for most owner-occupied homes. He has called for a special legislative session to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would make homestead properties tax-free. If lawmakers approve the - ["Assistance Animal" Qualifications Are Changing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/assistance-animal-qualifications-are-changing/) - Real Estate Blogger "Assistance Animal" Qualifications Are Changing By Jeffrey S. Watson Landlords and housing providers, please read this carefully, and you will see that positive change is on the horizon. New guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development limits the types of Fair Housing Act complaints the agency will accept regarding assistance or service - [The Augusta Rule (and why it matters)](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-augusta-rule-and-why-it-matters/) - Real Estate Blogger The Augusta Rule (and why it matters) By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Did you know there is a section of the tax code that can let some homeowners earn short-term rental income from their home without paying federal income tax on it, if they follow specific rules? It is often called the “Augusta Rule”. - [The Price of Electricity by State Across the U.S.](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-price-of-electricity-by-state-across-the-u-s/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says for many Americans, electricity is becoming an increasingly important cost-of-living expense. In today's chart, they show that Americans pay anywhere from 12¢ to 42¢ per kWh for residential electricity, depending on where they live. Indeed...stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Notably, consumers in Hawaii paid 42¢ per kWh, while residents - [Fannie Mae Released 2026 Housing & Economic Forecast](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fannie-mae-released-2026-housing-economic-forecast/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the key projections for mortgage rates, home sales, home prices, inflation, and economic growth from Fannie Mae's recently released Housing & Economic Forecast. She also explains what Fannie Mae's projections could mean for real estate investors, homebuyers, and the broader housing - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – June 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-june-2026/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, mortgage performance remained broadly stable from March to April, with the overall share of past-due loans unchanged and below pre-pandemic levels. In addition they report that homeowners tapped equity at the highest first-quarter levels since 2021. The increase was driven in part by second-lien lending, which reached its - [New IRS Web Page Streamlines Tax Fraud and Scam Reporting](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-irs-web-page-streamlines-tax-fraud-and-scam-reporting/) - Regulations & Taxes The IRS has launched a new webpage where taxpayers can confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities. They say their new web page consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to report suspicious activity. “Improvements to the IRS fraud reporting system make - [Who Exactly Pays Federal Income Taxes?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/who-exactly-pays-federal-income-taxes/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says new Internal Revenue Service data for tax year 2023 shows the US federal income tax system continues to be progressive, as high-income taxpayers pay the highest average income tax rates. Some key points: In 2023, taxpayers filed 153.1 million tax returns They reported earning nearly $15.2 trillion in adjusted gross income - [Yardi Says Rents Rise but Occupancy Wanes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-rents-rise-but-occupancy-wanes/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents again remained flat in May, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,767 and year-over-year rent growth turned negative coming in at -0.2%. They say soft demand is pushing occupancy rates down to a rate not seen since 2013. Another indication of softer - [Most Affordable US Cities to Buy a Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-affordable-us-cities-to-buy-a-home/) - Market Trends WalletHub says Homeownership has become more challenging in recent years as both home prices and mortgage rates have risen significantly. According to recent data, the median U.S. home sales price climbed from $313k in early 2019 to $403,200 in Q1 2026. At the same time, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased from a record-low - [Zumper’s National Rent Report – May ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-may-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for May, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,519 (up 0.7%) and $1,903 (up 0.4%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros. “National averages are masking two very different housing markets - [ADP National Employment Report – May 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-may-2026/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for May, 2026, private sector employment increased by 122k jobs and pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. ADP says eight out of 10 supersectors showed gains last month, and employers of all sizes were hiring. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor - [Personal Income and Outlays – April 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-april-2026/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that personal income decreased less than $0.1 billion (less than 0.1% at a monthly rate) in April. Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) decreased $19.9 billion (0.1%), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $111.1 billion (0.5%). Personal saving was $611.7 billion in - [States that Cause the Most Damage to Your Car](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-that-cause-the-most-damage-to-your-car/) - Infographics Chartistry says car damage can occur for several reasons, and we’re all vulnerable to it at any time or place. Weather events are a huge factor in vehicle wear and tear. Things such as Hail can be a death sentence for your car, as well as intense UV radiation and heat - which can gradually - [Population Growth Slowed in Majority of the U.S. Counties](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/population-growth-slowed-in-majority-of-the-u-s-counties/) - Data A recently released report from the U.S. Census Bureau says America's population growth slowed widely between 2024 and 2025, with most counties and metro areas experiencing reduced or reversing growth. Declines were driven largely by reduced international migration. Many populous counties, already losing domestic residents, saw slower gains or population losses despite natural increases from - [Housing Starts Down 2.8% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-down-2-8-in-april/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in April, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,465,000, which is 2.8% lower than March’s revised number and is 4.6% higher than one year ago. April’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 529k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [FHFA House Price Index Up 1.7% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-house-price-index-up-1-7-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.1% in March, 2026 and were up 1.7% year-over-year. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from all 50 states and - [New Home Sales Down 6.2% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-6-2-in-april/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in April, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622k, which is 6.2% lower than March’s revised rate and is 11.3% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $422,500 with an average sales - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Inflation Continues to Outpace Home Price Appreciation](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-inflation-continues-to-outpace-home-price-appreciation/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 0.7% annual increase for March, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.2% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1% year-over-year increase. They say for the 10th consecutive month, inflation outpaced national home price appreciation, with March CPI running 2.6 percentage - [Home Prices Tick Down as Supply Fluctuates](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-prices-tick-down-as-supply-fluctuates/) - Infographics Statista says U.S. home prices have dipped slightly since peaking in late 2022 but remain far above pre-pandemic levels. After years of stability following the 2008 housing crash, prices surged between 2020 and 2022. Today's graphic illustrates median house price and days on the market over the last 10 years. As always, stay safe and - [The BRRRR Method Before It Had a Name: 30 Years of Hard Lessons](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-brrrr-method-before-it-had-a-name-30-years-of-hard-lessons/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Joel Kraut, a real estate investor with over 30 years of experience who has flipped more than 100 homes, built rental portfolios across multiple states, operated through the 2008 crash, and rebuilt after losing $4.2M during the - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Reports Annual Gain in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-reports-annual-gain-in-february/) - Data The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 0.7% annual increase for February, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.5% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 0.9% year-over-year increase. They say for the ninth consecutive month, inflation outpaced national home price appreciation, with CPI running 1.7 percentage points - [AAA Says 45 Million Americans Will Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-says-45-million-americans-will-travel-over-memorial-day-weekend/) - travel The unofficial start of Summer (aka Memorial Day) is this weekend along and with that reminder comes AAA’s annual travel forecast. The venerable AAA predicts that just over 45 million Americans will travel 50+ miles from home this Memorial Day weekend – setting a new Memorial Day weekend record with 39.1 million people traveling by - [Life Expectancy by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/life-expectancy-by-state/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist reminds us that life expectancy varies widely across the U.S., however there are clear regional patterns emerging with the latest data. Citing data form the CDC, today's graphic illustrates life expectancy by state. Interestingly, the Northeast and West Coast tend to have higher life expectancy, while the South and Appalachia rank lower. - [Chip Gaines Reveals His Candid Thoughts on Aging](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/chip-gaines-reveals-his-candid-thoughts-on-aging/) - Market Trends A recent story on Realtor.com has HGTV star Chip Gaines reflecting on aging and his evolving lifestyle. The 51-year-old shared that his early mornings at his Texas farmhouse now require more “coffee” and “grace” as he gets older. In a recent essay in the Summer issue of Magnolia Journal, “A Note From Chip on Adventure,” Gaines - [Zombie Foreclosures Up in Q2](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zombie-foreclosures-up-in-q2/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data's latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure report, there were nearly 1.4 million U.S. homes sitting vacant in Q2 2026, unchanged from a year earlier. Of the 245,376 homes in foreclosure, 8,312 were abandoned “zombie” properties. Zombie foreclosures increased in most states, with the largest jumps in Georgia, North Carolina, Indiana, Iowa, - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for May ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-may-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "Consumer debt is $40,000 per family - not even counting mortgages - and the delinquency and loss rates on credit cards are at the highest level since the 2008 recession." Click here - [Zillow’s 10 Hottest Rental Markets for Summer '26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillows-10-hottest-rental-markets-for-summer-26/) - Rentals According to Zillow's top 10 Hottest Rental Markets for Summer 2026, Providence ranked as top city, surpassing New York and San Francisco as demand outpaces housing supply. They say limited new construction in the Northeast and coastal California has intensified competition, driving up rents and lowering vacancies. Meanwhile, "Sun Belt" cities like Austin, Tampa, and - [Zumper’s National Rent Report - March ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-march-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for March, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1502 (up 0.2%) and $1880 (up 0.1%) for two-bedrooms. Zumper says that these are the first national monthly rent increases (for both unit types) in nearly a year and signals - [Existing Home Sales Up Slightly in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-slightly-in-april/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased 0.2% in April, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million. Total housing inventory at the end of April was 1.47 million units, up 5.8% from March and up 1.4% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.4-month supply at - [April's Unemployment Rate Unchanged](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aprils-unemployment-rate-unchanged/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 115k jobs in April, 2026. April’s unemployment rate came in at 4.3% - about the same as February’s number. The BLS said job gains occurred in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment - [Inflation Steady at 3.8%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-steady-at-3-8/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.8% before seasonal adjustment. The index for energy rose 3.8% in April (accounting for over forty percent of - [Is Section 8 a Hidden Goldmine?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-section-8-a-hidden-goldmine/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete sit down with veteran Phoenix landlord Joe O'Brien to break down the realities of Section 8 housing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Joe cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding the program and explains how it really works, from - [Real Estate Cruises Are My Favorite Way of Networking](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/real-estate-cruises-are-my-favorite-way-of-networking/) - Real Estate Blogger Real Estate Cruises Are My Favorite Way of Networking by Pete Youngs Most any serious real estate investor will agree that one of your most valuable tools in being successful is the art of networking. In many cases the first thing I would advise is to join your local real estate investment club. This gives - [Pending Home Sales Up 1.4% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-1-4-in-april/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 1.4% in April and up 3.2% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 74.8 in April. They say buyers have cautious optimism: “Buyers are coming out with cautious optimism despite - [High-Income Professionals Are Choosing Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/high-income-professionals-are-choosing-luxury-rentals-over-homeownership/) - Residential A recent article on Realtor.com says a new luxury rental development in Miami Beach is attracting wealthy renters who prefer flexibility over homeownership. Many affluent newcomers are from high-tax states New York and California and are renting to preserve liquidity, avoid high HOA fees and insurance costs, and test Miami before buying. Developers say demand - [States Where People Spend the Least & Most on Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-where-people-spend-the-least-most-on-housing/) - Economics WalletHub says the cost of buying a home has surged in recent years, far outpacing inflation and putting homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Even for those who can manage high mortgage payments, additional housing expenses like costly utility bills can place a significant strain on their budgets. To that end, they recently crunched - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-in-march/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in March, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,185.5 billion, up 0.6% from February's revised number. In addition, March’s estimate is 1.6% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $929.7 billion in March, which - [Airbnb Generates $93 Billion in Economic Activity Across America in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnb-generates-93-billion-in-economic-activity-across-america-in-2025/) - Economics A recent report from Airbnb says the economic impact of their platform across the U.S. was $93 billion - the highest level on record. In addition they say visitor spending helped support more than 1.1 million jobs. Airbnb says this impact underscores the economic opportunity & impact for local residents, small businesses, and governments. Indeed... - [ATTOM Says Foreclosure Activity Up 18% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attom-says-foreclosure-activity-up-18-year-over-year/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s April 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 42,430 residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) down 8% from March and up 18% from a year ago. ATTOM says, nationwide, one in every 3,388 housing units had a foreclosure filing in April. States with the worst - [Population Change by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/population-change-by-state/) - Infographics Recently we posted a lot of Census data showing that most U.S. counties and metro areas are experiencing reduced or reversing growth. Today's infographic from the Visual Capitalist (citing Census data) illustrates population change by state from 2020-2025. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "Between April 2020 and July 2025, the U.S. population grew - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – May 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-may-2026/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, overall delinquency rates remain below pre-pandemic levels, but this bears watching in the coming months, as default activity continues to trend off recent record lows. In addition their latest Home Price Index shows annual home price growth accelerating to 0.9% in April, up from a revised 0.7% in - [Landlords in Settlement Talks with DOJ over Eviction Moratorium Losses](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/landlords-in-settlement-talks-with-doj-over-eviction-moratorium-losses/) - Legal A recent article by the AP says a Texas landlord is among more than 1,500 property owners suing the federal government over the CDC’s pandemic-era eviction moratorium, claiming it violated the Fifth Amendment by denying compensation for lost rental income. The landlord (Matthew Haines) says the nearly yearlong ban on evictions cost him and his - [Yardi Says Multifamily Rents Turn Negative Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-rents-turn-negative-year-over-year/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents remained flat in April, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,758 and year-over-year rent growth turned negative coming in at -0.2%. They say regardless of broader economic conditions, the elevated volume of new supply working through lease-up remains the primary constraint on - [Yardi Says Preleasing Softening, Rent Growth Sluggish in Student Housing Market](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-preleasing-softening-rent-growth-sluggish-in-student-housing-makret/) - Rentals According to Yardi's latest Student Housing Report, preleasing in 2026 remains ahead of last year’s final levels but lags early-season estimates from the prior two years, with March reaching 65.5% and likely to be revised downward. Rent growth has modestly improved to 0.8% but remains far below 2024–2025 levels. Operators report a tougher pricing environment, - [Happy Memorial Day 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/happy-memorial-day-2026/) - Infographics This Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day. For most Americans the three-day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. However, the solemn significance of this day is often forgotten. It is actually a national day of remembrance for members of America’s military who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom & liberty around the globe. - [Foreclosure Activity Rises in Q1 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-rises-in-q1-2026/) - Data According to ATTOM’s Q1 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 118,727, residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) up 6% from Q4 2025 and up 26% from a year ago. In addition, ATTOM says there were a total of 45,921 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in March 2026, up - [Existing Home Sales Drop 3.6% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-3-6-in-march/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales dropped 3.6% in March, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million. Total housing inventory at the end of March was 1.36 million units, up 3% from February and up 2.3% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.1-month supply at - [Recreational Marijuana Taxes by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/recreational-marijuana-taxes-by-state/) - Regulations & Taxes We have had several posts about marijuana laws around the nation. A recent report from the Tax Foundation says recreational marijuana taxation is a hot policy issue and, along those lines, that many states tax & regulate it. In addition, last year President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Attorney General to expedite - [Housing Starts Up 10.8% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-10-8-in-march/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in March, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,502,000, which is 10.8% higher than February’s revised number and is also 10.8% higher than one year ago. March’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 446k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q1 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q1-2026/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q1 2026 were 7.3% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q1 2026 was 65.3%. In addition, approximately 89.7% of the housing units in the United States in Q1 were occupied and 10.3% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [ADP National Employment Report – April 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-april-2026/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for April, 2026, private sector employment increased by 109k jobs and pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. ADP says health care's continued strength, along with a rebound in trade, transportation, and utilities, fueled last month's acceleration in hiring. They say it was the fastest pace of job growth since - [Asset Protection and Belly Buttons](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/asset-protection-and-belly-buttons/) - Real Estate Blogger Asset Protection and Belly Buttons By Jeffery S. Watson Whenever I write about asset protection, I know I will receive responses and comments, but here goes. Asset protection in the real estate space is a lot like belly buttons – everyone has one, but they all vary. What I’m going to share with you is - [Personal Income and Outlays – March 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-march-2026/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that personal income increased $149.2 billion (0.6% at a monthly rate) in March. Disposable personal income (DPI - personal income less personal current taxes) increased $142.5 billion (0.6&), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $195.4 billion (0.9%). Personal saving was $857.3 billion in March, and the personal - [Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-1-5-in-march/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 1.5% in March and down 1.1% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 73.7 in March. They say sales improved slightly, with sales rising in the Northeast and South, and - [New Home Sales Up 7.4% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-7-4-in-march-2/) - Residential The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in March, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682k, which is 7.4% higher than February’s revised rate and is 3.3% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $387,400 with an average sales - [Property Taxes by State and County - 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/property-taxes-by-state-and-county-2026/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government as well as generating revenue in some states. In fact, they point out that, in FY 2023 alone, property taxes generated 28.9% of total state and local tax collections and 70% of local tax revenue. Also, in 2023 property taxes accounted - [GDP Up 2% in the First Quarter 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-2-in-the-first-quarter-2026/) - Economics According to their latest estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2% in Q1 2026. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Downshifts](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-growth-downshifts/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.1% year over year in February, 2026. They says this increase is a pronounced slowdown in pace from the 2.6% increase they saw between February 2024 and 2025, and it is one-third of the pre-2020 average of 3.3%. - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Reports Annual Gain in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-reports-annual-gain-in-january/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 0.9% annual increase for January, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 0.03% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 0.1% year-over-year decrease. They say for the eighth consecutive month, inflation outpaced national home price appreciation, with CPI running 1.5 percentage points - [Rental Fraud is Exploding - Here's What Landlords Must Know!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rental-fraud-is-exploding-heres-what-landlords-must-know/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey explore what happens when you experience the rental process from the tenant’s perspective—and the results may surprise you. David shares a real story about helping one of his employees find a safer home after a frightening situation in her neighborhood. What - [Zumper’s National Rent Report – April ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-april-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for April, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1508 (up 0.4%) and $1895 (up 0.8%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros. Zumper says annual rent changes remain negative for the - [FHFA House Price Index Says Prices Up 1.7% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-house-price-index-says-prices-up-1-7-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.2% in February, 2026 and were up 1.7% year-over-year. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from all 50 states and - [Average Rent Across 100 U.S. Cities in 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-rent-across-100-u-s-cities-in-2026/) - Infographics Citing data from Zillow and WalletHub, a recent graphic from the Visual Capitalist illustrates average monthly rent prices in 100 U.S. cities as of February, 2026. They illustrate how rents across these cities range from over $3,500 in the most expensive markets to around $1,200 in more affordable regions. Interestingly, they point out that while - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – April 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-april-2026/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate rose by 7 bps in February to 3.72%, driven by a 4% seasonal rise in early (30-day) delinquencies and a 3% rise in seriously delinquent (90-plus day) loans. Their data show 878k loans are severely delinquent or in foreclosure - a sharp rise (+175k, - [Student Housing Demand Will Remain Strong and Focused on Affordability](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/student-housing-demand-will-remain-strong-and-focused-on-affordability/) - Rentals Last week we posted about the growing amount of student debt in America - now reaching over $1.7 trillion. Now we're turning to college students' housing. The NMHC says student housing has historically experienced recession-proof demand as measured by enrollment in America's public four-year universities. Recently, the NMHC’s Research Foundation released two new reports that - [When the Small Stuff is Actually the Big Stuff](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/when-the-small-stuff-is-actually-the-big-stuff/) - Real Estate Blogger When the Small Stuff is Actually the Big Stuff By M. Jane Garvey Situational awareness, or consciousness of our environment and the people or things in it can help us stay safe. It can also make a huge difference in how quickly we recognize problems both in the physical world, but also in our relationships. - [Baby Boomers Still Largest Share of Home Buyers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/baby-boomers-still-largest-share-of-home-buyers/) - Market Trends According to the NAR's 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record. Their report examines the similarities and differences among recent home buyers and sellers across generations. Here are some - [Stink Bugs... the Smelliest Unwelcomed House Guest](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/stink-bugs-the-smelliest-unwelcomed-house-guest/) - Infographics Today's graphic literally stinks..... The folks over at Orkin recently illustrated one of the most unwanted pests that has invaded many parts of the country - stink bugs. These things truly stink (especially when crushed) and are serious agricultural pests as well as feeding on plants that grow close to homes and other buildings. Orkin - [45 Years Worth of Housing Inventory in One Chart](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/45-years-worth-of-housing-inventory-in-one-chart/) - Data A recent "Daily Download" from HousingWire illustrated over 45 years' worth of total housing inventory data from January 1980 through March 2026 (citing NAR data). - [A Resort-Style Short-Term Rental Community Made of Boxes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/a-resort-style-short-term-rental-community-made-of-boxes/) - Market Trends We once had innovative post about using shipping containers for swimming pools, now comes a recent story on Realtor.com about a new short-term rental community made of Boxabls - which are factory-built, foldable, modular housing. The community is being built in Stillwater, OK by a builder specializing in tiny homes. Indeed... "The housing industry is - [White House Says Housing Shortage Hits 10 Million Homes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/white-house-says-housing-shortage-hits-10-million-homes/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says the U.S. housing shortage has reached a staggering 10 million homes, according to a new White House report. She breaks down what's driving the supply gap, from post-2008 underbuilding to rising regulatory costs, and why affordability continues to worsen. "...the biggest culprits - [March’s Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/marchs-unemployment-rate-drops-slightly/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178k jobs in March, 2026. March’s unemployment rate came in at 4.3% – down slightly from February's number. The BLS said job gains occurred in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment continued - [HUD Wants to Implement Work Requirements & Time Limits in Subsidized Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-wants-to-implement-work-requirements-time-limits-in-subsidized-housing/) - Regulations & Taxes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced a new proposed rule to provide all public housing authorities (PHAs) and Section 8 project-based rental assistance (PBRA) owners flexibility to implement work requirements and time limits for non-elderly, non-disabled work-capable adults in HUD-funded housing. The proposed rule will allow for the following: Given the success - [Accidental Landlords Rise to Three-Year High](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/accidental-landlords-rise-to-three-year-high/) - Market Trends A recent report from Zillow says unsold listings are making up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending upward. They say 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale - the last time the share of "accidental landlords" was higher was in November - [Median Age of Owner-Occupied Housing Stock By State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/median-age-of-owner-occupied-housing-stock-by-state/) - Data Citing data from the most recent American Community Survey, the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the median age of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. is 42 years. They point out that the age of housing stock is an important remodeling market indicator. They say older homes tend to be less energy-efficient than newly built homes - [Airbnb Guest Accused of Peeing on Furniture Causing $5k+ in damage](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnb-guest-accused-of-peeing-on-furniture-causing-5k-in-damage/) - Legal According to a report from Mobile Alabama's WKRG TV 5 (and various news outlets) a Pensacola woman was recently arrested and charged for allegedly peeing on and damaging furniture items causing over $5k in damages in two Airbnb properties. A report from the Pensacola Police Department says one Airbnb owner filed a criminal mischief complaint - [Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-remove-certain-homeowners-insurance-requirements/) - Regulations & Taxes The FHFA says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are removing certain homeowners insurance requirements. They say these rule changes mean lower monthly payments, more first-time buyers able to close on homes, and rural communities keeping access to insurance they were at risk of losing. Key points from their media release; Big Wins for Condo Owners - [Grocery Store Location’s Impact on Home Prices](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/grocery-store-locations-impact-on-home-prices/) - Market Trends Realtor.com says most homeowners appreciate having a nearby grocery store - but the store's true value may depend on the brand. They analyzed research from data site Home Economics and found that in neighborhoods where a Trader Joe's opens, home prices outperform the national average by 5.6% over the following three years. However, those neighborhoods - [Personal Income and Outlays – February 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-february-2026/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that personal income increased $18.2 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in February, 2026. Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) decreased 18.3 billion (0.1%), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $103.2 billion (0.5%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, personal interest payments, - [Best & Worst States for Net Migration](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/best-worst-states-for-net-migration/) - Infographics Earlier in the week we posted about the recent decline in interstate moves (a 10-year low). Today's graphic from StorageCafe dovetails into that data and shows us the best and worst states for net migration. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "...Americans' motivations for moving are changing. For the first time in - [Interstate Moves Hit 10-Year Low](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/interstate-moves-hit-10-year-low/) - Market Trends A recent report from StorageCafe says America’s pandemic-era relocation boom is officially cooling with interstate migration falling to its lowest level in 2024. They say 7.15 million Americans moved across state lines that year - just over 1 million fewer than the 2022 peak, representing a 13% drop in two years. Texas and Florida are - [Federal Government Continues to Sell Properties](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/federal-government-continues-to-sell-properties/) - Legislative The Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) is reporting that the federal General Services Administration (GSA) has sold a 940k square-foot vacant office building in Washington, D.C. to a housing developer for $24 million. They say the deal signals a renewed push by the GSA to unload federal property, return vacant buildings to local tax - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for April ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-april-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “Even if we escape a real recession, stagnant job growth will slowly pull the economy down. There’s little reason to expect an improvement this year as interest rates and energy costs remain - [Cars Dominate the Commute](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cars-dominate-the-commute/) - Infographics A recent graphic from Statista illustrates that cars still dominate the American commute, unlike their European cousins. They say the car is the king of the American commute....Indeed...Let freedom ring! As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to Statista. - [Preserve Your Retirement with Farmland Investing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/preserve-your-retirement-with-farmland-investing/) - Real Estate Blogger Preserve Your Retirement with Farmland Investing How farmland fits within a Self-Directed IRA and how it compares to traditional real estate By Carl Fischer Farmland is one of the most overlooked areas of real estate, yet it has consistently performed among the best. Over the past 20 years, U.S. farmland has produced around 10 percent - [Inflation Rises to at 3.3%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-rises-to-at-3-3/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis in March. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.3% before seasonal adjustment. The index for energy rose 10.9% in March, led by a 21.2% increase in - [FHFA House Price Index Says Prices Up 1.6% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-house-price-index-says-prices-up-1-6-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.1% in January, 2026. In addition, prices were up 1.6% year-over-year The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from all 50 - [Home Equity Decreases Nationally at the End of 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-equity-decreases-nationally-at-the-end-of-2025/) - Market Trends According to the latest Cotality Homeowner Equity Report (HER), homeowner equity in the U.S. declined modestly in Q4 2025, reflecting slower home price growth. Total borrower equity fell by $78.8 billion (0.5%) year over year, with the average homeowner losing about $8,500, though still holding roughly $295,000 in equity. Overall equity remains historically high at - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – April 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-april-2026/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April, 2026, national median rent increased 0.4% in March to $1,363 – the 2nd consecutive monthly increase. In addition, they report that rent prices nationally are down 1.7% compared to one year ago. Year-over-year rent growth is now at the lowest level that they've seen - going - [ADP National Employment Report – March 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-march-2026/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for March, 2026, private sector employment increases by 62k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. ADP says hiring and pay gains both held steady in March. The smallest employers drove job growth for a second month, while hiring in trade, transportation, and utilities continued to decline Indeed... - [Home Flipping Profits Lowest Since 2008](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-flipping-profits-lowest-since-2008/) - News According to ATTOM’s Year-End 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 297,045 single family homes and condominiums were flipped nationwide in 2025, accounting for 7.4% of all home sales. ATTOM says these were the fewest number of recorded home flips in a year since 2020, and down 3.9% from 2024. In addition, they point out that profit - [If Not Now, When? The Cost of Waiting to Invest](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/if-not-now-when-the-cost-of-waiting-to-invest/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber shares reflections from a recent trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast and talks about something she sees all the time when it comes to real estate investing - people waiting for “someday." She also shares a bit of her own journey, from a - [Should You Use a HELOC to Buy an Investment Property?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/should-you-use-a-heloc-to-buy-an-investment-property/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber breaks down exactly when using a HELOC to buy a rental property makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how new investors can safely leverage their home equity to build long-term wealth. "Thinking about using your home equity to invest in real estate? - [A Welcome Freeze for Landlords: Credit](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/a-welcome-freeze-for-landlords-credit/) - Real Estate Blogger A Welcome Freeze for Landlords: Credit By Scot Aubrey With winter still winding down in parts of the country, many of us are all too familiar with freezing temperatures. While this can make it tough to be a landlord, there’s a freeze that each of us should be familiar with, and taking advantage of, beginning - [Yardi Says Multifamily Continues to Jog in Place](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-continues-to-jog-in-place/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents remained flat in February, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,740 and year-over-year rent growth came in at 0.1%. They say February is usually a slow month, but the signals do not point to a strong bump in rents in the spring. - [HUD Announces Proposed Rule on Citizenship Verification Status in Subsidized Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-announces-proposed-rule-on-citizenship-verification-status-in-subsidized-housing/) - Regulations & Taxes Last month we posted about how HUD was ordering public housing authorities to conduct immediate citizenship verification” for all tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide. Now, in late February, HUD announced a new proposed rule to require proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible status for every resident in HUD-funded housing, including “mixed status households.” With this proposed - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Inflation Outpaced Home Price Appreciation Since June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-inflation-outpaced-home-price-appreciation-since-june/) - Data The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.3% annual increase for December, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.9% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1.4% year-over-year increase. They say mortgage rates & inflation have reshaped the market and have eroded real home values for most owners: - [February’s Unemployment Rate is Unchanged is 4.4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/februarys-unemployment-rate-is-unchanged-is-4-4/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 92k jobs in February, 2026. February’s unemployment rate came in at 4.4% - the same as January. In addition, the report said employment in health care decreased, reflecting strike activity and Employment in information and federal government continued - [ADP National Employment Report – February 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-february-2026/) - Data According to the ADP National Employment Report for February, 2026, private sector employment increases by 63k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. ADP says hiring jumped in February, delivering the best showing for job gains since July 2025. Construction and education and health services led the growth. Indeed... “We've seen an increase in hiring - [Investor Purchases by Investor Sizes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investor-purchases-by-investor-sizes/) - Data A recent HousingWire "Daily Download" revealed the investor purchases of homes by investor size. Note that Small & Medium investors make up the overwhelming majority of investor purchases. - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-in-january-3/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in January, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,190.4 billion, down 0.3% from December’s revised number. In addition, January’s estimate is 1% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $933 billion in January, which - [Federal Court Strikes Down FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/federal-court-strikes-down-fincen-residential-real-estate-rule/) - Legal The American Land Title Association is reporting that a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling vacating the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule in its entirety. ALTA says the ruling found that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act and ordered the rule be set aside. They say - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for March ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-march-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “The growth of jobs had already fallen from a 1 percent rate a year ago, to almost zero in the past few months. And there already seemed little chance of a quick - [Pending Home Sales Up 1.8% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-1-8-in-february/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 1.8% in February and down 0.8% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72.1 in February. They say improved affordability conditions may have driven the slight gain: “The slight gain - [Differences in the Cost of Living Across America](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/differences-in-the-cost-of-living-across-america/) - Economics Recent data posted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' FRED site show regional price parities by state and metro area for 2024 (most recent data). FRED says that while these data can be incredibly useful for understanding cost differences around the nation, they may not match an individual’s personal experience when moving from - [Tax Season Alert for Real Estate Investors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tax-season-alert-for-real-estate-investors/) - Real Estate Blogger Tax Season Alert for Real Estate Investors By George Skidis Before you know it, April 15th will rear its ugly head. You and your income tax preparer need to determine whether you qualify as a “real estate professional”, an “active participant”, or a “passive real estate investor.” Knowing the difference can save you thousands of - [Housing Starts Up 7.2% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-7-2-in-january/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in January, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,487,000, which is 7.2% higher than December’s revised number and is 9.5% higher than one year ago. January’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 524k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [Existing Home Sales Up 1.7% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-1-7-in-february/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 1.7% in February, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million. Total housing inventory at the end of February was 1.29 million units, up 2.4% from January and up 4.9% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 3.8-month supply - [New Home Sales Drop 17.6% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-drop-17-6-in-january/) - Residential The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in January, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587k, which is 17.6% lower than December’s revised rate and is 11.3% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in January was $400,500 with an average sales - [Housing’s Share of GDP Declines in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housings-share-of-gdp-declines-in-2025/) - Economics Recent analysis of Bureau of Economic Analysis data by the NAHB's Eye on Housing found that Housing’s share of the economy was 16% in the fourth quarter of 2025 - down from 16.1% in Q3 and is also lower than one year ago. The graph below plots the share for housing services and RFI (residential - [Markets with the Most Office Space Under Construction](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/markets-with-the-most-office-space-under-construction/) - Data A recent Chart of the Week from CNBC shows us the real estate markets with the most office space under construction. While New York City leads Dallas is hot on their heels. - [Easter by the Numbers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/easter-by-the-numbers-2/) - Infographics Today is Good Friday and this Sunday, April 5th is Easter. Each year the holiday falls on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Interestingly, the date fluctuates each year between March 22nd and April 25th. Today’s graphic gives us a look at “Easter by the Numbers” focusing on faith, culture - [Where Americans Moved in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/where-americans-moved-in-2025/) - Infographics We love posts about moving....they provide great data about market trends & conditions all around the country. On that note, today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist says nearly 15 million Americans moved in 2025, with many relocating across state lines in search of lower costs, job opportunities, and warmer climates. Stay safe and have a - [Cotality Says Nearly Half of Metro Areas Experienced Uptick in Delinquencies in Q4 '25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-nearly-half-of-metro-areas-experienced-uptick-in-delinquencies-in-q4-25/) - Residential According to Cotality’s (formerly CoreLogic) latest Loan Performance Indicators report, in December 2025, the share of mortgages in some stage of delinquency (30 or more days past due, including foreclosures) was 3.2%, which was unchanged from 2024. However, in December 2025, 184 out of 384 U.S. metropolitan areas posted an annual increase in their overall - [Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/senate-passes-21st-century-road-to-housing-act/) - Legislative In mid-March, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 89-10. According to Yahoo!news (and various news outlets), the bill contains more than three dozen provisions aimed at spurring new home and apartment construction by easing zoning, increasing the supply of modular and manufactured homes and banning institutional - [Which Countries Produce the Most Oil?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/which-countries-produce-the-most-oil/) - Infographics What countries produce the most oil? Well, according to data illustrated in today's graphic by Statista, the USA tops the list with 22% of the share of the world's oil. Drill baby, drill..... As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!! Hat tip to Statista. - [Spring Fertilization Tips](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/spring-fertilization-tips-5/) - Infographics Today, March 20th, is the first day of Spring! That means now is a good time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental or a new flip, a good-looking lawn will always add value and improve curb appeal! The folks over at The Home Depot put together this handy infographic with - [GDP Up Slightly in the Fourth Quarter 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-slightly-in-the-fourth-quarter-2025/) - Economics According to their latest estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.7% in Q4 2025. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Finding Hidden Value through Hyper-Local Investing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/finding-hidden-value-through-hyper-local-investing/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Dr. Jordan Romano, an Ivy League–trained physician who has built a strong real estate portfolio not by chasing headlines or spreadsheets but by going extremely hyper-local, staying curious, and learning to see what others overlook. Jordan shares - [Personal Income and Outlays – January 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-january-2026/) - Economics As we’re still catching up with the lost data from the government shutdown, here’s the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; Personal income increased $113.8 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in January. Disposable personal income (DPI - personal income less personal current taxes) increased $219.9 billion (0.9%), and personal consumption expenditures - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for February ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-february-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for February, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1499 (down 1.7%) and $1878 (down 1.4%) for two-bedrooms. Not surprising, New York City remained the nation’s most expensive market for one-bedroom rents. Be sure to check out their list - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for January ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-january-26/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for January, 2026. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1503 (down 0.1%) and $1879 (up 0.2%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros. “The U.S. rental market is largely frozen right now, - [The State of Pets in Rental Housing - 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-state-of-pets-in-rental-housing-2026/) - Rentals PetScreening recently released their 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, examining pet-related trends in the rental housing industry. The report is based on responses from 673 property managers and leasing professionals across multifamily and single-family housing. While 71% of U.S. households own a pet, only 43% of renters report having one, highlighting a - [Inflation Steady at 2.4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-steady-at-2-4/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.4% before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.2% in February and was the largest factor in - [Seasoned Private Investigator Gets Scammed on Zillow!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/seasoned-private-investigator-gets-scammed-on-zillow/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey remind us that fraud is everywhere — but this time, it hit home. In this episode, David Pickron shares a personal (and humbling) story of being scammed after posting a rental listing on Zillow. As a seasoned private investigator and fraud - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – March 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-march-2026/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for March, 2026, national median rent increased 0.2% in February to $1,357 – the first monthly increase since July 2025. In addition, they report that rent prices nationally are down 1.5% compared to one year ago with year-over-year rent growth being slightly negative for well over two years. - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Jump in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-jump-in-december/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in December, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,404,000, which is 6.2% higher than November’s revised number but is 7.3% lower than one year ago. December’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 402k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-slightly-in-january/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were down 0.8% in January and were down 0.4% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 70.9 in January. They say inventory continues to be an issue but there are positive signs - [Regulatory Burdens Imposed by CFPB has Increased Compliance & Liability Costs](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/regulatory-burdens-imposed-by-cfpb-has-increased-compliance-liability-costs/) - News A recent report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors says the regulatory burden imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has increased the compliance and liability costs associated with consumer financial products, which financial institutions pass on to consumers in the form of higher prices and reduced product offerings. The Council of - [Population Change by State 2020-25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/population-change-by-state-2020-25/) - Infographics Today's graphic from the VisualCapitalist asks; Where are Americans moving since 2020? Citing Census data they report that between April 2020 and July 2025, the U.S. population grew by more than 10 million people - but growth was heavily concentrated in a handful of states (the usual suspects, of course). As always stay safe and - [41% of Buy Now Pay Later Users Late on Payments in Past Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/41-of-buy-now-pay-later-users-late-on-payments-in-past-year/) - Economics A recent report from LendingTree reveals that more than 4 in 10 users (41%) of buy now, pay later loans (BNPL) say they paid late on at least one of them in the past year. This figure is up from 34% one year ago. In addition, LendingTree found that many borrowers who take out these - [Personal Income and Outlays – December 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-december-2025/) - Economics As we’re still catching up with the lost data from the government shutdown, here’s the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; Personal income increased $86.2 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in December. Disposable personal income (DPI - personal income less personal current taxes) increased $75.7 billion (0.3%), and personal consumption expenditures - [U.S. Construction Spending](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in December, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,168.8 billion, up 0.3% from November’s revised number. In addition, December’s estimate is 0.4% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $916.2 billion in December, which - [New Home Sales Down 1.7% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-1-7-in-december/) - Residential The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in December, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745k, which is 1.7% lower than November’s revised rate and is 3.8% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in December was $414,400 with an average sales - [Yardi Says Storage Rates Slip as Supply Climbs](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-storage-rates-slip-as-supply-climbs/) - Rentals In their latest Self Storage National Report, Yardi says national advertised rates slipped 0.2% year-over-year in January as slowing migration, softer demand and ongoing development weigh on performance. Midwest markets outperformed, while Sun Belt metros faced continued pressure. Interestingly, while they report that from December to January, the national average advertised rate declined 0.2%, this - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 1.8% Year-Over-Year in Q4 '25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-1-8-year-over-year-in-q4-25/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.1% in December, 2025. In addition, prices were up 1.8% from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based - [Trust in Government Near Historic Lows](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/trust-in-government-near-historic-lows/) - Infographics Today's graphic form Statista might not shock you, given today's political environment of acrimony and legislative skullduggery. In it, they cite data form the Pew Research Center showing that trust in the U.S. government was nearing historic lows at the end of 2025, with only 17% of Americans trusting the government to do what is - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Lose Steam at the end of '25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-lose-steam-at-the-end-of-25/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.2% year over year in December, 2025. They say this increase is a drop-off from the 2.5% increase between December 2023 and 2024. In addition, they report that rent for high-end properties increased 2.2% year over year in December, a drop from the 2.8% gain one year ago. - [Shorter Payments, Longer Chains?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/shorter-payments-longer-chains/) - Real Estate Blogger Shorter Payments, Longer Chains? Why a 50-Year Mortgage Misses the Mark for Real Estate Investors By Jason K. Powers Real estate investors are no strangers to innovation. From creative financing to BRRRR strategies and syndications, this industry has always attracted those who think outside the box. But not all innovation is beneficial. In late 2025, - [Top 10 Luxury Housing Markets for Winter '26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-luxury-housing-markets-for-winter-26/) - Market Trends According to the Winter 2026 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking, Detroit hangs on to the top spot followed by St. Louis. They say this quarter’s luxury housing market leaderboard reinforces a theme that the top-performing luxury markets are not defined by price alone - they are defined by balance. Markets that pair livability - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for February ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-february-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “...the numbers strongly suggest that job growth during the rest of this year and into 2027 will be zero or negative...Part of the reason is the slashing of the federal workforce, where - [Bathrooms were the Most Common Remodeling Project in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/bathroom-is-the-most-common-remodeling-project-in-2025/) - Market Trends According to recent analysis from the NAHB's Eye on Housing, bathrooms were the most common remodeling project in 2025. Each quarter, the National Association of Home Builders conducts a survey of professional remodelers to produce the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI). Bathroom remodeling was the most common project in 2025, with an average of - [The Flipping Sisters](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-flipping-sisters/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete sit down with the dynamic real estate duo, Janet and Gabby Avila, famously known as "The Flipping Sisters," to dive into their journey from traditional house flips to stunning luxury properties in the Arizona market. Janet & Gabby share how they've - [Most Reliable Car Brands for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-reliable-car-brands-for-2026/) - Infographics What are the most reliable car brands as we head into 2026? Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist ranks the most reliable new & used car brands using data from the venerable Consumer Reports. Be sure to check out their entire list. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "The reliability of car - [United Van Lines National Movers Study – 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/united-van-lines-national-annual-movers-study-2025/) - Data 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... - [U-Haul's Top U.S. Growth Metros & Cities of 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-hauls-top-u-s-growth-metros-cities-of-2025/) - Data Recently we posted United Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines migration and moving reports, both full of useful information about where people are moving to 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 - [Trillions in Real Estate Will Be Passed Down to Generation X & Millennials](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/trillions-in-real-estate-will-be-passed-down-to-generation-x-millennials/) - Market Trends A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says that Generation X and Millennials are poised to inherit massive amounts of real estate over the next decade as wealth moves from older generations to younger ones - a phenomenon often called the great wealth transfer. According to a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury - [Foreclosure Activity Up for 11th Straight Month](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-for-11th-straight-month/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s January 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report there were 40,534 residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) down 11% from December and up 32% from a year ago. ATTOM says, nationwide, one in every 3,547 housing units had a foreclosure filing in January 2026. States with the - [U.S. Foreclosure Rates by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-foreclosure-rates-by-state/) - Infographics Earlier this week we saw data from ATTOM showing that there were 40,534 residential properties with foreclosure filings in January (one in every 3,547 housing units) marking the 11th straight month of rising foreclosure activity. Today's infographic from ATTOM shows that foreclosure activity broken down by state. As always, stay safe and have a Happy - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – February 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-february-2026/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate dropped 16 basis points (bps) in December 2025, landing at 3.68% after November’s calendar-related spike. They say while early-stage delinquencies improved, 90-day+-delinquencies rose by 30k and are at their highest point in nearly three years - and 19K more than last year. In addition, - [Pending Home Sales Drop 9.3% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-drop-9-3-in-december/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 9.3% in December, 2025 and were down 3% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 71.8 in December. They say we're not out of the proverbial woods, yet: "The housing sector - [Buyers Canceled Deals at Highest Rate on Record in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/buyers-canceling-deals-at-highest-rate-on-record-in-december/) - News A recent report from Redfin says over 40k U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in December, representing 16.3% of homes under contract - the highest December cancellation rate since 2017, up from 14.9% a year earlier. Cancellations were most common in Atlanta (22.5%), Jacksonville (20.6%), and San Antonio (20.6%), and least common in Nassau County (3.8%), - [FTC Plans to Set Rules & Regulation on Rental Housing Fees](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ftc-plans-to-set-rules-regulation-on-rental-housing-fees/) - News The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for authority to set rules and regulate fees in the rental housing market. According to the report, the FTC is planning a “significant regulatory action” and must undergo review before the FTC can issue it, according to the Office of Information - [U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Decline in Net Migration](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-population-growth-slows-due-to-decline-in-net-migration/) - Residential A new report from the Census Bureau says U.S. population growth slowed sharply between July 2024 and July 2025, rising by just 1.8 million people, or 0.5%. This marks the slowest growth since the early COVID-19 years and follows a strong rebound in 2024, when population increased by 3.2 million, or 1%, the fastest rate - [Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-down-8-4-in-january/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 8.4% in January, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million. Total housing inventory at the end of January was 1.22 million units, down 0.8.% from December but up 3.4% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 3.7-month supply - [130k Jobs Added in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/130k-jobs-added-in-january/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 130,000 in January, 2026 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.3%. In addition, the report says Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction. The federal government continued to lose jobs - since reaching a - [Inflation Drops to 2.4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-drops-to-2-4/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in January. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.4% before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.2% in January and was the largest factor in - [The Problem, The Solution](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-problem-the-solution/) - Real Estate Blogger The Problem, The Solution By Tony Youngs Way back in the 1980’s I was taught that I must have a system and discipline if I want to be successful in Real Estate. I have certainly followed those rules and found it to be true. The system I follow is to plot a course of pre-foreclosure - [HUD Orders Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-orders-housing-authorities-to-verify-citizenship/) - Legislative In late January the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ordered public housing authorities on to conduct immediate citizenship verification” for all tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide. According to their release, HUD discovered nearly 200k tenants requiring eligibility verification, nearly 25k,deceased tenants, and nearly 6k,ineligible non-American tenants. Below are excerpts of that release: HUD - [Best & Worst States for Singles](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/best-worst-states-for-singles/) - Infographics Saturday, February 14th is Valentine's day and with that in mind is WalletHub reminding folks that finding love can be challenging. They say while everyone values different things when it comes to dating, some places naturally make it easier to meet and connect with others. To that end, WalletHub looked at all 50 states across - [ATTOM's Year-End 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-year-end-2025-u-s-home-sales-report/) - Market Trends According to ATTOM’s Year-End 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report 3.9 million homes were sold in 2025, with a record national median price of $360k,- up 2.6% from 2024 and 39% from 2020. They say despite rising prices, seller profits declined with the typical home generating $118,710 in gross profit and a 49% return, down from - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q4 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q4-2025/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q4 2025 were 7.2% for rental housing and 1.2% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q4 2025 was 65.7%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in Q4 were occupied and 10.1% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [62% of Americans Say Buying a Home Unrealistic this Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/62-of-americans-say-buying-a-home-unrealistic-this-year/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says rising home prices, affordability challenges, and limited inventory are pushing many would-be buyers to the sidelines, while confidence in the real estate market continues to weaken. She discusses a new survey that reveals a growing pessimism among Americans about the future of - [ADP National Employment Report – January 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-january-2026/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for January, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 22k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. ADP says it was a lackluster month for hiring, with health care being the standout, adding 74k,jobs. In addition, they say manufacturing has lost jobs every month since March 2024. The ADP - [How High are the Sales Taxes in Your State – 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-high-are-the-sales-taxes-in-your-state-2026/) - Regulations & Taxes Once again the Tax Foundation has published their annual list of sales taxes in each state. Sales taxes are a form of taxation that truly affects every person...it’s the classic consumption tax. The Tax Foundation says these type of taxes are generally considered more pro-growth than income taxes because they introduce fewer economic distortions. Keep - [ATTOM’s Year-End 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-year-end-2025-u-s-foreclosure-market-report/) - Data According to ATTOM Data’s Year-End 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 367,460 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) – representing 0.26% of all U.S. housing units, up 14% from 2024 and up 3% from 2023. In addition, new data for December 2025, showed there were 44,990 U.S. properties - [New Home Sales Fell Slightly in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-fell-slightly-in-october/) - News 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 - [550 lbs Squatter Defies Attempts to Force Him from California Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/550-lbs-squatter-defies-attempts-to-force-him-from-california-home/) - News Apparently the granddaddy of all squatters recently setup camp under a California home. The unauthorized resident in question was a 550-lbs bear that eluded many weeks of failed attempts to be captured since late November. According to FOX News, the large bear was wedging itself in and out of a small crawlspace beneath the house. - [Mortgage Rates Broken Down by Percentage](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/mortgage-rates-broken-down-by-percentage/) - Economics A recent Daily-Download chart from HousingWire breaks down mortgages by interest rate to illustrate the percentage of homes in each bracket - i.e. more people have 6% than 3% or lower. Even though the data is from 2025, it helps explain why there is a large block of homeowners staying put and holding onto their - [Zillow's Hottest Markets for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillows-hottest-markets-for-2026/) - Market Trends According to Zillow’s 2026 housing market forecast, Hartford, Connecticut is the hottest U.S. market, dethroning Buffalo, New York after two years at number one. In Hartford, home prices grew faster than in any other major metro in 2025 and are expected to continue rising in 2026, albeit slightly more slowly. Buffalo ranks second, with strong competition - [Generational Perspectives](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/generational-perspectives/) - Real Estate Blogger Generational Perspectives by Tony Youngs As with most parents, we always want our children to do well and be successful. I myself only have one child, a 24-year-old daughter. As she was growing up and going through school, I always wanted her to get into real estate investing. Why, because it builds wealth and provides - [Realtor.com's Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/realtor-coms-best-markets-for-first-time-homebuyers-in-2026/) - Residential Realtor.com says buying that first home is a milestone filled with a variety of meanings for young Americans. Not only does it mean striking out on your own, but it also means investing in your financial future and finding the place where your family will grow. They say choosing where to buy that first home - [Personal Income and Outlays – October & November 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-october-november-2025/) - Economics As we're catching up with the lost data from the government shutdown, here's the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Personal income increased $30.6 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in October, followed by an increase of $80.0 billion (0.3%) in November. Disposable personal income (DPI)—personal income less personal current taxes, increased - [The Power of Knowing Your Neighbors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-power-of-knowing-your-neighbors/) - Real Estate Blogger The Power of Knowing Your Neighbors By Scot Aubrey For many, the fear of the unknown is devastating. For landlords, it can be paralyzing. Getting rid of that fear might be as easy as walking next door. As a landlord, managing properties isn't just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure ; it's also about - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 1.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-1-9-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.6% in November, 2025. In addition, prices were up 1.9% from November 2024 to November 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based - [The Most Common 4-Digit PINs](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-most-common-4-digit-pins/) - Infographics We have had a lot of great posts about cybercrime and security. Today's graphic from informationisbeautiful.net illustrates the most common 4-digit PIN codes form 3.4 million data points visualized from several data breaches. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to informationisbeautiful.net. - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Housing Market Entered a Period of Tepid Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-housing-market-entered-a-period-of-tepid-growth/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.4% annual increase for November, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 2% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1.4% year-over-year increase. They say the housing market has entered a period of tepid growth: “High mortgage rates continue to cast a - [Federal Judge Orders Financial Lifeline for CFPB](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/federal-judge-orders-financial-lifeline-for-cfpb/) - Legal The acting director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently requested $145 million from the Federal Reserve to fund the bureau’s second-quarter operations. As reported by the Scotsman Guide, this action in compliance with a federal judge’s recent court order that said the bureau must remain funded as legal battles over its survival continue. - [GDP and Personal Income by State for Q3 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-and-personal-income-by-state-for-q3-2025/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product increased 4.4% nationally AND in 50 states & DC in Q3 2025 - with the percent change ranging from 6.5% at an annual rate in Kansas to .4% in North Dakota. In addition, personal income increased in all 50 states &DC - [Most Common Business Cyberthreats](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-common-business-cyberthreats/) - Infographics We have had many posts about the dangers of cybercrime and how it is perpetrated. Today's graphic from Statista illustrates the prevalence of cyber-enabled fraud over the past year. Their data show phishing (vishing/smishing) which involves tricking users with an email or a voice/text message appearing to come from a trusted third party, remains the - [How Real Estate Investors Can Use AI Right Now](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-real-estate-investors-can-use-ai-right-now/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Clay Lehman, a longtime investor, property-management expert, and AI educator who helps entrepreneurs and agents use today's tools to save time, make better decisions, and grow their business. "Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of real estate—from - [Top ZIP Codes Where Renters Can Afford to Buy & Move Into Their Own Homes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-zip-codes-where-renters-can-afford-to-buy-move-into-their-own-homes/) - Infographics 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 - [GDP Up 4.3% in the Third Quarter 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-4-3-in-the-third-quarter-2025/) - Economics According to their final estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Housing Starts & Building Permits See Drop in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-see-drop-in-october/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in October, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, which is 4.6% lower than September’s revised number and is 7.8% lower than one year ago. October’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 481k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [National Single Family Inventory Snapshot](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/national-single-family-inventory-snapshot/) - Data 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. - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-in-october/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in October, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,127.3 billion, up 0.5% from September’s revised number. In addition, October’s estimate is 1% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $913.8 billion in October, which - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for January ’26](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-january-26/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “U.S. job growth slowed significantly in December, signaling potential economic weakness ahead. Federal job cuts, losses in manufacturing and retail, and slowing healthcare hiring point to a softening labor market. With lower - [Tenant Unions are on the Rise](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tenant-unions-are-on-the-rise/) - Rentals As you may know, there is a growing (and troubling) "tenants union" movement across the nation. A recent news story from Cincinnati's WCPO (TV ch 9) talks with organizers and renters who are among a group that recently joined the Cincinnati Tenants Union to negotiate a new lease with their landlord. WCPO says their 25-page - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Remains High as Growth Slows](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-remains-high-as-growth-slows/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.1% year over year in November, 2025. They says this increase is a drop-off from the 2.5% increase they saw between November 2023 & 2024. In addition, they report that rent for high-end properties increased 2% year over - [Corporate Income Tax Rates by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corporate-income-tax-rates-by-state/) - Regulations & Taxes According to recent data from the Tax Foundation, 44 states levy a corporate income tax with top rates ranging from a 2% flat rate in North Carolina to an 11.5% top marginal rate in New Jersey. Interestingly, four of those states (Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania) actually reduced their corporate income tax rates effective - [Inflation Remains at 2.7%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-remains-at-2-7/) - Economics 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 - [Existing Home Sales Jumped 5.1% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-jumped-5-1-in-december/) - News 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 - [Cotality Home Price Insights – January 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-home-price-insights-january-2026/) - Residential According to the latest Cotality Home Price Insights (HPI) report, price growth in November rose 1%, continuing its downward trend. However, Cotality experts anticipate 2026 will bring a fresh wave of activity, especially if mortgage rates continue to ease. They say inventory levels and mortgage rate trends will play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape. - [Supersizing Real Estate Investing with Catch-Up Contributions](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/supersizing-real-estate-investing-with-catch-up-contributions/) - Real Estate Blogger Supersizing Real Estate Investing with Catch-Up Contributions By Carl Fischer Most real estate investors already know the power of using retirement dollars to build wealth. What few realize is that once you reach age 50, the IRS hands you a new tool, the ability to make “catch-up contributions.” These extra dollars, when directed into a - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 1.7% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-1-7-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.4% in October, 2025. In addition, prices were up 1.7% from October 2024 to October 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based - [Yardi says Multifamily Rent Growth Slackens](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-rent-growth-slackens/) - Rentals 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 - [December’s Unemployment Rate is 4.4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/decembers-unemployment-rate-is-4-4/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in December, 2025 and has shown little net change since April. December’s unemployment rate came in at 4.4%. In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, health care, and social - [$5B in Questionable Rental Assistance went to Thousands of Deceased Tenants](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/5b-in-questionable-rental-assistance-went-to-thousands-of-deceased-tenants/) - Legislative The NY Post is reporting that a recent HUD audit found more than $5 billion in taxpayer funds went to “questionable” rental assistance recipients during the final year of the Biden administration - including around 30k deceased tenants and 1000's of potential non-citizens. The Post says HUD will now reach out to public housing authorities - [Real Estate Agents Say Housing Market is Balancing Out](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/real-estate-agents-say-housing-market-is-balancing-out/) - Market Trends 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 - [Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/credit-card-delinquency-rates-by-state/) - Infographics 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 - [U.S. Cities with the Least Sustainable Credit Card Debt](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-cities-with-the-least-sustainable-credit-card-debt/) - Economics Back in October we saw where 33% of Americans have more credit card debt than savings. A recent report from WalletHub says that, as of Q3 2025, Americans are carrying over $1.3 trillion in credit card debt - which they say is a staggering figure that continues to climb. In fact, the average U.S. household - [ADP National Employment Report – December 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-december-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for December, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 41k jobs and pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. ADP says December brought a rebound in hiring, led by education and health services, and leisure and hospitality. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector - [Atlas’ 2025 Migration Patterns Study](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/atlas-2025-migration-patterns-study/) - Data We love these migration reports....they reveal a lot of interesting data about where people are going to and coming from. Today we're looking at Atlas Van Lines’ 2025 Migration Patterns Study. In 2025, Atlas’ interstate moves held steady compared to years past, aligning with recent U.S. Census data. Despite this, overall mobility remains low today, - [ATTOM's Top 10 Highest Risk U.S. Housing Markets](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-top-10-highest-risk-u-s-housing-markets/) - Market Trends Recent analysis from ATTOM Data identifies those county-level housing markets that are more or less vulnerable to declines. In fact, their latest U.S. Housing Risk Report says that 16 of the 50 highest-risk markets were located in California, followed by nine in New Jersey, four in Florida, and three each in Arizona and Texas. Risk - [Nearly 9% of Residential Land Is Owned by Corporations](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nearly-9-of-residential-land-is-owned-by-corporations/) - Data A recent report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) explores the current state of corporate ownership of residential property across the U.S. Analyzing data from over 500 counties, the report recommends steps communities can take to preserve and protect affordable housing. Interestingly, they point out that across - [Pending Home Sales Up 3.3% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-3-3-in-november/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 3.3% in November, 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 79/2 in November. They say momentum is building: “Homebuyer momentum is building. The data shows - [Bridge the Gap: The Reg CF Revolution for Everyday Investors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/bridge-the-gap-the-reg-cf-revolution-for-everyday-investors/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Planet Wealth podcast, Mary Katherine Johnson, CXO (chief experience officer), of Planet Wealth, sits down with NREIA's Rebecca McLean to unpack how the JOBS Act and Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) opened a new lane for everyday investors and community focused entrepreneurs to fund real estate; legally, transparently, and at - [November's Unemployment Rate is 4.6%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/novembers-unemployment-rate/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in November, 2025 and has shown little net change since April. November's unemployment rate came in at 4.6%. In addition, the report says employment rose in health care and construction in November, while federal government continued to lose - [Existing Home Sales Up 0.5% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-0-5-in-november/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 0.5% in November, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million. Total housing inventory at the end of November was 1.43 million units, down 5.9% from October but up 7.5% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.2-month supply - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q3 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q3-2025/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3 2025 were 7.1% for rental housing and 1.2% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2025 was 65.3%. In addition, approximately 89.7% of the housing units in the United States in Q3 were occupied and 10.3% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [Practical Applications of 1031 Exchanges](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/practical-applications-of-1031-exchanges/) - Podcasts Traction REIA recently held a webinar featuring Accruit's David Gorenberg discussing the practical applications of 1031 Exchanges. Click here to watch/listen on YouTube.. - [The Income Needed to Join the Top 1% in Every State in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-income-needed-to-join-the-top-1-in-every-state-in-2025/) - Infographics Now that the new year is here it's time to see what it takes (took?) in income to in the top 1% in every state. Citing data from SmartAsset, the Visual Capitalist looks at the amount of income you need to earn in each state to join this prestigious club. Happy New Year, and stay - [Embrace the Opportunity in 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/embrace-the-opportunity-in-2026/) - Real Estate Blogger Embrace the Opportunity in 2026 By M. Jane Garvey We all have our routines disrupted from time to time in our lives. Sometimes this is a personal disruption coming from a life event like moving, marriage, a new child, an illness, a job loss, a family tragedy, where most everyone else’s routines stay the same. - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Housing Market Settling into Much Slower Gear](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-housing-market-settling-into-much-slower-gear/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.4% annual increase for October, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.9% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1.3% year-over-year increase. They say data show the housing market settling into a much slower gear: “October’s data show the housing market - [GDP Up 3.8% in Q2 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-3-8-in-q2-2025/) - Economics According to their final estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.8% in Q2 2025. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [State & Local Tax Revenue Shows Nationwide Surge in Revenue from Sports Betting](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/state-local-tax-revenue-shows-nationwide-surge-in-revenue-from-sports-betting/) - Regulations & Taxes The U.S. Census Bureau says sports betting tax revenues have skyrocketed in recent years as more states got in on the action. Their recent analysis shows that from Q3 2021 (when data collection started) until Q2 2025, the national total of state sales tax revenue from sports betting soared 382%. They say this revenue (extracted - [Flipping ROI Drops Below 25% - Lowest Level Since 2008](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/flipping-roi-drops-below-25-lowest-level-since-2008/) - Residential According to ATTOM data's latest flipping report, there were 72,217 single-family homes & condominiums flipped Q3 2025, accounting for 6.8% of home sales from July through September. In addition, they found that the typical profit margin for a flipped home in Q3 was 23.1%, down from 26.5% in Q2 and down 29.8% from one year - [We Caught a Neighbor Losing His Mind at Midnight!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/we-caught-a-neighbor-losing-his-mind-at-midnight/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive into one of the wildest situations a landlord can face. At 12:15 AM, one of David’s tenants sent him a shocking video of a furious downstairs neighbor pounding on their door, yelling profanities, and accusing them of “walking too loudly.” - [Understanding the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/understanding-the-fincen-residential-real-estate-reporting-rule/) - Real Estate Blogger Understanding the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule By David W. Birdsong In 2024 the Financial Criminal Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the United States Treasury Department, adopted the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, with a starting date of December 1, 2025. This starting date has been pushed back to March 1, 2026, - [Google is Testing Embedded Home Listings in Certain Cities](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/google-is-testing-embedded-home-listings-in-certain-cities/) - technology A recent article on HousingWire says Google is entering the "portal wars" with posting MLS listings on their search site in certain cities. According to the report, Google is testing embedded home listings in mobile search, which HW says could impact portal stocks and raise industry questions. Currently, embedded listings are being seen in the - [Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardis-multifamily-outlook-for-2026/) - Rentals According to Yardi’s U.S. Multifamily Outlook for Winter 2026, the multifamily market begins 2026 with weak performance metrics that should improve during the year. They say while demand cooled in the second half of 2025, rent growth is feeling the impact of high-supply markets battling the result of years of robust supply growth. However, they - [Inflation Comes in at 2.7%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-comes-in-at-2-7/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis over the 2 months from September 2025 to November 2025. The all items index was up 2.7% for the 12 months ending in November. The CPI’s food index increased - [Five Requirements for Identification of Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/five-requirements-for-identification-of-replacement-property-in-a-1031-exchange/) - Infographics Today's graphic from Accruit reminds us that the ability to defer taxes through a 1031 like-kind exchange is a valuable taxpayer benefit, but to receive it, the rules pertaining to identification and acquisition of replacement property must be strictly followed. They have outlined the 5 requirements for identificationod replacement property in a 1031 Exchange. Indeed.....Stay - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for December ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-december-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "New data suggest that home prices will be lower in many local markets during the next year. Most suggestive is that prices were lower in Florida in the last two quarters. Florida - [America’s Top Rattiest Cities – 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-top-rattiest-cities-2025/) - Health The pest control & rodent removers over at Orkin say when it comes to America's Rattiest Cities, Chicago’s decade-long reign at No. 1 is over....for the first time in over a decade, Los Angeles takes the top spot, followed by Chicago and New York on their Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. Orkin says cities on - [Zumper’s Annual Rent Report for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-annual-rent-report-for-2025/) - Rentals Each year, Zumper’s Annual Rent Report takes a deep-dive into past year of data, knowledge of economic trends, Zumper surveys, internal data on renter search, and ongoing conversations with clients, experts, and others in the industry. They say this intel gives them a comprehensive view of 2025 and a look at what’s to come in - [Redfin’s Predictions for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/redfins-predictions-for-2026/) - Market Trends We recently saw Zillow's 10 predictions for 2026, now comes Redfin, who says a "Great Housing Reset" will take shape next year. They add that it won’t be a quick price correction, and it won’t be a recession, but it will mark the beginning of a long, slow recovery for the housing market. The Great - [Key Points about Renting Personal Property](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/key-points-about-renting-personal-property/) - Real Estate Blogger Key Points about Renting Personal Property By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Do you own a rental property? Here are some key points about renting personal property, which includes equipment, vehicles, and furniture. The tax treatment differs from real estate rentals, and how you classify the rental activity will affect how you report income, expenses, - [What's Your Christmas Tree Personality?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/whats-your-your-christmas-tree-personality/) - Infographics Next week is Christmas and if you haven't put your tree up there is still time. And, with that in mind, today's graphic from the Home Depot asks; "What's your Tree personality?" Take the quiz....have some fun....and wish you a Merry Christmas!! Oh and Stay safe and have a Happy Friday, too!!! Hat tip to - [Inflation vs. Home Prices](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-vs-home-prices/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses the latest Case-Shiller report and she says the headlines don't tell the whole story. She explains why real home prices have declined for nine straight months, and looks at how today's values compare to the mid-2000s housing bubble in inflation-adjusted terms. You'll - [Small Landlords Still Dominate the Investor Market](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/small-landlords-still-dominate-the-investor-market/) - Market Trends A recent article on Realtor.com says small-scale landlords continue to crowd out larger players when it comes to scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin. They say the investment landscape is becoming more divided between high-priced Western and coastal states and more affordable heartland states. ...in - [New Year’s Facts 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-years-facts-2026/) - Infographics Christmas is now in the rearview mirror and the final weekend of 2025 is now upon us. We hope you had a great year and wish you nothing but the best for whatever 2026 has in store! Today’s rather large infographic from WalletHub shares over 5o New Years Facts – which are perfect to spark - [Winter Weather Hazards](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/winter-weather-hazards/) - Infographics Happy New Year....and hello winter. In case you missed it, December 21st was the first day of winter. And, with that in mind, especially for those of us in areas of the country prone to snow, today's graphics from Weather.gov are a good reminder about how to deal with Ice & snow and winter storms. - [AAA Predicts Over 122 Million Traveling Over the Christmas Season](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-predicts-over-122-million-traveling-over-the-christmas-season/) - News The American Automobile Association (aka AAA) says that over 122.4 million people will be traveling this holiday season – 2.2% higher than 2024. In addition, AAA expects nearly 110 million people will drive to their holiday destinations - especially with gas prices seeing low prices not seen in 4 years. AAA calculates the holiday season - [America’s Familial Living Arrangements](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-familial-living-arrangements/) - Data Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that, in 2025 fewer than half (47%) of U.S. households were married couples - marking a significant shift from 50 years earlier, when nearly two-thirds (66%) were. In addition, among married-couple households, the share with their own children has been declining over the past half-century. Interestingly, 1975, - [Zillow’s Housing Market Predictions for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillows-housing-market-predictions-for-2026/) - Market Trends Keeping up with posting the various real estate predictions for 2026, today we take a look at Zillow's. In a nutshell, Zillow says the housing market should settle into a healthier state in 2026, with buyers seeing a bit more breathing room and sellers benefiting from price stability and more consistent demand. They project 4.26 - [RentCafe’s 2025 Year-End Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rentcafes-2025-year-end-report/) - Rentals In their 2025 Year-End Report, Rentcafe says apartment hunting remained intense across the U.S. this year, with Miami and Chicago leading the pack and Manhattan rising fast. Fortunately, flexibility & convenience are keeping renters "in the game," even as demand for apartments continues to climb in the hottest rental markets of 2025. So, what did - [Cotality Home Price Insights – December 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-home-price-insights-december-2025/) - Residential According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Home Price Insights (HPI) report, price growth in October rose 1.1%, continuing its downward trend. In addition, they say price declines expanded from six of the 100 largest metros in January to 32 by October, marking the broadest softening of prices since the early 2010s. “Mortgage rates will - [Realtor.com's Housing Forecast for 2026](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/realtor-coms-housing-forecast-for-2026/) - Market Trends As the predictions for 2026 roll in Realtor.com says to expect a steadier housing market, with some caveats. They say mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices will rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million. In addition, for-sale inventory will continue to recover, up nearly - [Building Material Prices Edge Up](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/building-material-prices-edge-up/) - Economics Recent analysis from the NAHB's Eye on Housing says aggregate residential building material prices rose at their fastest pace since January 2023. The data came from the latest Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, input energy prices increased for the first time in over a year, while service price growth - [Personal Income and Outlays – September 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2025/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income in September increased $94.5 billion (up 0.4% at a monthly rate). Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) increased $75.9 billion (up 0.3%) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $65.1 billion (0.3%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, - [AAA Predicts 82 Million Americans Will Travel for Thanksgiving](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-predicts-82-million-americans-will-travel-for-thanksgiving/) - travel The venerable AAA says it’s time to “buckle-up” this Thanksgiving as they say nearly 82 million people will be traveling – up 2 million from 2024’s revised number. Interestingly AAA says fallout from concerns with flight cancellations (from the recent government shutdown) could mean some air travelers switch to road trips. “Thanksgiving travel numbers are - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for November ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-november-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for November, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1501 (down 0.7%) and $1880 (down 0.4%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros. “Our National Rent Index shows one-bedroom rent down more - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – December 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-december-2025/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for December 2025, national median rent dropped 1% in November to $1,367 – the fourth consecutive month-over-month decline. They say all of their key indicators are pointing toward ongoing sluggishness in the multifamily rental market – rent prices are down and the vacancy rate is at an all-time - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – November 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-november-2025/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for November 2025, national median rent dropped 0.8% in October to $1,381 – the third consecutive month-over-month decline. They say it’s likely that we’ll continue to see further modest rent declines to close out the year. In addition, they say year-over-year rent growth has been slightly negative for - [ADP National Employment Report – November 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-november-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for November, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 32k jobs and pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. ADP says November hiring was particularly weak in manufacturing, professional and business services, information, and construction. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market - [National Tax Security Awareness Week 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/national-tax-security-awareness-week-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes This week is the IRS' 10th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week where they emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams, especially as the Christmas holiday and 2026 tax season approach. They are offering educational materials and resources available 24/7 on IRS.gov to help taxpayers and tax professionals - [Which Home Features Add the Most Value?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/which-home-features-add-the-most-value/) - Market Trends The NAHB's Eye on Housing says the value of a single-family home is shaped by many factors, but its physical features remain among one of the most influential. Recent data from the latest American Housing Survey show that the overall square footage of the home and the number of bathrooms stand out as especially strong - [How Building Affordable Housing Became the Hottest Game in L.A.](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-building-affordable-housing-became-the-hottest-game-in-l-a/) - Market Trends A recent story in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says that in Los Angeles the hottest game in town is building affordable housing - thanks to a policy that promises to streamline the approval process by cutting the previous wait time from about a year to 60 days. According to the report, this - [The Average Cost of Electricity by U.S. State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-average-cost-of-electricity-by-u-s-state/) - Infographics Which states pay the most for electricity? The folks at data visualizer Voronoi remind us that electricity costs vary widely across the country. These variations are from a combination of geography, infrastructure, fuel mix, and policy. Today's graphic ranks states based on average electricity rates - both residential & commercial. As always, stay safe and - [Fundamentals of SDIRA Private Lending](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fundamentals-of-sdira-private-lending/) - Real Estate Blogger Fundamentals of SDIRA Private Lending By: Jeffery S. Watson If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m a huge proponent of self-directed IRAs and using them for private lending. Let’s begin at the beginning… “Private lending” is when an account-holder makes a loan from their self-directed retirement account (Roth IRA, - [U.S. Single-Family Rent Increase Lowest in 15 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-single-family-rent-increase-lowest-in-15-years/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1% year over year in September, 2025 - lowest growth rate in 15 years. In addition they report that while growth slowed nationally, rent still has still increased 29% over the last five years, which means renters are - [Pending Home Sales Up 1.9%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-1-9-2/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 4% in October, 2025 and were down 0.4% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 76.3 in October. “The Midwest shined above other regions due to better affordability, while contract - [America’s Manufactured Home Hotspots](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-manufactured-home-hotspots/) - Market Trends StorageCafe says with costs at half the value of a standard home, manufactured housing remains a cornerstone of affordability in the U.S. However, while generally widespread across the country, their footprint is uneven, with some areas much better equipped than others to respond to the need for these types of homes. In addition, in 2024 - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 2.2% Year-Over-Year in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-2-2-year-over-year-in-september/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices rose 2.2% between Q3 2024 and the Q3 2025. House prices for Q3 2025 rose 0.2% compared to Q2 2025. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for September remained unchanged from August. The FHFA HPI is - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Housing Market's Deceleration Accelerated in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-housing-markets-deceleration-accelerated-in-september/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.3% annual increase for September, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 2% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 1.4% year-over-year increase. They say with inflation outpaced home prices for a 4th straight month the housing market's deceleration accelerated in September. - [U.S. Construction Spending Up in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-in-august/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in August, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,169.5 billion, up 0.2% from July’s revised number. In addition, August’s estimate is 1.6% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $914.8 billion in August, which - [Trump Administration Declares CFPB Funding is Illegal](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/trump-administration-declares-cfpb-funding-is-illegal/) - Legislative Last month we posted about how White House budget director Russell Vought said he plans to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB). Now, Politico is reporting that the Trump administration has made a formal determination that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanism is unlawful, which puts the controversial bureau on track to close when its - [Is Seattle's New Mayor the Mamdani of the West?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/seattles-mamdani-of-the-west/) - Legislative In a recent editorial entitled "Seattle’s Coming Socialist Experiment," the Washington Post says with much of the country fixated on New York City's decision to elect as mayor a socialist with little experience, it was easy to miss that Seattle has done the same. They say that voters across the country will now get to - [Existing Home Sales Up 1.2% in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-1-2-in-october/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 1.2% in October, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.1 million. Total housing inventory at the end of October was 1.52million units, down 0.7% from September but up 10.9% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.4-month supply at - [Consumer Sentiment Falls Toward Record-Low Levels](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/consumer-sentiment-falls-toward-record-low-levels/) - Economics The WSJ is reporting (reposted on Realtor.com) that consumers’ moods dropped further in November, according to a monthly survey from the University of Michigan, continuing a slide that has worsened amid persistent price increases and an extended government shutdown (which ended in mid-November). In addition, they say the survey reading is slightly above levels that - [Intelligent Financing for Today’s Investor: How HELOCs and IBC Give You an Edge](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/intelligent-financing-for-todays-investor-how-helocs-and-ibc-give-you-an-edge/) - Real Estate Blogger Intelligent Financing for Today’s Investor: How HELOCs and IBC Give You an Edge By Jason K. Powers Homeowners and investors alike are looking for more control in 2025. Traditional mortgage options remain costly, with interest rates on new loans still hovering near multi-decade highs. At the same time, homeowners in the U.S. now hold a - [Unemployment 4.4% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-4-4-in-september/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in September, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.4%. In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in health care, food services and drinking places, and social assistance. Job losses occurred in transportation and - [Accessory Dwelling Units: How Backyard Builds Can Help Solve Housing Shortages](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/accessory-dwelling-units-how-backyard-builds-can-help-solve-housing-shortages/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Nathan Biller, accredited ADU specialist and co-founder of My Backyard Build. Nathan has built his own ADU, permitted several more, and is helping shape local policy as a member of Grand Rapids' ADU Task Force. Whether you - [Apartment Owners Under Siege](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-owners-under-siege/) - Legal A recent article on the multifamily-industry news site Yield PRO says the assault on rentals marches on - adding to the mounting reasons the supply of the nation’s housing remains behind demand. They say this time, the weapon of choice isn’t new legislation, it’s decades-old consumer protection laws that activists & plaintiff’s attorneys have suddenly - [How Long Does it Take a Hacker to Brute Force Your Password?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-long-does-it-take-a-hacker-to-brute-force-your-password/) - Infographics Good cyber security is something that affects everyone. We now live in a world where we can no longer have nice things like simple, easy to remember passwords because of online mischief. With all that in mind, the folks at Hive say whether you’re training employees, updating your password policy, or just want to see - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – November 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-november-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate fell 2 basis points (bps) in September to 3.42% - this figure is down 6 bps from the same time last year. ICE says FHA loans now account for 47% of all delinquencies and 52% of all serious delinquencies (90+ days past due but - [Thanksgiving by the Numbers 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers-2025/) - Infographics Next week is that annual American holiday of giving thanks to the Almighty for everything that has made our nation great. Today’s graphic from WalletHub takes an in-depth look at Thanksgiving’s humble roots and how it has evolved over time – from how much we spend to how much we eat. As always, stay safe - [America's Wealth by Generation](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-wealth-by-generation/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says that the Baby Boomer generation is arguably the richest in history, averaging $1 million in wealth per person in America. In fact, as you can see below, this generation holds more than half of all of the country’s wealth but they make up only a fifth of the population. As for - [Americans Owe $1.81 Trillion in Student Loans](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-owe-1-81-trillion-in-student-loans/) - Infographics We have had many posts about the growing issue of student debt. Today's graphic from Statista cites Federal Reserve data showing that the total federal student loan portfolio has now surpassed $1.8 trillion - tripling over the past 15 years - making student loans the 2nd largest category of household debt in the U.S., right - [Former Hotels Are Powering America’s Housing Supply](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/former-hotels-are-powering-americas-housing-supply/) - Rentals A recent report from RentCafe says the wave of adaptive reuse projects is accelerating at a record pace with Hotels taking the top category for adaptive reuse projects last year. Overall, the number of apartments resulting from converted buildings was close to 25k in 2024. That number is 50% more than the units delivered in - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Home Prices are Slowing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-home-prices-are-slowing/) - Data The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.5% annual increase for August, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.8% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 2.3% year-over-year increase. They say U.S. home prices are continuing to slow: “Mortgage rates remaining above 6.5% continue to weigh on buyer - [Pending Home Sales Down 0.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-0-9-year-over-year/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales saw no change in September, 2025 but were down 0.9% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 74.8 in September. The Realtors say that inventory has risen to a 5-year high, which is - [Yardi Says Rents Reflect Uncertain Economy](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-rents-reflect-uncertain-economy/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in October, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent dropping $4 to $1,743 and year-over-year rent growth came in at 0.5%. Yardi says rents continued to drop in October in the face of weakening demand amid economic uncertainty and deteriorating consumer health. “U.S. - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for November ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/lmm-11-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. “Without fresh job data because of the government shutdown, we can examine other aspects of the economy that can be a guide to future growth." Click here to read more at Local - [Pets in Rental Housing: A Growing Opportunity for Property Operators](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pets-in-rental-housing-a-growing-opportunity-for-property-operators/) - Real Estate Blogger Pets in Rental Housing: A Growing Opportunity for Property Operators By Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty Today, well over half of U.S. households—between 66% and 75%—own a pet. Let’s break that down in the context of rental housing. With approximately 44.5 million renter-occupied housing units in the country, and assuming 70% of these households have - [Cotality Home Price Insights – November 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-home-price-insights-november-2025/) - Residential According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Home Price Insights (HPI) report, price growth in September rose 1.2%. In addition, they say the housing market is continuing to cool off as summer goes into fall. Interestingly, they point out that nationwide home prices are starting to sag as inventory reaches its highest level since 2019. - [Veterans Day 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/veterans-day-2025/) - Infographics This Tuesday, November 11th, is Veterans Day… Here’s a little history about this important day; In 1918, the armistice ending the First World War officially took effect on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour. The following year President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th as Armistice Day. Later, it would become - [ADP National Employment Report – October 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-october-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for October, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 42k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. “Private - [Luxury Home Prices Up 5% in September, Twice the Pace of Non-Luxury](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/luxury-home-prices-up-5-in-september-twice-the-pace-of-non-luxury/) - Residential New data from Redfin shows that the typical luxury home sold for $1.26 million in September 2025, up 4.8% from a year earlier and a record high for the month. This rate is just over twice the pace of price growth for non-luxury homes, which rose 1.8% year over year to a median price of - [Households Receiving Food Stamps (SNAP) by Congressional District](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/households-receiving-food-stamps-snap-by-congressional-district/) - Legislative Last month we featured an infographic with a state by state breakdown of American's on Welfare. That being said, with all of the recent hullabaloo (and controversy) over funding for SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, the folks at Brilliant Maps put together an interactive map of households by congressional receiving SNAP benefits (aka food - [Foreclosure Activity Trending Higher](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-trending-higher/) - Data According to ATTOM Data’s Q3 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 101,513 residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) in the 3rd quarter, up 17% from one year ago. In addition, the report also shows a total of 35,602 properties with foreclosure filings in September 2025, down 0.3% from - [The Private Investigator's Guide to Smarter Landlording](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-private-investigators-guide-to-smarter-landlording/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Omaha REIA’s “REIA Radio, hosts Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch sit down with David Pickron - real estate investor, licensed private investigator, and CEO of Rent Perfect - to talk about the side of real estate most landlords don’t like to discuss: evictions, screening tenants, and the tough lessons that - [Zombie Foreclosures Creep Down](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zombie-foreclosures-creep-down/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s Q4 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q4. That figure represents 1.32% of residential properties in the United States (about 1.4 million homes) that were vacant. In addition, there were 228,943 residential properties nationwide that were in - [Parking Trends in Newly Completed Single-Family Homes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/parking-trends-in-newly-completed-single-family-homes/) - Market Trends In case you were curious, the NAHB's Eye on Housing says that in 2024, 65% of newly completed single-family homes featured two-car garages. The share of new homes with three or more car garages stood at 15%, continuing a downward trend from its peak of 24% in 2015 and decreasing 2 percentage points from 2023. - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 2.3% Year-Over-Year in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-2-3-year-over-year-2/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices rose 0.4% in August, 2025. In addition, year-over-year, house prices have rose 2.3% from August 2024 to August 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that - [Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-1-5-in-september/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 1.5% in September, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million. Total housing inventory at the end of September was 1.55 million units, down 1.3% from August but up 14% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.6-month supply - [S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Housing Wealth Slipped Again in Real Terms](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-cotality-case-shiller-says-housing-wealth-slipped-again-in-real-terms/) - Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.7% annual increase for July, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 1.8% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 2.3% year-over-year increase. They say the housing market has downshifted to a much slower gear: "...U.S. home values have essentially stagnated after - [Inflation Up 0.3% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-0-3-in-september/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in September, 2025. The all items index was up 3% for the 12 months ending in September. The index for gasoline rose 4.1% in September and was the largest factor in the all items monthly - [America’s Move-Easy Hotspots for Renters](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-move-easy-hotspots-for-renters/) - Market Trends A recent report from RentCafe says that for many renters, the reasons for moving are often related to finding jobs and better housing. But, how frequently are they moving from one apartment to another and how about moving to a different city? Their new report shows the nation’s "move-easy metros" where renters typically move to - [HUD Delays HOME Landlord-Tenant Requirements](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-delays-home-landlord-tenant-requirements/) - Regulations & Taxes According to the National Apartment Association, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced a delay to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Updates & Streamlining Final Rule, which would impose ten new federally-mandated landlord-tenant requirements for covered housing. The initial rule, which was published on January 6, 2025, and set to take - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for October ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-october-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for October, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1511 (down 0.4%) and $1888 (down 0.3%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of their top 100 metro areas. “With the rental market now entering the seasonally - [13 boo-tiful towns - the Best Places for Halloween Lovers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/13-boo-tiful-towns-the-best-places-for-halloween-lovers/) - Residential Zillow says for some, Halloween is more than just one night of the year - it's a way of life. To that end, they have identified 13 "boo-tiful" towns where residents embrace spooky seasonal traditions all year around. The cities range from cobblestone streets lined with trees draped in Spanish moss to hillside ghost towns with - [Who’s Buying America’s Homes?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/whos-buying-americas-homes/) - Residential A recent article by Realtor.com says landlords with 1 to 50 properties control 95% of all investor inventory, confirming that rental housing remains largely an entrepreneurial activity rather than a corporate one. They say even in states with the highest rates of investor ownership, it’s not institutional buyers driving the trend. In addition, they say - [Chicago Overtakes Manhattan in Apartment Conversions](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/chicago-overtakes-manhattan-in-apartment-conversions/) - Rentals A new report from Rentcafe says the wave of adaptive reuse projects is accelerating at a record pace. In 2024 the number of apartments resulting from converted buildings came in around 25k - which is 50% more than the units delivered the year before and double the figures from 2022. In addition they say there - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Hits Lowest Level in 15 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-growth-hits-lowest-level-in-15-years/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.4% year over year in August, 2025. In addition, rent in both high-end and low-end price tiers climbed just slightly year over year. “Annual single-family rent growth fell to its lowest level in more than 15 years this - [Fun Facts for Halloween](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fun-facts-for-halloween/) - Infographics Today is Halloween - also known as “All Hallows’ Eve” and tonight will entail scary creatures begging for various candy and other creepy things. A recent graphic from the still-shuttered U.S. Census Bureau identifies those places across the nation with some SPOOKY-SOUNDING names.... Stay safe, have a Happy Halloween and as always have a Happy - [33% of Americans Have More Credit Card Debt Than Savings](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/33-of-americans-have-more-credit-card-debt-than-savings/) - Infographics According to Bankrate data analyzed by Statista says one in three Americans now have more credit card debt than emergency savings. This is up 10 percentage points from 2011, when the question was first polled. In addition, around 53% of respondents said their savings were currently exceeding their credit card debt. Indeed.... Stay safe and - [Zumper's Best Cities for Singles for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-best-cities-for-singles/) - Market Trends What are the best U.S. cities for singles? Which cities offer singles the best lifestyle & opportunities to meet a better half? Well, Zumper analyzed 100 of America's top cities to find out. They looked at median rent, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment. - [Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums are Increasing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/homeowners-insurance-premiums-are-increasing/) - Economics CNBC is reporting that while homeowner’s insurance premiums vary widely from state to state, they are all going up. They say that according to experts, increasingly severe storms and other disasters, combined with rising housing costs, are pushing rates higher. In fact, California’s recent wildfires could cause insurance premiums to go up by 21% across - [Pending Home Sales Up 3.8% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-3-8-year-over-year/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 4% in August, 2025 and were up 3.8% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 74.7 in August. “Lower mortgage rates are enabling more home buyers to go under contract...In - [Which States Tax Income and How](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/which-states-tax-income-and-how/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says that In the first century of state income taxation, only four states transitioned from a graduated-rate to a single-rate, or flat, individual income tax structure. However, the past four years have brought significant focus on income tax reform and relief, and with that, something of a flat tax revolution. Their recent report talks about - [Regulation & Rents - Housing Laws Might be Hurting the Very population They Aim to Help](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/regulation-rents-housing-laws-might-be-hurting-the-very-population-they-aim-to-help/) - Legislative A new report from Metropolitan Insight (MetroSight) says housing laws might be hurting the very population they aim to help. The report addresses a critical question: Do rental housing regulations lead to higher rents? Their analysis finds that, on average, they do, particularly for lower-income renters and residents of small multifamily properties. There's a lot - [White House Puts the CFPB on the Chopping Block](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/white-house-puts-the-cfpb-is-on-the-chopping-block/) - Legislative Reuters is reporting that White House budget director Russell Vought said he plans to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB). According to the report, Vought said the agency has persecuted small businesses but failed to protect consumers: "All they want to do is weaponize the tools of financial laws against basically small mom-and-pop lenders and - [Annual Rate Growth for Storage Returns After 3-Year Dip](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/annual-rate-growth-for-storage-returns-after-3-year-dip/) - Rentals In their latest Self Storage National Report, Yardi says national advertised rates were up 0.9% year-over-year in September 2025, with an annualized average rent per square foot of $16.80 for the combined mix of unit sizes and types. This compares to 0.3% in August and 0.1% in July. In addition, Yardi says nearly all of - [Vinyl is Now the Most Used Principal Exterior Wall Material](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/vinyl-is-now-the-most-used-principal-exterior-wall-material/) - Market Trends A new report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing found that vinyl siding is now the most common principal siding material for new single-family homes started in 2024 at 26%. This was followed by stucco at 25%, fiber cement siding (such as Hardiplank or Hardiboard) at 23% and by brick or brick veneer at 16%. Their data came from the - [Delinquencies are Inching Up, Affordability is Improving and Refinances are Surging](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/delinquencies-are-inching-up-affordability-is-improving-and-refinances-are-surging/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses how mortgage delinquencies are inching up, affordability is finally improving and refinance demand is surging as mortgage rates dip back toward 6%. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor Report for October 2025, that reveals where the - [Existing Home Sales Drop 0.2% in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-0-2-in-august/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 0.2% in August, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4 million. Total housing inventory at the end of August was 1.53 million units, down 1.3% from July and up 11.7% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.6-month supply - [Cotality Home Price Insights – October 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-home-price-insights-october-2025/) - Residential According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Home Price Insights (HPI) report, price growth in August rose 1.3%. In addition, they say monthly price increases were in negative territory - down 0.3% between July & August 2025, following a 0.2% decline in July. Interestingly, negative home price growth is mainly concentrated in Florida where seven - [Foreclosure Activity Up 18% Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-18-year-over-year/) - Data According to ATTOM Data’s August 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 35,697 residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) down 1.1% from July and up 18.1% from a year ago. ATTOM says, nationwide, one in every 3,987 housing units had a foreclosure filing in August. States with the worst - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – October 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-october-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate rose by 16 basis points (bps) in August to 3.43% and is up 10 bps from the same time last year, marking a return to annual increases after falling in June and July. In addition, serious delinquencies (loans 90+ days past due but not - [Fire Prevention Week 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fire-prevention-week-2025/) - Infographics This week was National Fire Prevention Week (October 5th – 11th, 2025) and one of the best ways to celebrate is to check all your properties’ smoke alarms for functionality and age. If you have one that’s over than 10 years old, that means it’s time to replace it! And when you do, National REIA - [States With the Most U.S. Billionaires](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-with-the-most-u-s-billionaires/) - Infographics A couple months ago we learned who the richest person was in every state. But, have you wondered how many billionaires there were in each state? Well, the folks over at the Visual Capitalist sifted through the Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list and then illustrated the number of billionaires in each state. Stay safe and have - [ADP National Employment Report – September 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-september-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for September, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 32k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. “Despite - [Yardi Says Rents Falter in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-rents-falter-in-september/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in September, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent dropping $6 to $1,750 and year-over-year rent growth falling to 0.6%. Yardi says demand and economic growth are starting to show signs of cooling. “The poor performance comes as demand shows signs of weakening - [How the Nation’s Housing Changed in 20 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-the-nations-housing-changed-in-20-years/) - Data How has the Nation’s Housing Changed over the last 20 Years? The Census Bureau says it's been 20 years since the American Community Survey (ACS) began collecting detailed information on housing in the U.S. - giving us a window into changes that reshaped the nation’s housing over two decades. Despite the 2007 housing crash sparked - [New Home Sales Down Slightly in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-slightly-in-july/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in July, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 656k, which is 0.6% lower than June’s revised rate and is 8.2% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $403,800 with an average sales - [Construction Employment Dips In August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/construction-employment-dips-in-august/) - Economics Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment decreased by 7k positions in August and has seen little change since December (less than 1% increase). In addition, the report says the unemployment rate for recent construction industry workers in August was only 3.2%. Construction employment in August totaled 8,295,000, seasonally adjusted. “The latest - [How to Stay in Control as a Landlord](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-to-stay-in-control-as-a-landlord/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive deep into one of the most overlooked topics in real estate: setting boundaries with tenants. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation will reframe how you view your rental business—and your tenants. Click here to listen. - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – October 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-october-2025/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for October 2025, national median rent dropped 0.4% in September to $1,394 - the second consecutive month-over-month decline. They say it’s likely we’ll see further modest rent declines through the remainder of the year. “All of our key indicators are pointing toward ongoing sluggishness in the multifamily rental - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 2.3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-2-3-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices fell 0.1% in July. However, year-over-year, house prices have risen 2.3% from July 2024 to July 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes - [Hiring Your Spouse? Here are Ways to Maximize Tax Savings](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hiring-your-spouse-here-are-ways-to-to-maximize-tax-savings/) - Real Estate Blogger Hiring Your Spouse? Here are Ways to to Maximize Tax Savings By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Did you know that hiring your spouse as an employee in your business can lead to significant tax savings? However, if not done correctly, this arrangement can backfire. Here are five key things to keep in mind to ensure compliance - [Income, Poverty & Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/income-poverty-health-insurance-coverage-in-the-united-states-2024/) - Data The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statistical data that measures income, poverty & health insurance coverage in the United States in 2024. The data comes from three Census Bureau reports: “Income in the United States: 2024,” “Poverty in the United States: 2024,” and “Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024.” Among the findings; Real - [Personal Income and Outlays – August 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-august-2025/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income in August increased $95.7 billion (up 0.4% at a monthly rate). Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) increased $86.1 billion (up 0.4%) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $69.9 billion (0.3%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, - [New Home Sales Surge 20.5% in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-surge-20-5-in-august/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in August, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800k, which is 20.5% higher than July’s revised rate and is 15.4% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in August was $413,500 with an average sales - [Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment - 12th year in a Row!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-choose-real-estate-as-best-investment-12th-year-in-a-row/) - Data Once again we're hearing it....and it doesn't get old; For the 12th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Overall, when the numbers are broken down, the numbers show that 37% prefer real estate, 23% prefer gold, 16% prefer stocks & - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 2.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-2-9-year-over-year/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices fell 0.2% in June. Year-over-year, house prices rose 2.9% from June 2024 to June 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family - [Charles Tassell Accepts Position with USDA in Trump Administration](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/charles-tassell-accepts-position-with-usda-in-trump-administration/) - Legislative 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 of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD). Charles will - [Washington State Institutes Rent Control](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/washington-state-institutes-rent-control/) - Legislative In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured home rent is also capped at - [The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes Across the County](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-one-big-beautiful-bills-cuts-taxes-across-the-county/) - Legislative The Tax Foundation says that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4th) makes the most significant legislative changes to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). They point out how the measure makes permanent the individual tax changes first put in place by the TCJA, avoiding a - [Redfin Says Summer 2025 was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Over a Decade](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/redfin-says-summer-2025-was-the-strongest-buyers-market-in-over-a-decade/) - Market Trends Now that Fall is finally here, the numbers are rolling in. Recent MLS data analyzed by Redfin says there were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in August. In addition, they say June 2025 was the only month in records dating back 2013 when sellers outnumbered buyers by - [Condo Residents in Oregon Make Unsettling Discovery in Crawl Space](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/condo-residents-in-oregon-make-unsettling-discovery-in-crawl-space/) - News When most people think of a crawlspace, they usually think of a dark place with lots of spiders and creepy things moving about. However, residents of a condo building in Oregon saw & heard some strange activity coming from theirs. According to a report on FOX News, a squatter had taken up residence in the - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Drop in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-drop-in-august/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in August, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,307,000, which is 8.5% lower than July’s revised number but and is 6% lower than one year ago. August’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 403k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for September ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-september-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for September, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1517 (no change) and $1894 (down 0.2%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “National rent prices have cooled over the past - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Showed Signs of Weakness in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-growth-showed-signs-of-weakness-in-july/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.3% year over year in July, 2025. In addition, July rent for detached rentals grew by 2.2%, and attached rental rates rose by 1.8%. “After a strong start to the year, single-family rent growth is clearly losing steam...in - [Americans on Welfare](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-on-welfare/) - Infographics Earlier this week we posted recently released statistical data from the Census Bureau that measured income, poverty & health insurance coverage. Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist takes a look at Americans on Welfare, breaking down each state's percentage of households on income or food support (as of 2023). As always, stay safe and have a - [Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Would Sink New York Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/mamdanis-rent-freeze-would-sink-new-york-landlords/) - Real Estate Blogger Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Would Sink New York Landlords By Howard Husock It began as a New Year’s Day campaign stunt. A New York mayoral candidate wearing a suit and tie jumped into icy water off Brooklyn’s Coney Island. His goal was to call attention to his proposal to freeze the city’s rents. But now that - [Cotality Home Price Insights - September 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-home-price-insights-september-2025/) - Residential According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Home Price Insights (HPI) report, price growth in July dipped to 1.4%, which is well below the 2.7% rate of inflation recorded in the CPI during that same period. They say the 2025 spring homebuyers season ended softly, with slower price growth dominating the narrative and potentially opening - [Understanding Geocodes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/understanding-geocodes/) - technology We live in a world of geocodes. But, you may be thinking; what the heck's a geocode and how does geocoding work? With that quesiton in mind, ATTOM Data recently posted an article to help shed light on this technological innovation. Any website or app that requests your name and address will potentially convert that - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for September ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-september-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "Measured by the number of jobs, the economy has grown at a steadily slower pace for the past few years, but new government policies seem to be accelerating that trend. While the - [This One Real Estate Investing Event Changed My Life](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/this-one-real-estate-investing-event-changed-my-life/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber shares her personal journey into real estate investing and the pivotal role conferences and networking have played in her success. She reflects on how one event in 2011 sparked opportunities that led to over $200 million in real estate sales and the - [The Most & Least Expensive States for Retirees](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-most-least-expensive-states-for-retirees/) - Infographics VOIP service OOMA says retirement is the well-earned chapter of life when you can finally escape the busy workweek to focus on relaxation, personal pursuits and quality time with your loved ones. Indeed....and today's graphic lays out the most and least expensive state for retirees. Hat tip to Ooma.com - [Top 20 Suburbs for a Quieter Life Away From the City](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-20-suburbs-for-a-quieter-life-away-from-the-city/) - Market Trends Realtor.com says cities may be thought of as glamorous and exciting, but many prefer the suburbs. However, how do you know which suburb to pick? They recently combed through data from various sources (Census, cost of living, school rankings and quality of life metrics) to come up with the top 20 suburbs for a quieter life - [U.S. Construction Spending Dips Slightly](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-dips-slightly-2/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,139.1 billion, down 0.1% from June’s revised number. In addition, July’s estimate is 2.8% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $886.5 billion in July, which - [Unemployment Rate Stays Flat in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-stays-flat-in-july/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2%. In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in health care and in social assistance. The federal government continued to lose jobs. Click here to - [The Growing Divergence in Major Home Foundation Types](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-growing-divergence-in-major-home-foundation-types/) - Data According to recent NAHB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction , 73% of all new single-family homes started in 2024 were built on slab foundations, followed by 17% with a full/partial basement and 9.2% with a crawl space. Interestingly, the NAHB says these data show the upward trend in slab adoption, widening - [Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-slightly-in-july/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 0.4% in July, 2025 but were up 0.7% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 71.7 in July. However, the NAR says buyers still remain hesitant: “Even with modest improvements in - [August's Unemployment Rate Remains Flat](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/augusts-unemployment-rate-remains-flat/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in August, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.3%. In addition, the report says a job gain in health care was partially offset by losses in federal government and in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas - [Inflation Up 0.4% in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-0-4-in-august/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in August, 2025. The all items index was up 2.9% for the 12 months ending in August. The shelter index increased 0.4% and was the primary factor in the all items monthly increase. The index - [ATTOM's 10 Most Vulnerable Housing Markets in Q2 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-10-most-vulnerable-housing-markets-in-q2-2025/) - Residential Recent analysis from ATTOM Data took a look housing markets across the U.S. to identify those most and least susceptible to downturns. Based on factors like home affordability, equity levels, foreclosure activity, and unemployment rates they reveal the top 10 most vulnerable U.S. housing markets by county in Q2, 2025. The housing markets are: Charlotte - [Fall Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Lawn Next Spring](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fall-fertilization-tips-for-a-healthy-lawn-next-spring/) - Infographics The first day of Fall is this Monday, September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Today’s infographic from The Home Depot lays out exactly what needs to be done to prepare your yard for the winter months ahead - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – September 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-september-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate fell 8 basis points (bps) in July to 3.27%. Cures rose by 17% in the month, but remained 9% below last year’s levels. In addition, ICE says FHA loans remain the primary driver of stress in the market. In July, FHA delinquencies ticked down - [Washington State Rent Control Enforcement Forces Landlords to Return Rent Increases](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/washington-state-rent-control-enforcement-forces-landlords-to-return-rent-increases/) - Legal We first posted about this a few months ago, now the games have begun: The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has entered into eight resolutions with landlords across the state in the first enforcement action under their new rent control law. The landlords agreed to withdraw rent increase - [Mamdani’s Pledged Rent Freeze is Rattling Mom & Pop Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/mamdanis-pledged-rent-freeze-is-rattling-mom-pop-landlords/) - Legislative The Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) is reporting that a pledged rent freeze by New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is "rattling" mom & pop landlords - who often own small apartment buildings and say the Mamdani’s housing policy could damage their businesses. New York City will elect a new mayor this November. - [ADP National Employment Report – August 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-august-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for August, 2025, private sector employment increased by 54k jobs and annual pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Insider IRS Secrets: Tax Hacks for Real Estate Investors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/insider-irs-secrets-tax-hacks-for-real-estate-investors/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson - a former IRS agent, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and real estate investor who reveals how real estate investors can legally reduce taxes, grow income, and protect wealth. Dr. Jackson shares her unique - [Average Income by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-income-by-state/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says personal income levels vary widely across the nation, shaped by differences in industries, costs of living, and economic growth. Today's graphic illustrates these income levels by state (per capita) showing where residents, on average, earn the most. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [Multifamily Construction Reaches 38-year High in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/multifamily-construction-reaches-38-year-high-in-2024/) - Data According to recent Census data analyzed by the NAHB's Eye on Housing, in 2024 completed multifamily units recorded their highest level since 1986 coming in at 608k units. In addition, the report says that for the 8th consecutive year, most multifamily units were in buildings with 50 or more units. And, among those units completed - [Housing Starts Up 5.2% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-5-2-in-july/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in July, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,428,000, which is 5.2% higher than June’s revised number and is 12.9% higher than one year ago. July’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 470k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [Zillow Says Home Values Rising in Half of the Country...Falling in the Other](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillow-says-home-values-rising-in-half-of-the-country-falling-in-the-other/) - Market Trends A recent report from Zillow says home values rose in half of the nation's largest markets over the past year, while falling in the other half. Their latest market report says buyers are gaining leverage across the country and sellers cutting prices at record rates to compete - but they say they're losing the war - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 1.9% Annual Gain in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-1-9-annual-gain-in-june/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.9% annual increase for June, 2025. Their 10-City Composite posted 2.6% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 2.1% year-over-year increase. They say there there is currently a decisive shift in the housing market: “June's results mark the continuation of - [The Most Common Job in Every State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-most-common-job-in-every-state/) - Infographics What are the most common job types in every state? You might take a wild guess, but there's a good chance you'd be wrong and surprised - especially you compare it with 1998. Today's graphic from the folks over at the Visual Capitalist took at the most common job types in 1998 and compared them - [How High are the Gas Taxes in Your State – 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-high-are-the-gas-taxes-in-your-state-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says states tax fuel in several ways, including sales taxes, per-gallon excise taxes collected at the pump, taxes imposed on wholesalers (which are passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices), and a variety of operational taxes, such as underground storage tank fees, that are often charged to the retailer. - [Yardi Says Rent Growth Flat in Summer Slowdown](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-rent-growth-flat-in-summer-slowdown/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in August, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent dropping $1 to $1,755. Year-over-year rent growth was 0.7%. Yardi says multifamily rent growth cooled in August, consistent with seasonal trends. "Rent growth is expected to remain lackluster through year-end. Momentum is slowing across - [How High are the Gas Taxes in Your State - 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-high-are-the-gas-taxes-in-your-state-2024/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says states tax fuel in several ways, including sales taxes, per-gallon excise taxes collected at the pump, taxes imposed on wholesalers (which are passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices), and a variety of operational taxes, such as underground storage tank fees, that are often charged to the retailer. - [Existing Home Sales Jump 2% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-jump-2-in-july/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 2% in July, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million. Total housing inventory at the end of July was 1.55 million units, up 0.6% from June and up 15.7% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.6-month supply - [Personal Income and Outlays – July 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-july-2025/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income in July increased $112.3 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate). Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) increased $93.9 billion (0.4%) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $69.9 billion (0.3%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, personal interest - [Room for Rent: A Newcomer’s Guide](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/room-for-rent-a-newcomers-guide/) - Real Estate Blogger Room for Rent: A Newcomer’s Guide By Scot Aubrey Hula Hoop. Pet Rock. Rubik’s Cube. All fads that had their moment and every once in a while, resurface with a new generation. There is another old/new idea that is becoming a more popular option in an expensive and competitive real estate market, renting by the - [Remodelers Outnumber Single-family Builders](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/remodelers-outnumber-single-family-builders/) - Data Recent Census data analyzed by the NAHB's Eye on Housing shows that the number of residential remodelers in the U.S. has reached a record high of 128,187, which is 65% higher than the number of residential builders (single-family & multifamily) at 77,455. Interestingly, the growth in the number of remodelers significantly outpaced builders between 2017 - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Stabilizes at New Post-Pandemic Average](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rent-growth-stabilizes-at-new-post-pandemic-average/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in June, 2025. In addition, breaking it down, rent for detached units grew by 2.6%, and attached rental rates rose 2.4%. "Annual single-family rent growth appears to have stabilized just shy of 3% in - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for August ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-august-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for August, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1517 (down 0.2%) and $1897 (down 0.4%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “This month’s report marks a key turning point. - [Labor Day by the Numbers 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/labor-day-by-the-numbers-2025/) - Infographics Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer so here’s a quick infographic from WalletHub with some interesting & updated facts about the holiday. As always, have a Happy Friday…..and, of course, Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!!! Source: WalletHub Hat tip to WalletHub. - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for August ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-august-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "With lower growth in the economy we very likely will see a slide in real estate values in the next year and especially in home prices, which itself will exacerbate the situation: - [The All-Too-Real Challenges of Property Management](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-all-too-real-challenges-of-property-management/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Omaha REIA’s “REIA Radio, hosts Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch let it rip on the all-too-real challenges of property management - from $70K boilers and $50K sewer line descaling quotes to tenants leaving behind disaster zones and thousand-dollar make-ready bills. Sound familiar? They don’t just vent, they offer up smart, scrappy - [ATTOM Says Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attom-says-foreclosure-activity-up-13-year-over-year/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s July 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 26,128 residential properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) up 11% from June and up 13% from a year ago. ATTOM says, nationwide, one in every 3,939 housing units had a foreclosure filing in July. States with the worst - [Housing Starts Jump in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-jump-in-june/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in June, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,321,000, which is 4.6% higher than May’s revised number but is 0.5% lower than one year ago. June’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 414k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits - [Average Internet Speeds Over Time](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-internet-speeds-over-time/) - Infographics It seems like just yesterday that when your phone dialed up AOL or maybe Earthlink to get on the internet - and if you're old enough you can still here those sounds. Well, we've come a long way since then. Today's graphic from Chartistry (and Ooma) visualizes how connection speeds have drastically increased over time. - [Many Older Americans Decide They Don’t Need to Own a House](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/many-older-americans-decide-they-dont-need-to-own-a-house/) - Market Trends Do you need to own a house? A recent story in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says many older Americans have decided that they do not. They say rising property taxes, insurance and home-repair costs (like HVAC) are prompting many people 55 and older to consider renting. In addition they say renting offers - [Resilience](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/resilience/) - Real Estate Blogger Resilience By Jane Garvey One of the most important personal traits for long term success in any endeavor is resilience. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, resilience is the “ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change”. It isn’t what happens, it is how you react. Your attitude is key. When my late husband - [Top 50 Bed Bug Cities for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-50-bed-big-cities-for-2025/) - Health It's time for Terminix's annual list of the top bed bug infested cities. Once again Philadelphia takes the top spot (2nd year in a row), while New York and Cleveland/Akron both climb higher into the top five. Interesting, the states that seem to appear the most are Ohio, Texas, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania. "We have - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-in-june/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in June, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,136.2 billion, down 0.4% from May’s revised number. In addition, June’s estimate is 2.9% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $883.1 billion in June, which - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 2.3% Annual Gain in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-2-3-annual-gain-in-may/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 2.3% annual increase for May, 2025. Their 10-City Composite and their 20-City Composite both increased 0.4%, year-over-year. Yardi says the trends are experiencing broad-based fatigue: "Monthly trends also signaled broad-based fatigue. All three headline indices rose just 0.4% on a non-seasonally - [Inflation Up 0.2% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-0-2-in-july/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in July, 2025. The all items index was up 2.7% for the 12 months ending in July. The shelter index increased 0.2% and was the primary factor in the all items monthly increase. The indexes - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – August 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-august-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate rose 15 basis points (bps) to 3.35% in June. FHA delinquencies, which ICE says tend to experience more seasonality, rose by 41 bps in June, the highest level since 2013 (excluding the 2020-2021 pandemic-era impact). In addition they say FHA loans now represent more - [The Richest Person in Every State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-richest-person-in-every-state/) - Infographics Have you ever wondered who was the richest person in your state? Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist shows who that person is along with their net-worth (using data from Forbes). Now you know... As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! From tech moguls to retail tycoons, the richest person in each U.S. - [Percent of Equity-Rich Properties in Each State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/percent-of-equity-rich-properties-in-each-state/) - Residential A recent report from ATTOM data says that in Q2 2025, 47.4% of all mortgaged residential properties across the country were equity‑rich - reversing three straight quarterly declines. They say the rebound points to ongoing strength of homeowner equity amid shifting market conditions. ATTOM defines an equity‑rich mortgage as one in which the combined loan - [Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment - for the 11th year in a Row](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-choose-real-estate-as-best-investment-for-the-12th-year-in-a-row/) - Data We have posted about this for many years now and it does not get old; Indeed...For the 11th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Overall, when the numbers are broken down, the numbers show that 36% prefer real estate, 22% - [Yardi Says Multifamily Saw Tepid Gains in July, but Demand Remains Strong](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-saw-tepid-gains-in-july-but-demand-remains-strong/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in July, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $2 to $1,754. Year-over-year rent growth was 0.7%. Yardi says multifamily rents due to robust demand, however elevated levels of lease-up inventory continue to restrain growth. "...rent growth has been restrained, largely due - [GDP Up 3% in Q2 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-down-3-up-q2-2025/) - Economics According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3% in Q2 2024. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Investors Account for 30% of all Single Family Home Purchases](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investors-account-for-30-of-all-single-family-home-purchases/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses how individual buyers may be sidelined by high rates, but investors are stepping in - now accounting for nearly 30% of all single-family home purchases, the highest share on record. Kathy shares how small, nimble investors are outpacing Wall Street giants like - [State by State Foreclosure Activity](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/state-by-state-foreclosure-activity/) - Infographics In a post earlier this week, we learned that foreclosure activity was up slightly during the first half of 2025. Today's graphic from ATTOM illustrates that foreclosure activity by state as well identifying the top 10 states. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to ATTOM. - [Personal Income and Outlays – June 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-june-2025/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income in June increased $71.4 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate). Disposable personal income (DPI – personal income less personal current taxes) increased $61 billion (0.3%) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $69.9 billion (0.3%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, personal interest - [Pending Home Sales Down 2.8% Year-Over-Year in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-2-8-year-over-year-in-june/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 0.8% in June, 2025 and down 2.8% year over year. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in June. The NAR's explanation offers a mixed bag of variables: “The data shows a continuation - [GDP Down 0.3% in Q1 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-down-0-3-in-q1-2025/) - Economics According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3% in Q1 2024. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [ADP National Employment Report – July 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-july-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for July, 2025, private sector employment increased by 104k jobs and annual pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Frustrated Sellers are Delisting Properties & Putting them on the Rental Market](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/frustrated-sellers-are-delisting-properties-putting-them-on-the-rental-market/) - Market Trends CNBC's Diana Olick says it’s getting harder to sell a home, as rising supply, high mortgage rates and waning consumer confidence conspire to keep potential buyers on the sidelines. She says some frustrated sellers are deciding to de-list their properties and instead offer them on the rental market - which is putting them in direct - [Condo Prices See 2nd Largest Price Drop in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/condo-prices-see-2nd-largest-price-drop-in-may/) - Data Citing MLS data, a recent report from Redfin says condo prices are falling because there are roughly 80% more condo sellers than buyers in the market. They point out that the only time condo prices posted a larger year-over-year decline was back in April, 2023. Condo sales were down 11.9% in May - the largest - [How to Diversify Your Self-Directed IRA Portfolio for Long-Term Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-to-diversify-your-self-directed-ira-portfolio-for-long-term-growth/) - Real Estate Blogger How to Diversify Your Self-Directed IRA Portfolio for Long-Term Growth By Carl Fischer Diversification is a key strategy for building a resilient investment portfolio, and self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) offer unparalleled flexibility to achieve this goal. Traditional brokerage house IRAs limited to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds have their place for those who know and understand - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 2.8% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-2-8-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices fell 0.2% in May. Year-over-year, house prices rose 2.8% from May 2024 to May 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for July ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-july-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for July, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1520 (flat) and $1905 (down 0.3%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “Even with ongoing economic uncertainty, the U.S. rental market - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q2 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q2-2025/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q2 2025 were 7% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q2 2025 was 65%. In addition, approximately 89.6% of the housing units in the United States in Q2 were occupied and 10.4% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [Existing Home Sales Drop 2.7% in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-2-7-in-june/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 2.7% in June, 2025 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million. Total housing inventory at the end of June was 1.53 million units, down 0.6% from May and up 15.9% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.7-month supply - [The Most Popular HGTV Show in Every State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-most-popular-hgtv-show-in-every-state/) - Infographics A story on Realtor.com recently revealed the most popular HGTV shows in every state across America. Citing data from Deed Street Capital, the results revealed that favorites differed among the states, however, there was one clear winner - Property Brothers. Indeed... stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to Realtor.com. - [New Home Sales Up Slightly in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-slightly-in-june/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in June, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627k, which is 0.6% higher than May’s revised rate but is 6.6% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in June was $401,800 with an average sales - [US Cities Gaining & Losing Corporate HQ's](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/us-cities-gaining-losing-corporate-hqs/) - Infographics Once again, we're seeing migration from high-tax states to lower tax, lower regulation states - only this time it's corporate headquarters and not just people. Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist illustrates those cities with new corporate headquarters location as well as those places losing them. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!! - [Father & Son in Real Estate - 80 Years of Wisdom and Lessons Learned](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/father-son-in-real-estate-80-years-of-wisdom-and-lessons-learned/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron is joined by a very special guest—his father, Bill. With over 80 years of life experience and decades of investing under his belt, Bill shares timeless wisdom on what it’s like investing in real estate across generations. Together, David and his dad reflect on - [First Time at a REIA Meeting - How One Night Shifted a Real Estate Strategy](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/first-time-at-a-reia-meeting-how-one-night-shifted-a-real-estate-strategy/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meeting. This is a must-listen for for new investors, REIA members, and anyone serious about growing in real estate! "From walking - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – July 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-july-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate ticked down 2 basis points (bps) to 3.20% in May, though it is up 5.2% (16 bps) year over year. Serious delinquencies (loans 90+ days past due but not in foreclosure) improved seasonally for the 5th consecutive month but are still up 56k (14%) - [Top 10 Cities with Biggest Self Storage Sales Volumes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-cities-with-biggest-self-storage-sales-volumes/) - Rentals According to recent data from StorageCafe, the self storage sector continues to attract investor attention with transaction volume in Q1 2025 reaching $855 million, up 37% from one year ago. They say this increase indicates renewed confidence in the asset class, reflecting solid demand and a diversifying consumer base. In addition, the first quarter of - [Inflation Up 0.3% in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-0-3-in-june/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in June, 2025. The all items index was up 2.7% for the 12 months ending in June. The shelter index increased 0.2% and was the primary factor in the all items monthly increase. The indexes - [U.S. Construction Spending Dips in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-dips-in-may/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in May, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,138.2 billion, down 0.3% from April’s revised number. In addition, April’s estimate is 3.5% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $888.9 billion in May, which - [Cotality Says Single-Family Rents Continue to Rise](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-says-single-family-rents-continue-to-rise/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 3.1% year over year in May, 2025. Single-family rent prices in May were up 1.1% from April. In addition, breaking it down, rent for detached units grew by 2.6%, and attached rental rates rose 2.8%. Annual single-family rent - [Foreclosure Activity Up Slightly in First Half of 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-slightly-in-first-half-of-2025/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s Mid-Year 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 187,659 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) in the first six months of 2025. That figure is up 5.8% from one year ago and up 1.1% from the same time period two years ago. States - [Yardi Says Multifamilies Maintained Tepid Growth in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamilies-maintained-tepid-growth-in-june/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in June, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $3 to $1,749. Year-over-year rent growth was 0.9%. Yardi says growth remains tepid as the market balances between robust demand and supply while economic uncertainty is high: Multifamily performance remained solid through mid-year - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for July ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-july-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "One of the key problems for consumers over the last few year has been the high cost of housing. Since 2020 the average home costs 50 percent - [Zillow Says Saying Yes to Pets Pays Off for Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillow-says-saying-yes-to-pets-pays-off-for-landlords/) - Rentals Zillow says saying yes to Fido or Mittens can help landlords lease faster. They say recent data show that rental listings on their site allowing pets are typically leased eight days faster than those that don't. In addition they say 58% of renters have pets, up from 46% in 2019. Interestingly, Zillow says almost half - [Arizona Lawsuit Against Investors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/arizona-lawsuit-against-investors/) - Real Estate Blogger Arizona Lawsuit Against Investors By Jeffery S. Watson On March 7, 2025, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County by the Attorney General of the State of Arizona, Kristin K. Mayes, which laid out allegations regarding “a convoluted scheme by the defendants to strip Arizona homeowners of millions of - [June's 10 Hottest Housing Markets](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/junes-10-hottest-housing-markets/) - Market Trends New England dominated the list of America's hottest housing markets in June, according to Realtor.com. They say homebuyers in the NE region aren’t backing down, even as prices continue to climb and inventory becomes increasingly tight. The report says it’s not just about affordability - it’s about proximity, lifestyle, and long-term value. While high prices - [Back to School Sales Tax Holidays 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/back-to-school-sales-tax-holidays-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes Several states across the nation are holding sales tax holidays during the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy is for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Sale Tax Institute and actually covers the entire year – as well as - [Harvard’s 2025 State of the Nation’s Housing Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/harvards-2025-state-of-the-nations-housing-report/) - Data In their new State of the Nation's Housing Report, Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies says the US housing market is shrouded in uncertainty. Among their conclusions, they say high home prices and interest rates have pushed sales to their lowest level in 30 years; insurance premiums and property taxes are rising; and high rents - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 2.7% Annual Gain in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-2-7-annual-gain-in-april/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 2.7% annual increase for April, 2025. Their 10-City Composite increased 4.1% and their 20-City Composite increased 3.4%, year-over-year. Yardi says the market is increasingly being driven by fundamentals rather than speculative fervor: “The housing market continued its gradual deceleration in April, - [State by State Beer Taxes 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/state-by-state-beer-taxes-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says as we head into the summer months, many Americans enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day. However, beer taxes might dampen the vibe. They point out that here in the U.S., taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer. This burden accounts for more of the - [Airbnb Updates Terms of Service for Payments](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnb-updates-terms-of-service-for-payments/) - Rentals In late June, Airbnb issued an important update to their Payment Terms. According to a release, updates to their Payments Terms are effective immediately for all first time users and for existing users on September 8, 2025. If you have Airbnb rentals in your portfolio, it is important to take a look at these new - [Financing Outside the Box: How Today's Investors Fund Deals](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/financing-outside-the-box-how-todays-investors-fund-deals/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber talks with Patrick Penner from Coast to Coast Mortgage, about creative financing options for real estate investors. They explore strategies such as Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRR), Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, and the importance of asset protection. Patrick shares - [The Liquidity Trap: Why Real Estate Investors Are Rethinking Capital in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-liquidity-trap-why-real-estate-investors-are-rethinking-capital-in-2025/) - Real Estate Blogger The Liquidity Trap: Why Real Estate Investors Are Rethinking Capital in 2025 By Jason K. Powers A few years ago, it seemed like money was everywhere. Banks were handing out loans at rock-bottom interest rates, hard money lenders were eager to get in on the action, and private capital was flowing freely. Fast forward to - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-3-year-over-year/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices house prices fell 0.4% in April. Year-over-year, house prices rose 3% from April 2024 to April 2025. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family - [FHFA Directs Enterprises to Consider Crypto Currency as an Asset for Loans](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-directs-enterprises-to-consider-crypto-currency-as-an-asset-for-loans/) - Economics FHFA Director William J. Pulte recently issued an order directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto currency as an asset for single-family loans. According to Pulte's directive, cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class that may offer an opportunity to build wealth outside of the stock & bond markets. In addition, prior to implementing - [Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in June '25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-drops-slightly-in-june-25/) - News According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147k in June, 2025 with the unemployment rate dropping lightly to 4.1%. In addition, the report says Job gains occurred in state government and health care. However, contrary to what was seen over the past few years, the - [New Home Sales Down 13.7% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-13-7-in-may/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in May, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623k, which is 13.7% lower than April’s revised rate and is 6.3% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $426,600 with an average sales - [ADP National Employment Report – June 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-june-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for June, 2025, private sector employment increased by 33k jobs and annual pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Construction Employment Up in 33 States Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/construction-employment-up-in-33-states-year-over-year/) - News Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment increased year-over-year in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May. In addition, Association officials noted that employment gains in the industry have been muted amid questions about a range of federal labor, tax and trade policies. “Construction has been in a holding pattern - [Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to Children](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/population-of-older-adults-now-comparable-to-children/) - Infographics The U.S. Census Bureau says that from 2023-2024, the population aged 65+ increased by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million). Interestingly, this means ongoing growth among older folks, coupled with persistent annual declines those under 18 has reduced the gap between these two groups from - [The Least & Most Expensive U.S. States](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-least-most-expensive-u-s-states/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist asks; How much do prices actually differ across America? Today's graphic takes a look at price parity across the U.S. by looking at things like the price of food, bills, gas, and other living costs. Not surprising, California is the nation’s most expensive state with Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma being the least - [Federal Court Says Landlords Due Compensation For Covid Eviction Ban](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/federal-court-says-landlords-due-compensation-for-covid-eviction-ban/) - Legal The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that a federal court recently ruled that landlords are due compensation and have a right to pursue compensation claims for losses suffered during the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction ban moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied the - [Personal Income and Outlays - May 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-and-outlays-may-2025/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income in May decreased $109.6 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate). Disposable personal income (DPI - personal income less personal current taxes) decreased $125 billion (0.6%) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) decreased $29.3 billion (0.1%). Personal outlays (the sum of PCE, personal interest - [Revolutionizing Luxury Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/revolutionizing-luxury-real-estate-and-short-term-rentals/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Stephen Petasky, who is leading the charge in the evolving luxury real estate market. As Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, he’s redefining high-end vacation homeownership through innovative co-ownership models, managing $100M+ in luxury properties across - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – June 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-june-2025/) - Data According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, mortgage delinquencies held relatively steady in April with the national delinquency (DQ) rate rising by just 1 basis point (bp) to 3.22% in the month. The national DQ rate is up 13 bps (4.1%) YoY and while serious delinquencies (SDQs) ‒ loans 90+ days past due but not - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for June ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-june-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for June, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1520 and $1,910 (up 0.2%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. In addition, they said on an annual basis, one-bedroom rent - [Pending Home Sales Up 1.8% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-1-8-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 1.8% in in May, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72.6 in May. “Consistent job gains and rising wages are modestly helping the housing market...Hourly wages are increasing faster than home prices. - [Existing Home Sales Up 0.8% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-0-8-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 0.8% in May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million – down 0.7% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.54 million units, up 6.2% from April and up 20.3% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Is New York City's Housing Crisis so Bad that a Socialist Might Become Mayor?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-new-york-citys-housing-crisis-so-bad-that-a-socialist-might-become-mayor/) - Legislative The Wall Street Journal had an interesting piece (reposted on Realtor.com) about New York City's Mayoral primary that subsequently took place on June, 24th. Their article suggested that NYC's housing crisis has reached such epic proportions that a Democratic Socialist might be the next mayor. Since its publication, extreme left-leaning candidate Zohran Mamdani won the - [$500+ million in Deferred Maintenance has HUD Looking for New Digs](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/500-million-in-deferred-maintenance-has-hud-looking-for-new-digs/) - Legislative According to a recent release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's headquarters building in Washington, D.C., is facing over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs. In light of this, they have added the HUD headquarters building to the accelerated disposition list in order to engage the market and explore relocation options. - [Cotality SFRI: Single-Family Rent Continues to Rise](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-sfri-single-family-rent-continues-to-rise/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in April, 2025. Single-family rent prices in April were up 0.8% from March. In addition, breaking it down, rent for detached units grew by 2.4%, and attached rental rates rose 2.7%. “Annual single-family rent - [America is 249 Years Strong!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/america-is-249-years-strong/) - Infographics Today, July 4th, marks 249 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 Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! “On July - [A Third of Baby Boomers Say They’ll Never Sell Their Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/a-third-of-baby-boomers-say-theyll-never-sell-their-home/) - Market Trends A new report from Redfin says one third (33.5%) of baby boomers who own their home say they will never sell, with another 30% saying they’ll sell their home at some point, but not within the next 10 years. As for the younger generations, 25% of Gen X and 21% of millennial/Gen Zers say they’ll - [Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-flipping-profits-down-in-q1/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 67,394 single family homes and condominiums were flipped in the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 8.3% of all home sales from January through March. The report says the overall buying slowdown appears to be affecting home flippers - seeing their lowest quarterly number since 2018. - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Drop in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-drop-in-may/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, which is 9.8% lower than April’s revised number but and is 4.6% lower than one year ago. May’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 316k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building - [Home Builder Sentiment at 3rd Lowest Reading Since 2012](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-builder-sentiment-at-3rd-lowest-reading-since-2012/) - News According to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed three points to 32 in June 2025 - 3rd lowest since 2012. They say their index has only posted a lower reading two times since 2012. The NAHB has - [Cities with the Highest Property Crime](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cities-with-the-highest-property-crime/) - Infographics Chartistry says property crime is one of the common types of crime in the country. Citing data from the FBI, today's infographic illustrates those U.S. cities with the highest instances of property crime and the most considerable financial loss due to that crime. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to - [A Whopping 63% Saw Title Fraud or Deed Theft in the Past Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/a-whopping-63-saw-title-fraud-or-deed-theft-in-the-past-year/) - Legal According to the NAR's 2025 Title Deed & Fraud Survey report, 63% of respondents reported awareness of such fraud in their markets within the past 12 months, with the Northeast experiencing the highest prevalence at 92%. The NAR says these scams are more common in central cities and suburban areas, frequently involving vacant land rather - [Yardi Says Storage Market Advertised Rates Slow in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-storage-market-advertised-rates-slow-in-may/) - Rentals In their latest Self Storage National Report, Yardi says national advertised rates were down 0.5% year-over-year in May 2025, with an annualized average rent per square foot of $16.76 for the combined mix of unit sizes and types. This compares to -0.3% in April and -0.2% in March. In addition, Yardi says their data points - [NREIA's Rebecca McLean Talks Generational Trends, Wholesaling and Top Investor Challenges](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nreias-rebecca-mclean-talks-generational-trends-wholesaling-and-top-investor-challenges/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with National REIA's Rebecca McLean. They discuss generational investing trends, evolving wholesaling laws, property taxes and the biggest challenges investors face in 2025. From rising interest rates to regulatory shifts, this episode offers a national pulse on today’s real estate market. This is - [U.S. Construction Spending Dips Slightly](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-dips-slightly/) - Economics 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. In addition, April’s estimate is .5% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $892.8 billion in April, which - [Investor Purchases of Condos Fall to Lowest Level in 10 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investor-purchases-of-condos-fall-to-lowest-level-in-10-years/) - Data A recent report from Redin says investor purchases of condos fell 3% year over year to the lowest level in 10 years, driven largely by investors retreating from Florida. They say fewer condos are being bought because the condo market is slowing faster than the overall housing market, with buyers concerned condos will lose value. - [Cash Buyers by Generation](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cash-buyers-by-generation/) - Infographics A long time ago, some long forgotten wise sage said it best; Cash is king.... Today's graphic from the Realtors says 26% of homebuyers last year paid cash for their purchase. Next, they take it one step further by showing who exactly is carrying around all that cash. Their data came from their latest Home - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for June ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-june-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. "In a low-growth economic environment, demand for real estate will be softer and competition for consumer dollars will push companies and investors into more questionable strategies." Click - [ATTOM Says Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attom-says-home-vacancy-rate-holds-steady/) - Data According to ATTOM Data’s Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties (1,382,480) in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q2, 2025. That figure represents 1.3% of all homes across the nation – roughly the same as Q1. ATTOM also says there were 222,358 residential properties in the process - [May Unemployment Rate the Same as April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/may-unemployment-rate-the-same-as-april/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139k in May, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as April. In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. Once - [Inflation Comes In 0.1% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-comes-in-0-1-in-may/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increases 0.1% in May, 2025. The all items index was up 2.4% for the 12 months ending in May. The shelter index increased 0.3% and was the primary factor in the all items monthly increase. The indexes - [Top 5 Built to Rent Metros](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-5-built-to-rent-metros/) - Rentals A recent report from Realtor.com says the build-to-rent sector of the U.S. housing market is booming. Citing data from Yardi & Point2Homes, they say developers are churning out single-family rentals for those who either cannot afford to buy a home or are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle. Build-to-rent housing works similarly to apartment buildings under property - [Yardi Says Multifamily Demand Stays Firm](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-demand-stays-firm/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in May, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $6 to $1,761. Year-over-year rent growth was 1%. Yardi says the fundamentals remain healthy: “Uncertainty in the economy and financial markets has so far created minimal impact on multifamily fundamentals, which remained healthy - [ADP National Employment Report – April 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-april-2025-2/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for May, 2025, private sector employment increased by 37k jobs and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Airbnb Boosts US Economy by Record $90 billion in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnb-boosts-us-economy-by-record-90-billion-in-2024/) - Economics Airbnb says that in 2024, they marked a major milestone with their 2 billionth guest. That's not all; Data in their recent report show that in 2024, travel via Airbnb generated more than $90 billion in economic activity across the United States – a record number. In addition, their travel generated more than $25 billion - [Cotality: Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Steady](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-mortgage-delinquencies-remain-steady/) - Residential According to Cotality's (formerly CoreLogic) latest Loan Performance Indicators report, the number of mortgages in some kind of delinquency (30 or more days past due, including foreclosures) remained at 2.8%, showing no year-over-year change. As for delinquencies, Serious Delinquencies (90 days or more past due, including loans in foreclosure) saw slight increase from March 2024 - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-year-over-year-2/) - News According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices U.S. house prices rose 4% between the Q1 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. In the first quarter, house prices were up 0.7% compared to Q4 2024. In addition, they say the U.S. housing market has experienced positive annual - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.4% Annual Gain in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-4-annual-gain-in-march/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.4% annual increase for March, 2025. Their 10-City Composite increased 4.8% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.1%, year-over-year. “Home price growth continued to decelerate on an annual basis in March, even as the market experienced its strongest monthly gains so far in - [Pending Home Sales Drop 6.4% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-drop-6-4-in-april/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 6.4% in in April, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 71.3 in April. The NAR says mortgage rates are negating the increase in market supply. “At this critical stage of the housing - [Building Wealth with Heart](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/building-wealth-with-heart/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete talk longtime AZREIA member Allan Woodruff. Allan shares decades of experience in real estate investing, offering wisdom on how to align personal purpose with professional success. In addition, Allan shares his life reflections, gratitude, and the essence of being present in - [It’s Roller Coaster Time](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/its-roller-coaster-time/) - Real Estate Blogger It’s Roller Coaster Time By M. Jane Garvey “Rents are Up”, “Rents are Down”, “Prices are Up”, “Prices are Down”, “Showings are Up”, “Showings are Down”… you can get whiplash just reading headlines these days. Most of these headlines are market specific, and they could be different if you just shift the time frame observed - [Existing Home Sales Down 0.5% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-down-0-5-in-april/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 0.5% in April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4 million – down 2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of April was 1.45 million units, up 9% from March and up 20.8% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [RentCafe's Top 10 Rental Cities for Q1 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rentcafes-top-10-rental-cities-for-q1-2025/) - Rentals RentCafe says that with spring in full bloom and summer getting closer, it'll soon be time for the busiest moving season, when renters are searching for apartments. With that in mind, their new quarterly Rental Engagement Tracker for Q1 2025 has identified the top 10 rental cities for the quarter. Rentcafe says their new REnT - [The War on Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-war-on-landlords/) - Real Estate Blogger The War on Landlords From Covid eviction bans to tenant-slanted laws, property owners are under financial siege. Here’s what Trump can do about it. by Steven Malanga One of the ironies of Donald Trump’s first presidency is that a former real-estate investor and landlord enacted an unprecedented federal eviction ban. In early 2020, as Covid - [Most Cited Reasons to Not Buy a Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-cited-reasons-to-not-buy-a-home/) - Infographics 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 - [Who Actually Owns the Various Power Tool Brands?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/who-actually-owns-the-various-power-tool-brands/) - Infographics 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 - [States Where Americans Have the Most Cash in the Bank](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-where-americans-have-the-most-cash-in-the-bank/) - Infographics 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!! Hat - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for May ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-may-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for May, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1520 (up 0.2%) and $1,907 (up 0.3%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “As May marks the start of peak moving - [U.S. Population Sees Across the Board Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-population-sees-across-the-board-growth/) - Data Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau says cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern & Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Across the country, cities with populations fewer than 5k grew by 0.3% on average, compared with average growth rates of 1% for those with populations of 5k,to 9,999; - [Housing Starts Up and Building Permits Slip in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-and-building-permits-slip-in-april/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in April, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,361,000, which is 1.6% higher than March’s revised number but is 1.7% lower than one year ago. April’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 420k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [House Sharing Households Sees Record High](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/house-sharing-households-sees-record-high/) - Market Trends According to recent research from the NAHB's Eye on Housing, a record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. Interestingly, they point out that the number of households sharing housing with nonrelatives had been rising steadily since the 2008 housing crash until the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the upward - [New Home Sales Up 10.9% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-10-9-in-april/) - Residential The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in April, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 743k, which is 10.9% higher than March’s revised rate and is 3.3% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $407,200 with an average sales - [Apartment List's Millennial Homeownership Report - 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-millennial-homeownership-report-2025/) - Market Trends A recent report form Apartment List says Millennials represent the largest generation in the U.S. and are primary actors in the housing market. Citing Census data, their report says Millennials are buying more homes today than any other generation. However, on a per-capita basis, their homeownership rate has been growing slower than that of previous - [Cotality SFRI: Rent Up 2.9% Year-Over Year in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-sfri-rent-up-2-9-year-over-year-in-march/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in March, 2025. “Single-family rent growth picked up for the third consecutive month in March, appearing to have bottomed out in December of last year...National trends are firming. Markets with large numbers of new - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for May ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-may-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [AAA Says Close to 45 Million Americans Will Travel Over Memorial Day](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-says-close-to-45-million-americans-will-travel-over-memorial-day/) - News The unofficial start of Summer (aka Memorial Day) is this weekend along and with that reminder comes AAA’s annual travel forecast. The venerable AAA predicts that just over 45 million Americans will travel 50+ miles from home this Memorial Day weekend – an increase of 1.4 million over 2024 and may set a new Memorial - [Is Understanding “ROT” The Key To Being A Better Investor?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-understanding-rot-the-key-to-being-a-better-investor/) - Real Estate Blogger Is Understanding “ROT” The Key To Being A Better Investor? By Scot Aubrey When you hear the word “rot” in relation to real estate, all sorts of bad visions and horror stories immediately come to mind. In fact, that word often translates in our minds to money, as in, how much is it going to - [Happy Memorial Day 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/happy-memorial-day-2025/) - Infographics This Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day. For most Americans the three-day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer. However, the solemn significance of the day is often forgotten. It is actually a national day of remembrance for America’s military men & women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom & liberty around - [Inflation Comes In 0.2% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-comes-in-0-2-in-april/) - Economics 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 up 2.3% for the 12 months ending in April. The shelter index increased 0.3% accounting for more than half of the all items monthly increase. Interestingly, five - [Foreclosure Activity Up 13.9% Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-increases-13-9-year-over-year/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 26,033 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in April. This figure is up 0.4% from March and up 13.9% from a year ago. In addition, lenders repossessed 3,580 properties as REOs in April - up 23.3% from one year ago. Across the - [Yardi Says Fundamentals Healthy](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-fundamentals-healthy-as-u-s-economic-growth-slows/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in April, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $5 to $1,736. Year-over-year rent growth dropped to 0.9%. However, Yardi says economic uncertainty threatens the market: “While multifamily market fundamentals are healthy, the economic uncertainty caused by tariffs could challenge the market. - [Trump Signs Legislation that Roll back Biden-era Regulations on Appliances](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/trump-signs-legislation-that-roll-back-biden-era-regulations-on-appliances/) - Legislative In early May, President Donald Trump signed four pieces of legislation that effectively rolled-back Biden-era green-energy regulations on household appliances such as water heaters, refrigerators and many others. According to Breitbart News, regulations on the following were rolled-back: H.J.R. 20 - which rolled back regulations on consumer gas-powered water heaters. H.J.R. 24 - which rolled - [U.S. Department of Education Resumes Collecting Defaulted Student Loans](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-department-of-education-resumes-collecting-defaulted-student-loans/) - Economics The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that, effective May 5 2025, it will resume collections of defaulted federal student loans. The department says there are 42.7 million borrowers that owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt as well as over 5 million borrowers have not made a monthly payment in over 360 days - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 3.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-3-9-year-over-year/) - News According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 3.9% from February 2024 to February 2025, after rising 0.1% in February. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.9% Annual Gain in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-9-annual-gain-in-february/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.9% annual increase for February, 2025. Their 10-City Composite increased 5.2% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.5%, year-over-year. “Even with mortgage rates remaining in the mid-6% range and affordability challenges lingering, home prices have shown notable resilience...Buyer demand has certainly cooled compared - [U.S. Construction Spending Up 2.8% Year over Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-2-8-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in March, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,196.1 billion, down 0.5% from February’s revised number. However, March’s estimate is 2.8% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $937.7 billion in March, which is - [How State Income Taxes Have Changed Since 2000](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-state-income-taxes-have-changed-since-2000/) - Infographics How have state income taxes changed over the past 5 years? Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist compares how state income taxes have changed between 2000 and 2025. Stay safe, watch your wallet and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – May 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-may-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate dropped -32 basis points (bps) to 3.21% in March – the lowest since May 2024. However, they also say that while delinquencies overall remain well below pre-pandemic levels, serious delinquencies (SDQ) continue to tick modestly higher, rising by 14% (+60K) since March 2024, with - [Pending Home Sales Up 6.1% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-6-1-in-march/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 6.1% in in March, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 76.5 in March. “Home buyers are acutely sensitive to even minor fluctuations in mortgage rates...While contract signings are not a guarantee of - [Most U.S. States Return to Population Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-u-s-states-return-to-population-growth/) - Infographics Today's graphic from Statista points out that in 2024 most U.S. states have returned to a period of population growth, versus 2023. Interestingly, West Virginia was the only state that shrunk in 2023 and 2024. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to Statista. - [FHA Rolls Back Biden-ERA Foreclosure Rule](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fha-rolls-back-biden-era-foreclosure-rule/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses how HUD and the FHA are walking back a Biden-era policy on foreclosures that gave nonprofits and government agencies first access to buy distressed properties. She breaks down what this rollback means for investors, how it could speed up the flow of - [Best Selling Vehicles in Every State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/best-selling-vehicles-in-every-state/) - Infographics It will come as no surprise to many that in 2024, the Ford F-Series truck was the best-selling vehicle in a majority of U.S. States. Using data form Edmunds, today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist illustrates the best selling car in every state. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q1 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q1-2025/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q1 2025 were 7.1% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q1 2025 was 65.1%. In addition, approximately 89.5% of the housing units in the United States in Q1 were occupied and 10.5% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [FBI Releases 2024 Internet Crime Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fbi-releases-2024-internet-crime-report/) - News The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released their 2024 Internet Crime report which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from reported complaints. The FBI says that in 2024, the top three cyber crimes by number of reported complaints were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data - [April Unemployment Rate the Same as March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/april-unemployment-rate-the-same-as-march/) - News According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177k in April, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as March. In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social - [March's Unemployment Rate Stays the Same as February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/marchs-unemployment-rate-stays-the-same-as-february/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in March, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined. Click here to read the full report at - [ADP National Employment Report – April 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-april-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for April, 2025, private sector employment increased by 62k jobs and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Why Americans Love McMansions](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/why-americans-love-mcmansions/) - Market Trends A recent report on CNBC asks; Why do Americans love McMansions? These homes first appeared in America's suburbs in the '80s and have continued to be popular as buyers seek bigger homes with amenities. And, while they say many of these homes were built with cheap materials and a so-called poor design, home buyers continue - [Cotality SFRI: Rent Up 2.9% Year-Over Year in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cotality-sfri-rent-up-2-9-year-over-year-in-february/) - Rentals According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in February, 2025. The monthly growth rate for February was 1%, which was above the average of 0.2% for February from 2004-2019, marking the second consecutive month since mid-2024 that monthly growth has been - [New Home Sales Up 7.4% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-7-4-in-march/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in March, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 724k, which is 7.4% higher than February’s revised rate and is 6% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $403,600 with an average sales - [Airbnb's Most Wishlisted Homes in all 50 States](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/airbnbs-most-wishlisted-homes-in-all-50-states/) - Rentals Airbnb says with the summer travel season just around the corner, data shows that spontaneous trips and nearby travel are on the rise. Interestingly, their data show that trips booked less than a week before travel has been the fastest growing segment over the last three years - indicating a rise in spontaneous travel and - [Existing Home Sales Down 5.9% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-down-5-9-in-march/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 5.9% in March to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million – down 2.4% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of March was 1.33 million units, up 8.1% from February and up 19.8% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for April ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-april-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for April, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1517 (down 0.5%) and $1,901 (down 0.1%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “With so much new supply coming online over - [NAR's Remodeling Impact Report - 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nars-remodeling-impact-report-2025/) - Market Trends The NAR says homeowners and renters remodel, redesign, and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons. Their 2025 Remodeling Impact Report takes a deep dive into why a homeowner remodels, the outcome, and the "increased happiness" once a project is completed. Indeed...Americans spent an estimated $603 billion in 2024 on remodeling their homes. Click - [Landlords: What To Do When ICE arrives](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/landlords-what-to-do-when-ice-arrives/) - Real Estate Blogger Landlords: What To Do When ICE arrives By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) . arrives at your rental property? According to ICE, their agents are tasked with “finding and deporting specific individuals based on existing deportation orders and criminal convictions.” Contrary to the hyperbole - [The Rule of 72](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-rule-of-72-2/) - Real Estate Blogger The Rule of 72 By Jeffrey S. Watson A new investing colleague and I were talking about the “Rule of 72”. I explained what it is and how easy it is to make the calculation when you don’t have to consider the sticky fingers of the taxing authority when investments are made in Roth accounts, for - [Housing Starts Drop 11.4% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-drop-11-4-in-march/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in March, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,324,000, which is 11.4% higher than February’s revised number and is 1.9% higher than one year ago. March’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 371k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for April ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-april-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [Title Company Sues Treasury Department Over FinCen Surveillance Rule](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/title-company-sues-treasury-department-over-fincen-surveillance-rule/) - Legal With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, a title company in Texas filed a lawsuit in mid-April against the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), seeking to block a new rule requiring intrusive data collection and reporting for cash real estate purchases. “Congress cannot shirk its lawmaking responsibilities by granting federal agencies a blank check - [Housing Starts Jump 11% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-jump-11-in-february/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,501,000, which is 11.2% higher than January’s revised number and is 2.9% lower than one year ago. February’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 370k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Zillow's Top 5 Metros to Buy and Sell a Home this Spring](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillows-top-5-metros-to-buy-and-sell-a-home-this-spring/) - Market Trends Zillow says this Spring home buyers have more opportunity than they've had in years with inventory and affordability improving. However, as they point out, some areas of the country are best for buyers and some sellers have the upper hand. "While affordability remains incredibly challenging, the housing market is improving for buyers nationally...Some of the - [Gmail Dominates U.S. Market for Email](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gmail-dominates-u-s-market-for-email/) - Infographics Citing recent consumer survey data, Statista says Gmail (Google) email addresses dominate the U.S. market for email services, with Yahoo at a distant second. Interestingly, they found AOL, despite being a symbol of a bygone era, continues to be used by 10% of Americans. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip - [Property Tax Revenue Reaches New High in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/property-tax-revenue-reaches-new-high-in-2024/) - Regulations & Taxes Recent data crunched by the NAHB's Eye on Housing shows that property tax revenue collected by state & local governments reached a new high in 2024 and continued to make up a bulk of tax revenue. In 2024, total tax revenue was $2.095 trillion - up 4.6% from $2.004 trillion in 2023. Indeed.... Click here - [Foreclosure Starts Up 11%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-starts-up-11/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 93,953 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in the first quarter. This figure is 11% higher than the previous quarter and 2% lower than one year ago. Across the country, one out of every 1,515 housing units had a foreclosure filing in - [Inflation Decreases In March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-decreases-in-march/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1% in March, 2025. The all items index was up 2.4% for the 12 months ending in March. The shelter index increased 4% over the last year, the smallest 12-month increase since November 2021. Click here - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-in-february/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in February, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,195.8 billion, up 0.7% from January’s revised number. February’s estimate is 2.9% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $928.9 billion in February, which is 1.3% - [ADP National Employment Report – March 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-march-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for March, 20245, private sector employment increased by 155k jobs and annual pay was up 4.6% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [New Home Sales Up 1.8% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-1-8-in-february/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676k, which is 1.8% higher than January’s revised rate and is 5.1% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $415,500 with an average sales - [Harvard Report: Improving America's Housing 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/harvard-report-improving-americas-housing-2025/) - Residential According to a new report from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, America's remodeling market soared above $600 billion in the wake of the pandemic and remains 50% above pre-pandemic levels. However, they say industry fragmentation, inflation, and a shortage of skilled trade labor jeopardize the ability of the industry to meet demand and overcoming - [How U.S. Wealth is Distributed Among Households](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-u-s-wealth-is-distributed-among-households/) - Infographics 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!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [Squatters Take Over RV Storage Lot Damaging Over 50 Campers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/squatters-take-over-rv-storage-lot-damaging-over-50-campers/) - News We continue to follow the ongoing problem with squatters. In late March, Los Angeles KCAL TV reported that an RV company was trying to evict a group of squatters that took over a storage lot full of campers in the city of Industry. A woman who works near the site said squatters started began over - [2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/2025-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-report/) - Market Trends For over a decade, the National Association of Realtors has produced their Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trends Report. The report provides insights into differences and similarities across generations of home buyers & sellers. The data is taken from their annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report. There is a lot of good data - [Is it Time to Turn Your Rental into a Note?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-it-time-to-turn-your-rental-into-a-note/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Eddie Speed about breaking down the current and sophisticated methods that he’s teaching his students and how note investing can transform your real estate portfolio. Eddie has spent over 40 years mastering the seller financing and note - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – April 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-april-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, delinquencies trended higher in February, breaking from typical seasonal patterns. The number of delinquent mortgages has risen by 131K year over year, with FHA mortgages accounting for 90% of that increase. In addition, their data show Home prices are softening across the country: Annual home price growth slowed - [You May Have More Pets Than People…What Are You Doing About That?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/you-may-have-more-pets-than-peoplewhat-are-you-doing-about-that/) - Real Estate Blogger 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 - [Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends - 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-2025/) - Infographics 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 & Sellers. As always, stay - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – April ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-april-25/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April 2025, national median rent increased 0.6% to $1,384 in March - the second consecutive month-over-month increases. However, year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4%. “Since the second half of 2022, rent prices have continued to ebb and flow with the seasons as they typically do, but with - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for March ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-march-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for March, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1524 (down 0.1%) and $1,905 (stayed flat) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “The U.S. rental market has remained remarkably resilient - [Yardi Says Multifamily, SFR Rents Post Gains in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-sfr-rents-post-gains-in-march/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents posted gains in March, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $5 to $1,755. Year-over-year rent growth dropped to 1%. However, Yardi says uncertainty is on the horizon: “Much about the rest of the year remains uncertain. Economic volatility is extremely high due to - [America’s Renter Population Grew 1% in Q4 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-renter-population-grew-1-in-q4-2024/) - Data We recently posted the Census Bureau's Homeownership & Rental Vacancy numbers for Q4 2024. In that vein, Redfin says the number of renter households in America increased 0.8% year over year to 45.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 - the slowest growth since Q1 of 2023. In addition, they found that the number - [Pending Home Sales Up 2% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-2-in-february/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in February, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in February. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S. regions, with the Midwest undergoing the greatest reduction. In addition, the - [Secret Mortgage Blacklist Is Leaving Homeowners Stuck With Unsellable Condos](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/secret-mortgage-blacklist-is-leaving-homeowners-stuck-with-unsellable-condos/) - Market Trends The Wall Street Journal is reporting (reposted on Realtor.com) that a there is a secret mortgage blacklist that is leaving homeowners stuck with unsellable condominiums. They say since the Surfside condo collapse and insurance crunch, fewer homes can get Fannie Mae-backed mortgages. Reportedly, the blacklist is maintained by Fannie Mae and includes condo associations that - [Office to Apartment Conversions Seeing Record-Breaking Numbers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/office-to-apartment-conversions-seeing-record-breaking-numbers/) - Data Rentcafe says office-to-apartment conversions are surging in popularity and predict that 2025 will reach a record-breaking milestone of almost 71k units in the pipeline. In addition they this trend reflects a shift toward sustainable, community-focused urban spaces that cater to the evolving lifestyles and priorities of modern American cities. Indeed... "While the volume of office-to-apartments - [Rocket Buys Redfin in $1.75 Billion Deal](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rocket-buys-redfin-in-1-75-billion-deal/) - News CNBC is reporting that Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in an all-stock deal worth $1.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year. Comparing the two companies, CNBC says Redfin operates a home search platform with more than 1 million for-sale and rental listings and a tech-powered brokerage - [Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.2% in February to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million – down 1.2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of February was 1.24 million units, up 5.1% from January and up 17% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.8% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-8-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.5% from January 2024 to January 2025, after rising 0.2% in January. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Sees Decline](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/single-family-built-for-rent-construction-sees-decline/) - Data According to Census data recently crunched by the NAHB's Eye on Housing, single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year declines in Q4 2024 as a higher cost of financing crowded out development activity. They say the slowdown is similar to the deceleration of multifamily construction in recent quarters. In addition they say investor demand for single-family homes, - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – March 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-march-2025/) - Data According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, property insurance costs rose at a record rate in 2024 prompting homeowners to shop for better rates and accept higher deductibles. They report that the annual property insurance premium among mortgaged single-family homes rose by a record +$276 (+14%) to $2,290 in 2024, capping a five-year rise of - [Overall Rate of Serious Delinquencies Trending Downward](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/overall-rate-of-serious-delinquencies-trending-downward/) - Data According to the CoreLogic’s latest Loan Performance Insight Report, the share of U.S. borrowers who were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure) was 3.1% in December, 2024 - virtually the same as one year ago. They say this hints at the large number of metros and - [Yardi Says Self Storage Market Stabilizes After Q4 Revenue Drop](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-self-storage-market-stabilizes-after-q4-revenue-drop/) - Rentals Yardi says the latest results for Q4 2024 reveal ongoing challenges for self storage REITs, with a 1% drop in revenue driven by lower occupancy and rates. However, many of their top 30 metros are showing signs of stabilization, with advertised rates increasing in February. While markets in the Northeast, Midwest and West show signs - [Mastering Mobile Home Investments](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/mastering-mobile-home-investments/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete talk with mobile home expert, Adrian Smude, about the world of mobile home investments. Adrian recounts his journey from being a problematic tenant to becoming a successful investor specializing in buying and renting single-unit mobile homes in Central Florida. Adrian discusses - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 4.1% Annual Gain in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-4-1-annual-gain-in-january/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 4.1% annual increase for January, 2025. Their 10-City Composite increased 5.3% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.7%, year-over-year. “Rising mortgage rates throughout the year elevated monthly payment burdens, which, combined with already high home prices, pushed affordability to multi-decade lows in many - [The Biggest Fortune 500 Company in Each State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-biggest-fortune-500-company-in-each-state/) - Infographics 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!!! Hat tip to Chartistry. - [CoreLogic SFRI: Rent Up 2.4% Year-Over Year in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-sfri-rent-up-2-4-year-over-year-in-january/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.4% year over year in January, 2025. The monthly growth rate for January was 0.4%, which was above the average of 0.1% for January from 2004-2019, marking the first month since mid-2024 that monthly growth has been above the seasonal - [Home Flipping Down in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-flipping-down-in-2024/) - Residential According to ATTOM's year-end 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 297,885 single-family houses and condominiums were flipped in 2024. That figure is down 7.7% from 322,782 in 2023 and 32.4% from a recent peak of nearly 441k reached in 2022. In addition, the report further says that as the number of flipped homes declined, so did - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for March ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-march-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [Housing Starts Dip 9.8% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-dip-9-8-in-january/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in January, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,366,000, which is 9.8% lower than December’s revised number and is 0.7% lower than one year ago. January’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 355k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.5% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-5-year-over-year-2/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.5% from December 2023 to December 2024, after rising 0.4% in December. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [Tax-Smart Real Estate Investing: A Bookkeeper's Guide](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tax-smart-real-estate-investing-a-bookkeepers-guide/) - Real Estate Blogger 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 - [How Each U.S. State’s Population Has Changed Since 2020](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-each-u-s-states-population-has-changed-since-2020/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says after accounting for births, deaths, and migration, the U.S. grew by roughly 8.5 million people between 2020 and 2024. Citing Census data, they point out that not all parts of the country grew the same however or even grew at all. Indeed, today's graphic takes a look at America's population trends - [ATTOM's Best Counties for Buying Single-Family Rentals in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-best-counties-for-buying-single-family-rentals-in-2025/) - Residential ATTOM Data recently released their Q1 2025 Single-Family Rental Market report, which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2025. According to the report, the average annual gross rental yield on three-bedroom properties, (annualized gross rent income divided by purchase price) among the counties analyzed is projected to be 7.45% in - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-in-january-2/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in January, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,192.5 billion, down 0.2% from December’s revised number. However, January’s estimate is 3.3% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $932.7 billion in January, which is - [HUD Terminates Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule (AFFH)](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-terminates-affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing-rule-affh/) - Legislative The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that they will terminate the Biden-era 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule. According to their release, the move will cut costly red tape imposed on localities and returning decision-making power to local and state governments. The Biden-era AFFH rule was, in effect a - [Inflation Eases in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-eases-in-february/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February, 2025. The all items index was up 2.8% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, while the index for shelter increased 4.2% over the last year, it was the smallest 12-month increase - [Yardi Says Multifamily Rents Flat in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-rents-flat-in-february/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents were flat in February, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $1 to $1,751. Year-over-year rent growth was unchanged at1.2%. “Multifamily performance tends to be subdued in the winter months in advance of the spring moving season, and this year is no exception. Advertised - [Yardi Says Multifamily Rents Off to Positive Start in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-rents-off-to-positive-start-in-2025/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents are off to a positive start for 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $3 nationally in January to $1,746. Year-over-year rent growth was up 20 basis points to 0.8%. “Multifamily got the year rolling in a positive direction, with rents in January breaking - [TSMC's $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment and its Impact on Real Estate](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tsmcs-100-billion-u-s-chip-investment-and-its-impact-on-real-estate/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses the recent $100 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in U.S. chip production. She says this move strengthens the U.S. as a global AI leader and could reshape real estate markets in tech hubs like Phoenix and Sherman, TX. "...this - [Where People Pay the Most in Property Taxes - 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/where-people-pay-the-most-in-property-taxes-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes The Tax Foundation says property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government as well as generating revenue in some states. In fact, they point out that, in FY 2022 alone, property taxes generated 27.4% of total state and local tax collections – more than any other source of tax revenue. Also, in 2022 - [ADP National Employment Report – February 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-february-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for February, 20245, private sector employment increased by 77k jobs and annual pay was up 4.7% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [How Americans Spend their Money](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-americans-spend-their-money/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says consumer spending represents 68% of U.S. GDP, with much of this used for housing, transportation, and healthcare costs. Today's graphic shows the average annual expenditures of Americans, based on data from the Consumer Expenditures Survey 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to - [Foreclosure Activity Up 5% in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-5-in-february/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s February 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 32,383 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. This figure is 5% higher than January and a 1.7% lower than one year ago. Across the country, one out of every 4,395 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. The States with the - [Hottest Rental Markets in Early 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hottest-rental-markets-in-early-2025/) - Rentals A new report from Rentcafe says in 2025 the Midwest has emerged as the most competitive region for apartment-hunters with 10 metros in their top 20 list of competitive rental markets. To get their list, RentCafe looked at the 139 largest U.S. markets using five key metrics for rental competitiveness. These factors included: the number - [Unemployment Rate Stays the Same in February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-stays-the-same-in-february/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.1% - about the same as January. Marking a big change previous reports, the BLS says employment in government declined in February (down 10k) after seeing an - [Top 15 Fastest Growing States](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-15-fastest-growing-states/) - Infographics We've seen a lot of recent posts about where people are moving to & from. Today's graphic from Realtor.com shows us the top 15 states with the fastest growing populations. They say last year the U.S. saw its population surge at its highest rate since 2001, overwhelmingly driven by an influx of immigrants. Indeed.... Stay - [Florida’s Brewing Condo Crisis](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/floridas-brewing-condo-crisis/) - Residential The New York Post is reporting that a slow-motion crisis is unfolding in Florida’s condo market which is threatening to upend the state’s image as a haven for retirees and reasonably priced beach living. They report that Florida’s aging condo buildings desperately need repairs, and state officials are forcing them to assess (and pay for) - [Existing Home Sales Drop 4.9% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-4-9-in-january/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 4.9% in January to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million – up 2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of January was 1.18 million units, up 3.5% from December and up 16.8% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Good News on the Corporate Transparency Act!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/good-news-on-the-corporate-transparency-act/) - Real Estate Blogger Good News on the Corporate Transparency Act! By Jeffrey S. Watson On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Secretary of the Treasury issued an announcement which dramatically changed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and how it will be enforced. To understand how this came about, I went back and read the opening sections of the CTA and - [Rent-to-Own Is Catching on With Wealthy Home Buyers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rent-to-own-is-catching-on-with-wealthy-home-buyers/) - Market Trends A recent report in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says real-estate agents are reporting that affluent home buyers are using rent-to-own deals to finance their homes. Interestingly, they say rent-to-own transactions offer well-to-do buyers substantial benefits such as (in new construction) the ability to discover construction defects that wouldn’t might go unnoticed during - [Zombie Foreclosures are a Small Fraction of U.S. Housing Inventory](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zombie-foreclosures-are-a-small-fraction-of-u-s-housing-inventory/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s Q1 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties (1,372,396) in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q1, 2025. That figure represents 1.3%, or one in 76 homes, across the nation – roughly the same as in the 4th quarter and up slightly from one year - [New Home Sales Down 10.5% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-10-5-in-january/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in January, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 657k, which is 10.5% lower than December’s revised rate and is 1.1% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in January was $446,300 with an average sales - [Pending Home Sales Down 4.6% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-4-6-in-january/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales fell 4.6% in in January, 2025, following four consecutive months of increases. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 70.6 in January. The NAR says weather may have played a role; “It is unclear if - [UPDATED: Corporate Transparency Act](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corporate-transparency-act-ruled-unconstitutional/) - Legal THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED AS DEVELOPMENTS OCCUR.... UPDATE 3/3/25 The U.S. Treasury Department announced on March 2, 2025 that it will suspend enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting requirements. According to their release: The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not - [Scott Turner Confirmed as Secretary of HUD](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/scott-turner-confirmed-as-secretary-of-hud/) - Legislative In early February, the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas. “I am honored and humbled to serve the American - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for February ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-february-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for February, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1525 (up 2.9%) and $1,905 (up 3.7%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. Click here to read the full report at - [How to Protect Your Rentals & Maximize Profits](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-to-protect-your-rentals-maximize-profits/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron talks with Jonna Weber of the Boise Real Estate Investor Network (Boise REIN) about her expertise in marketing strategies, avoiding rental scams, managing long-term rentals in Idaho and how landlords can protect their investments. Interestingly, you may recall that Jonna had David on her - [Spring Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Lawn](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/spring-fertilization-tips-for-a-healthy-lawn/) - Infographics Next Thursday, March 20th, is the first day of Spring! That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental or a new flip, a good-looking lawn will always add value and improve curb appeal! The folks over at The Home Depot put together this handy infographic - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.9% Annual Gain in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-9-annual-gain-in-december/) - Residential The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.9% annual increase for December, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 5.1% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.5%, year-over-year. “It has been five years since the Covid-19 outbreak took hold of the global economy, sparking unprecedented volatility, massive fiscal and monetary stimulus, and - [Foreclosure Rates by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-rates-by-state/) - Residential ATTOM Data says in January, 2025 foreclosure rates saw a slight increase from December 2024 but remained lower than the same period last year. Their latest foreclosure report says in January the U.S. housing market experienced a modest increase in foreclosure activity, with 30,816 properties filing for foreclosure - up 8% from December but down - [CoreLogic: SFRI Rent Up 1.8% Year-Over Year in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-sfri-rent-up-1-8-year-over-year-in-december/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to experience slower growth, increasing 1.8% in December, 2024. They say this marks the lowest annual growth rate in about four years. In addition, CoreLogic says price growth for high-end rentals was 2.4% year over year in December as this - [CoreLogic's SFRI Sees Lowest Annual Increase in Over 14 years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogics-sfri-sees-lowest-annual-increase-in-over-14-years/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to experience slower growth, registering a 1.5% increase in November, the lowest annual increase in 14 years. “Single-family annual rent growth slowed in November to the lowest rate in about 14 years. Wage growth outpaced single-family rent growth for much - [Young Adults Living with Parents Are Not Moving Out](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/young-adults-living-with-parents-are-not-moving-out/) - Data Recent analysis from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals young adults ages 25-34 are not moving out and are continuing to live with their parents, based on data from the 2023 American Community Survey. In fact, data show that the share of adults living with parents or parents-in-law hovered just above 19% in 2023, stagnant - [The Income Needed to Join the Top 1% in Every State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-income-needed-to-join-the-top-1-in-every-state/) - Infographics What does it take to join the top 1% of income earners in America? That's the subject of today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist. They say it all depends on which state you live in...indeed. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [HUD Launches DOGE Task Force to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/hud-launches-doge-task-force-to-eliminate-waste-fraud-and-abuse/) - Legislative The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that they will launch a U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force to review how HUD is spending American taxpayer dollars. According to a release, the task force will be composed of HUD employees who will examine how to best maximize the agency’s budget - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-in-december/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in December, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,192.2 billion, up 0.5% from November’s revised number. However, December’s estimate is 4.33% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $939.5 billion in December, which is - [Inflation Up 3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-3-year-over-year-2/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in January, 2025. The all items index was up 3% for the 12 months ending in January. The index for shelter rose 0.4% in January, accounting for nearly 30% of the monthly all items increase. - [Pending Home Sales Down 5.5% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-5-5-in-december/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales fell 5.5% in in December, 2024, following four consecutive months of increases. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 74.2 in December. The NAR says this drop wasn't surprising. “After four straight months of gains - [StorageCafe: Texas Overtakes Florida as Top State for Net Migration](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/storagecafe-texas-overtakes-florida-as-top-state-for-net-migration/) - Market Trends Storagecafe says interstate moving is at an all-time high, with a record-breaking 7.5 million Americans making the move across state lines in 2023 (roughly the same over the past 10 years). They say today’s moving trends tend to be driven by necessity rather than lifestyle. However, they point out that people are moving less frequently - [Is it Better to Buy or Rent in 2025?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent-in-2025/) - Residential Is it better to buy or rent? That’s an age-old question that really depends on a lot of variables – especially an individual’s station in life. According to their 2025 Rental Affordability Report, ATTOM says both owning & renting remain difficult for average U.S. workers, commonly consuming 25-60% their wages. However, they point out that major - [U.S. States vs. G7 Countries by GDP per Capita](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-states-vs-g7-countries-by-gdp-per-capita/) - Infographics Last week we saw the most recent GDP numbers, but how do America's richest and poorest states stack up to G7 countries when it comes to per capita GDP? Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist does just that by looking at the per capita GDP of these states and compares when with actual G7 countries. - [Are Aging Baby Boomers About to Rekindle the Senior-Housing Market?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/are-aging-baby-boomers-about-to-rekindle-the-senior-housing-market/) - Market Trends The Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says aging baby boomers are about to rekindle the senior housing market. They say that while senior housing has been one of the biggest disappointments for commercial real-estate investors, thanks to millions of aging baby boomers, that may be about to change. In fact, they point out that - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for February ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-february-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q4 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q4-2024/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q4 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q4 2024 was 65.7%. In addition, approximately 89.8% of the housing units in the United States in Q4 were occupied and 10.2% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [Smarter Strategies for Short-Term Rental Success](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/smarter-strategies-for-short-term-rental-success/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Avery Carl, CEO of The Short Term Shop and one of the nation’s leading experts on short-term rental investing. Avery provides a deep dive into the operations of short-term rentals, how to strategically analyze and choose markets, - [Nearly 90% of Metros Registered Home Price Gains in Q4 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nearly-90-of-metros-registered-home-price-gains-in-q4-2024/) - Infographics The National Association of Realtors says nearly 90% of metros experienced home price increases in Q4 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%. In addition 14% of the 226 tracked metro areas posted double-digit price gains over the same period, up from 7% in the third quarter. Indeed....Stay safe and - [Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Which Retirement Account is Right for You?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/roth-ira-vs-traditional-ira-which-retirement-account-is-right-for-you/) - Real Estate Blogger Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Which Retirement Account is Right for You? By Carl Fischer When it comes to planning for retirement, choosing the right investment account can be just as important as deciding how much to save or where to invest. Among the most popular options are the Roth IRA and the Traditional IRA—two - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – February 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-february-2025/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, foreclosure starts hit an 11-month high, but remain below pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the number of homes for sale in 2024 increased 22% leaving for-sale inventory at its best level since mid-2020. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view of the current mortgage market, including loan-level performance, home - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for January ’25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-january-25/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for January, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1534 (down 0.3%) and $1,907 (up .01%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. Click here to read the full report at - [How High are the Sales Taxes in Your State - 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-high-are-the-sales-taxes-in-your-state-2025/) - Regulations & Taxes Once again the Tax Foundation has published their annual list of sales taxes in each state. Sales taxes are a form of taxation that truly affects every person – it’s the classic consumption tax. It is also the one politicians often reach for first to ratchet-up to fund their next project du jour. That being - [Unemployment Rate was 4% in January](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-was-4-in-january/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256k in January, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4%. As always, the BLS says employment in government continued its upward growth trend in January (up 32K) with an average monthly gain of 38k in 2024. - [Is Someone from Your Hometown in Super Bowl 59?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-someone-from-your-hometown-in-super-bowl-59/) - Infographics This Sunday, February 8th, the super deluxe happy fun bowl (aka Super Bowl 59) will be played in New Orleans, LA. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out to claim the top NFL crown. Today’s graphic from the U.S. Census Bureau asks if someone from your hometown is playing in the - [ADP National Employment Report – January 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-january-2025/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for January, 20245, private sector employment increased by 183k jobs and annual pay was up 4.7% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Smarter Landlording: Top Tips for Buy-and-Hold Investors with David Pickron](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/smarter-landlording-top-tips-for-buy-and-hold-investors-with-david-pickron/) - Podcasts In a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber talks with David Pickron, an experienced real estate investor and founder of Rent Perfect, to discuss how to become a successful landlord. She and David discuss best practices for tenant selection, the importance of thorough background checks, and leveraging technology for efficient - [Housing Starts Up 15.8% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-15-8-in-december/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in December, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,499,000, which is 15.8% higher than November’s revised number and is 4.4% lower than one year ago. December’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 418k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [GDP Up 2.3% in Q4 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-2-3-in-q4-2024/) - Economics According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [United Van Lines National Annual Movers Study – 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/united-van-lines-national-annual-movers-study-2024/) - Data We recently posted the 2024 U-Haul numbers revealing the migration patterns based on their one-way truck rentals. Now we’re looking at United Van Lines’ 48th Annual National Movers Study. Not surprisingly, United says movers are seeking economic relief without sacrificing quality of life, reflecting a growing presence for less dense, more affordable regions - like - [U-Haul’s U.S. Growth States for 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-hauls-u-s-growth-states-for-2024/) - Data According to U-Haul’s annual Growth Index, the trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul rentals continued in 2024, with South Carolina topping U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. In addition, Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out their five top growth states. Not surprisingly, California had the greatest net loss - [U-Haul’s U.S. Growth Metros for 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-hauls-u-s-growth-metros-for-2024/) - Data Last week we saw the leading states for U-Haul rentals. Today we're looking at their top metro areas. According to the latest U-Haul annual Growth Index, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, is U-Haul's leading 2024 Growth Metro. In addition, Charlotte, Phoenix, Lakeland and Austin made up the top five U.S. growth metros, seeing the largest net - [CFPB Finalizes Rule Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cfpb-finalizes-rule-to-remove-medical-bills-from-credit-reports/) - News We first posted about this back in June; The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized a rule they say will remove around $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of nearly 15 million people. The CFPB says medical debts provide little predictive value to lenders about borrowers’ ability to repay other debts. - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.8% Annual Gain in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-8-annual-gain-in-november/) - Residential The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.8% annual increase for November, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 4.9% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.3%, year-over-year. “With the exception of pockets of above-trend performance, national home prices are trending below historical averages...” Said Brian D. Luke, Head of Commodities, Real - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.9% Annual Gain in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-9-annual-gain-in-october/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.6% annual increase for October, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 4.8% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.2%, year-over-year. “With the latest data covering the period prior to the election, our national index has shown continued improvement...Removing the political uncertainly risk has led - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.2% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-2-year-over-year-2/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.2% from November 2023 to November 2024, after rising 0.3% in November. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [New Home Sales Up 3.6% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-3-6-in-december/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in November, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698k, which is 3.6% higher than November’s revised rate and is 6.7% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in December was $427k with an average sales - [Existing Home Sales Up 2.2% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-2-2-in-december/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 2.2% in December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million – up 9.3% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of December was 1.15 million units, down 13.5% from November and up 16.2% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [The US Government Has a Landlord and Trump isn't a Fan](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-us-government-has-a-landlord-and-trump-isnt-a-fan/) - Legislative A recent story in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says the U.S. government has an in-house landlord, and President Trump is no fan. In fact, they say the new administration is considering selling two-thirds of the federal government’s office stock - many of which has been poorly maintained and are sitting empty or - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for January '25](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-january-25/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [2025's Housing Market Forecasts in One Chart](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/2025s-housing-market-forecasts-in-one-chart/) - Infographics We have had several posts with the forecasts & prognostications for 2025's housing market. They're always interesting and exciting to look at. With that in mind, today's graphic from Keeping Current Matters takes a look at several "expert" forecasts and puts them all in one place. Their conculsion; mortgage rates will slightly come down, home - [How to Make The Most of Your Local REIA Membership](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-local-reia-membership/) - Real Estate Blogger How to Make The Most of Your Local REIA Membership By Todd Hutcheson Follow some or all of these simple steps. Show up on a consistent basis. This does not mean you have to go to every meeting on the calendar. Try to go to all the main meetings at a minimum. When at the - [Top 10 Cities to Watch for Rental Activity in 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-cities-to-watch-for-rental-activity-in-2025/) - Rentals Rentcafe says 2024 was a year of transformations that were driven by shifting job markets, lifestyle changes and emerging trends in urban development. With that in mind, they say 2025 is poised to be an exciting year for rentals. Their new report highlights those urban areas they believe will be hotspots for new residents, thriving - [WalletHub's Best & Worst States to Raise a Family for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/wallethubs-best-worst-states-to-raise-a-family-for-2025/) - Residential A new report from WalletHub says certain states make it easier than others to raise a family. They say the ideal state is one that’s affordable to live in that also offers a high degree of safety and good job prospects, quality education, healthcare and entertainment. To that end, WalletHub analyzed all 50 states using - [ATTOM’s Year-End 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/attoms-year-end-2024-u-s-foreclosure-market-report/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s Year-End 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 322,103 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) – representing 0.23% of all U.S. housing units, down slightly from 2023 and down from a peak of 2.23% in 2010. In addition, lenders started the foreclosure process on 253,306 - [Zillow's Hottest Markets for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zillows-hottest-markets-for-2025/) - Market Trends A new report from Zillow reveals their top housing markets for 2025. And, at the top of that list is Buffalo, NY. Zillow says relative affordability and few homes for sale are common threads among what should be the most competitive markets for buyers this year. Be sure to check out the complete list which - [Inflation Up 2.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-2-9-year-over-year-2/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in December, 2024. The all items index was up 2.9% for the 12 months ending in December. The index for shelter rose 0.3% in December, accounting for nearly forty percent of the monthly all items - [U.S. Construction Spending Unchanged](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-unchanged-from-october/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in October, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152 billion, which is roughly the same as October’s revised number. However, November’s revised estimate is 3% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $906 billion - [New Georgia Law Protects Residents from Title Theft](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-georgia-law-protects-residents-from-title-theft/) - Legislative HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. According to the report, House Bill 1292, which became effective on January 1st, requires anyone filing a deed or mortgage to present proper ID as well as being submitted via electronic filing. "Title theft occurs when a criminal impersonates - [Americans Continue to Move to Low-Tax States in '24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-continue-to-move-to-low-tax-states-in-24/) - Regulations & Taxes We've recently seen a lot moving data for 2024. In that vein, here is some more; The Tax Foundation is reporting that Americans were on the move in 2024 and they continue to choose low-tax states over high-tax ones - go figure? To come up with their findings they crunched data from the U.S. Census - [States Where Properties are at Most Risk of Wildfires](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-where-properties-are-at-most-risk-of-wildfires/) - Infographics You have undoubtedly seen the horrible destruction recently taking place in California. With that in mind, Statista says states with significant chunks of housing stock are located in areas prone to wildfires. These areas are often wooded & mountainous and attract people because of their natural beauty. But they also come with inherent dangers to - [Yardi Says Multifamily Finished 2024 on the Downswing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-finished-2024-on-the-downswing/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, 2024 multifamily finished the year on the downswing, with the average U.S. advertised rent falling $4 nationally in December to $1,742. Year-over-year rent growth, which remains positive albeit weak, was down 10 basis points to 0.6%. However, Yardi says the trends that shaped 2024 remained in place - [Breaking Free from Banks: How Real Estate Investors Can Control Their Financial Future](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/breaking-free-from-banks-how-real-estate-investors-can-control-their-financial-future/) - Real Estate Blogger Breaking Free from Banks: How Real Estate Investors Can Control Their Financial Future by Jason K. Powers As real estate investors, we’re all too familiar with the challenges of securing capital. From navigating the ever-changing terms of lenders to facing exorbitant interest rates, the obstacles can feel endless. Add to that the frustration of opportunity - [What President Trump's Administration Faces in the 2025 Housing Market](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/what-president-trumps-administration-faces-in-the-2025-housing-market/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explores the housing market challenges awaiting President Donald Trump as he begins his new term. With mortgage rates nearing 7%, home prices up 37% since 2021, and affordability at record lows, she says Trump’s proposed policies (like reducing regulations and opening federal land) - [Unemployment Rate 4.1% in December](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-4-1-in-december/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256k in December, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.1%. As always, the BLS says employment in government continued its upward growth trend in December (up 33K) with an average monthly gain of 37k in 2024. - [CoreLogic Says Home Prices Up 3.4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-home-prices-up-3-4/) - Residential According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 3.4% in November, 2024. CoreLogic predicts that home prices will increase 3.8% through November 2025. In addition, they say despite pockets of decline, national prices are continuing to trend upward, even in the off-season. - [Redfin Says America’s Renters Are Moving Less Than Ever](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/redfin-says-americas-renters-are-moving-less-than-ever/) - Rentals A new report from Redfin says renters are moving less than ever, with a third staying in the same home for at least 5 years. They say the soaring cost of buying a home has pushed many to stay put for longer and the high cost of moving has also discouraged renters from moving regularly. - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for November ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-november-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for November, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1534 (same as October) and $1,902 (down 0.4%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “Our national rent index showing flat - [How Much Americans Spend on Gas in Each State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-much-americans-spend-on-gas-in-each-state/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says gas prices vary across state lines due to factors such as local taxes, environmental regulations, reliance on local production or imports, and proximity to refineries. Not surprising, Hawaii, California, Washington Oregon and Nevada lead the U.S. in gas prices. Indeed...Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual - [ADP National Employment Report – December 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-december-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for December, 2024, private sector employment increased by 122k jobs and annual pay was up 4.6% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Apartments Boom And Middle Housing Lags](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartments-boom-and-middle-housing-lags/) - Data Last week's infographic illustrated America's fastest growing housing markets based on data from this report. That being said, Storagecafe says the U.S. housing market has been on a steady, albeit slow, growth trajectory over the past two decades with total inventory reaching 144 million housing units in 2023 - up 16.7% from 2005. However, data - [Behind the Scenes of Running for Mayor](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/behind-the-scenes-of-running-for-mayor/) - Podcasts You will often hear advice from National REIA about the importance of maintaining contact with elected officials as well as candidates for public office. Its importance cannot be emphasized enough. With that in mind, on a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Michael Del Prete talked with Matt Evans, a recent candidate for Mayor of - [Zumper’s Annual Rent Report for 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-annual-rent-report-for-2024/) - Rentals Each year, Zumper’s Annual Rent Report takes a deep-dive into past year of data, knowledge of economic trends, Zumper surveys, internal data on renter search, and ongoing conversations with clients, experts, and others in the industry. They say this intel gives them a comprehensive view of 2024 and a look at what’s to come in - [Housing Starts Down 14.6% Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-down-14-6-year-over-year/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in November, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,289,000, which is 1.8% lower than October’s revised number and is 14.6% lower than one year ago. November’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 264k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Existing Home Sales Jump 4.8% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-jump-4-8-in-november/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.8% in November to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4,15 million – up 6.1% year over year and the largest year-over-year gain since June 2021. Total housing inventory at the end of November was 1.33 million units, down 2.9% from October and - [Share of Americans Taking Advantage of Buy Now, Pay Later](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/share-of-americans-taking-advantage-of-buy-now-pay-later/) - Infographics Statista says "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services have gained popularity as an alternative to credit cards or other “traditional” payment methods. In fact, they say 41% of U.S. adults have used Buy Now, Pay Later services in the past 12 months with another 22% saying they haven’t but could in the future. Indeed.... Stay - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.5% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-5-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.5% from October 2023 to October 2024, after rising 0.4% in October. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [AAA Predicts Nearly 120 Million Traveling Over the Christmas Season](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-predicts-nearly-120-million-traveling-over-the-christmas-season/) - travel The American Automobile Association (aka AAA) says that over 119 million people will be traveling this holiday season –a record number. In addition, AAA expects nearly 117 million people will drive to their holiday destinations. AAA calculates the holiday season from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. “This is the time of year when - [Pending Home Sales Up 2.2% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-2-2-in-november/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2.2% in in October, 2024, which the NAR says is the 4th straight month of increases. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 79 in November. The NAR says expectations are being recalibrated…Indeed. “Consumers - [U.S. Construction Spending Up Slightly](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-up-slightly-2/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in October, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,174 billion, which is 0.4% higher than September’s revised number. However, October’s revised estimate is 5% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $934 billion in - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 3.9% Annual Gain in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-3-9-annual-gain-in-september/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.9% annual increase for September, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 5.2% and their 20-City Composite increased 4.6%, year-over-year. “Home price growth stalled in the third quarter, after a steady start to 2024...The slight downtick could be attributed to technical factors as the - [Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardis-multifamily-outlook-for-2025/) - Rentals According to Yardi’s U.S. Multifamily Outlook for Winter 2025, the multifamily market enters 2025 in good shape, after several years of strong demand in most markets and expectations that interest rates are likely to decline. They say the economy continues to grow, the employment picture remains solid despite some cooling, and consumers are spending in - [Revisiting the Fundamentals](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/revisiting-the-fundamentals/) - Real Estate Blogger Revisiting the Fundamentals By Jeffery S. Watson Recently, I was privileged to sit in a room at a REIA meeting with three legends in the residential real estate investing space. Each of these men has educated thousands of individuals on smart, savvy, safe, and effective ways to be residential real estate investors. Their presence made - [Let's Bring American Dream into the Reach of Everyday Americans](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/lets-bring-american-dream-into-the-reach-of-everyday-americans/) - Legislative Back in 1994 Newt Gingrich kicked off what was ultimately a bipartisan revamp of the welfare system - except it didn't address housing. The entitlement behemoth at HUD has since doubled in size and almost did again according to the 2024 Presidential budget requests. Congress has tinkered with programmatic tweaks, but little has changed, HUD - [How U.S. Households Have Changed 1960-2023](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-u-s-households-have-changed-1960-2023/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says the composition of American households has shifted significantly since 1960 as fewer people have kids and the scale of economic resources has declined. In fact, they point out that the number of households without kids now exceeds those with kids. And, in 1960, the share of U.S. households that consisted of - [New Home Sales Up 5.9% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-5-9-in-november/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in November, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 664k, which is 5.9% higher than October’s revised rate and is 8.7% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in November was $402,600 with an average sales - [NAR's Top 10 Housing Hot Spots for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nars-top-10-housing-hot-spots-for-2025/) - Market Trends The NAR recently announced their 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets. In addition, they say these markets were identified as the top performers for 2025 due to their strengths across several indicators as well as outperforming the national average - [CoreLogic Says SFR Growth Continues to Slow](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-sfr-growth-continues-to-slow/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to experience slower growth, registering a 1.7% increase in October, down from the 2.3% from on year ago and the lowest rate since June 2020. In addition, CoreLogic says October's growth rate was -1.5%, which was below the average -0.5% - [GDP and Personal Income by State for Q3 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-and-personal-income-by-state-for-q3-2024/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product increased in 46 states and DC in Q3 2024, with the percent change ranging from 6.9% at an annual rate in Arkansas to –2.3% in North Dakota. In addition, personal income increased in 49 states and DC, with the percent change - [CoreLogic: Mom & Pop Investors Are Quietly Shaping the Housing Market](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-mom-pop-investors-are-quietly-shaping-the-housing-market/) - Residential We saw this beginning a few years ago....In a recent report, CoreLogic says while investor activity in the housing market is often associated with deep-pocketed institutional buyers, data from Q3 2024 is painting a different picture. They say "Mom-and-Pop Investors" are quietly shaping the housing market. Indeed... "While institutional investors tend to dominate headlines, they - [Overall Delinquency Rate Continues Upward Trend in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/overall-delinquency-rate-continues-upward-trend-in-2024/) - Data According to the CoreLogic’s latest Loan Performance Insight Report, the share of U.S. borrowers who were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), was up 0.2% year-over-year from September, 2023. In addition they point out that Early-Stage Delinquencies (30 to 59 days past due) in September were - [House Price Appreciation by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/house-price-appreciation-by-state/) - Residential A new report from the NAHB's Eye on Housing shows that house prices posted modest annual growth for Q3, 2024, however for the past two quarters this price growth has slowed. The NAHB says this has occurred while elevated mortgage rates have kept many potential home buyers away - even with additional inventory. Between the - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for December ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-december-24-3/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for November ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-october-24-2/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Interestingly, Ingo says the economy is doing worse than what we see here. https://youtu.be/ZTFkNPHc39E?si=7oaGOfmHJt71_nVz Click here for more information about Local Market Monitor. - [Chevron Deference: What Landlords Need to Know](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/chevron-deference-what-landlords-need-to-know/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says you may not even be aware of it, but the Chevron Deference doctrine has and will continue to affect you as an investor and landlord. He shares some insights into this important topic and how you need to be aware of your local - [State & Local Property Tax Revenue Surpasses $200 Billion](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/state-local-property-tax-revenue-surpasses-200-billion/) - Regulations & Taxes A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says state & local tax revenue from property taxes reached $203.9 billion in Q3 2024, based on data form the U.S. Census Bureau. They say this marks a 2.8% increase from the second quarter of 2024 and is the first quarter where property tax revenue topped - [New Home Sales Down 17.3% in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-17-3-in-october/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in October, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610k, which is 17.3% lower than September’s revised rate and is 9.4% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in October was $437,300 with an average sales - [Expiration of Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will Significantly Raise Taxes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/expiration-of-tax-cuts-jobs-act-will-significantly-raise-taxes/) - Regulations & Taxes Recent analysis from the Tax Foundation says that if the next Congress doesn't act, taxes will rise for millions of Americans on January 1, 2026, as the individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expire. In addition, the Tax Foundation says a permanent extension of the TCJA would boost GDP by 1.2% - [Most Desired Christmas Gifts in America](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-desired-christmas-gifts-in-america/) - Infographics Christmas is next week and the folks over at Statista have put together their list of the most desired gifts. Not surprising, money is the most desired Christmas present in the U.S. this year, followed by clothes and gift cards. Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!!! Hat tip to Statista. - [Average Grocery Bill Per State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-grocery-bill-per-state/) - Infographics In case you haven't notices, grocery prices have steadily rising over the past several thanks to inflation. In fact, today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist says American households are paying an average of about $270 per week. And, if you've ever seen a commercial where they say prices may be higher in Alaska or Hawaii, - [Realtor.com's 2025 Housing Forecast](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/realtor-coms-2025-housing-forecast/) - Market Trends As the 2025 predictions roll in, the researchers at Realtor.com says mortgage rates will continue to average above 6% and home prices will keep rising. In addition they say the supply of homes for sale will continue to improve as well as new-home construction. “This past year brought us a surprising upward trend in home - [Why Your Accountant is Begging You to Do This One Thing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/why-your-accountant-is-begging-you-to-do-this-one-thing/) - Real Estate Blogger Why Your Accountant is Begging You to Do This One Thing The Shoebox of Shame: Why We Need to Talk About Pre-Accounting By Gita Faust I realized this yesterday during my webinar titled “From Balance Sheet to Your Wellness.” Now, don’t roll your eyes just yet—this isn’t your average accounting lecture. While chatting away about - [Existing Home Sales Up 3.4% in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-3-4-in-october/) - Data The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 3.4% in October to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million – up 2.9% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of October was 1.37 million units, up 0.7% from September and up 19.1% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Inflation Up 2.7% Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-2-7-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in November, 2024. The all items index was up 2.7% for the 12 months ending in November. The index for shelter rose 0.3% in November, accounting for nearly forty percent of the monthly all items - [NAR's Migration Trends Report - 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nars-migration-trends-report-2024/) - Market Trends A new report from the National Association of Realtors says with rapidly changing buyer preferences and abilities, there has been a lot of migration within the United States over the past few years. They point out that data show that southern states such as Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas have been big winners in these - [Cigarette Taxes & Smuggling by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cigarette-taxes-smuggling-by-state/) - Regulations & Taxes While smoking is not as "in vogue" as it once was, a recent report from the Tax Foundation says higher tax rates on cigarettes incentivize smuggling and as tax rates increase, consumers and suppliers search for ways around these costs. They point out that, when it comes to cigarettes, consumers tend to shop across borders - [ADP National Employment Report – November 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-november-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for November, 2024, private sector employment increased by 146k jobs and annual pay was up 4.8% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Unemployment Rate 4.2% in November](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-4-2-in-november/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227k in November, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2%. As always, the BLS says employment in government continued its upward growth trend in November (up 33K) with an average monthly gain of 41k over the - [GDP Up 2.8% in Q2 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-2-8-in-q2-2024/) - Economics According to their "advance" estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in Q2 2024. That figure is 1.4 percentage points higher than Q1’s annualized increase. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Home Purchases Fall Through at Highest Rate in June on Record](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-purchases-fall-through-at-highest-rate-in-june-on-record/) - Residential A recent report from Redfin says home purchases in June fell through at the highest rate on record, as higher housing costs give buyers cold feet. They report that 56k home-purchase agreements were canceled in June, equal to 14.9% of homes that went under contract that month. In addition they report that the median home - [Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardis-multifamily-outlook-for-summer-2024/) - Rentals According to Yardi’s U.S. Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2024, multifamily performance continues to be strong, but it is not without challenges. They say demand remains steady from consistent job growth and immigration, but some fundamental metrics including rent growth and occupancy have deteriorated since the market peak in 2022. In addition, they say the capital - [Pending Home Sales Up 2% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-2-in-september/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in October, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 77.4 in October. The NAR says momentum is building...Indeed. “Homebuying momentum is building after nearly two years of suppressed home sales...Even with - [AAA Predicts 80 Million Americans Will Travel for Thanksgiving](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-predicts-80-million-americans-will-travel-for-thanksgiving/) - travel The venerable AAA says it’s time to “buckle-up” this Thanksgiving as they say nearly 80 million people will be traveling – up from 2023's revised numbers. They expect a record number of drivers on the road with this year’s number surpassing pre-pandemic numbers. “Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, and this year we’re expecting - [Renter Households Growing 3x Faster Than Homeowner Households](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/renter-households-growing-3x-faster-than-homeowner-households/) - Data A recent report from Redfin says the number of renter households rose 2.7% in Q3, year over year, to a record 45.6 million. They say that’s 3x faster than the 0.9% increase in homeowner households, which now total a record 86.9 million. In addition, they point out that The 2.7% increase (representing 1.18 million additional - [FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limits for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-announces-conforming-loan-limits-for-2025/) - Residential The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced their conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2025. The FHFA says that in most of the US, the 2025 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $806,500, an increase of $39,950 (or 5.2%) from 2024. The Housing - [Her Incredible Real Estate Success Story will Inspire You](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/her-incredible-real-estate-success-story-will-inspire-you/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Yamu Camara, who was born and raised in a small village in West Africa where she faced profound loss and hardship from a young age. But her journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success will definitely inspire - [CoreLogic Says SFR Growth Slows to Lowest Rate in Four Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-growth-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-four-years/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices are experiencing slower growth in key rental metros which all experienced population spikes during the pandemic. According to their report, annual U.S. rent growth registered a 2% increase in September, continuing a slowing trend that began in early 2024 but is - [Navigating the Complexities of Retirement Planning](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/navigating-the-complexities-of-retirement-planning/) - Real Estate Blogger Navigating the Complexities of Retirement Planning By Carl Fischer Reaching retirement is an important milestone, and part of the journey often involves managing your retirement savings. If you’ve recently changed jobs or retired, you may be faced with the decision of what to do with your old 401(k) plan. It can be daunting or exhilarating. - [Why Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/why-taxes-could-be-higher-in-retirement-a-comprehensive-look/) - Real Estate Blogger Why Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look By Carl Fischer Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. However, many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax burden doesn’t necessarily decrease in their golden years. Several factors can contribute to higher taxes in - [Is It a Good Time to Buy a Property?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-it-a-good-time-to-buy-a-property/) - Real Estate Blogger Is It a Good Time to Buy a Property? by Carl Ficsher The real estate market is always evolving, and potential buyers often find themselves asking: is now a good time to buy a property? Recent trends suggest a nuanced answer to this question. Interest rates have recently seen a decrease, providing some relief for - [Couples' New Math: Buy the House First, Get Married Later](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/couples-new-math-buy-the-house-first-get-married-later/) - Market Trends A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says "the big wedding can wait" as more and more couples are deciding to jump right into homeownership prior to getting married. They report that, in 2023, around 555k unmarried couples said they bought their home during the previous year - up 46% from - [America's Fastest Growing Housing Markets](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-fastest-growing-housing-markets/) - Infographics A recent report from StorageCafe says the South is leading the boom in America's fastest-growing housing markets with Texas "stealing the spotlight." In fact, nationally, they say housing inventory rose by 16.7% from 2005 to 2023. Indeed...stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to StorageCafe. - [This Election’s Biggest Winner Might Be Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/this-elections-biggest-winner-might-be-landlords/) - Real Estate Blogger This Election’s Biggest Winner Might Be Landlords By Scot Aubrey As the 2024 U.S. presidential election recently closed, landlords across the country are celebrating many of the positive outcomes they saw in regard to housing, tax, and economic policies that will affect their businesses. Whether it’s rent control, tenant protection laws, or economic conditions, this - [Your Biggest Reward](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/your-biggest-reward/) - Real Estate Blogger Your Biggest Reward By M. Jane Garvey A rational investment of our time, money, and resources requires that in part we ask, “what’s in it for me?” Some of the rewards are the ability to improve our community and help others. It is also critical that some of our rewards be financial as well. If - [Brain Games for Housing Providers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/brain-games-for-housing-providers/) - Real Estate Blogger Brain Games for Housing Providers By Scot Aubrey Have you ever looked at your life as a housing provider, considered your property portfolio, and questioned why things just aren’t working out in your favor? If you’ve been doing this for any period of time, the answer is a resounding yes. If you haven’t, well at - [Pearl Harbor by the Numbers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pearl-harbor-by-the-numbers/) - Infographics This Saturday, December 7th, is the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On that date, "which will live in infamy," 2,335 servicemen died in the defense of freedom. The attack plunged America into the Second World War and put us on a course to become the undisputed leader of the Free - [Bankrate's Housing Market Predictions for 2025](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/bankrates-housing-market-predictions-for-2025/) - Market Trends As 2024 begins to wind down, the forecasts for 2025 are starting to roll in. A recent prognostication from Bankrate.com. says in 2025 the housing market could have a more favorable outlook than much of 2024 had, due to improving mortgage rates and inventory levels. However, they also say there’s still uncertainty in the air, - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Down Again in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-down-again-in-october/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in October, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,311,000, which is 3.1% lower than September’s revised number and is 4% lower than one year ago. October’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 326k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Inflation Up 2.6% Year-Over-year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-2-6-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in October, 2024 (same as September). The all items index was up 2.6% for the 12 months ending in October. The index for shelter rose 0.4% in October, accounting for over half of the monthly - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-3-year-over-year-2/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from all 50 states and over - [2025 Housing Market Predictions](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/2025-housing-market-predictions/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explores the latest trends and predictions shaping the housing market as we approach 2025. From economic growth to mortgage rates, she breaks down expert forecasts on home sales, pricing, and the outlook for real estate investors. Click here to listen. - [Categories Hardest Hit by Inflation](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/categories-hardest-hit-by-inflation/) - Infographics If you're a regular reader of this site you know that we cover inflation pretty extensively. Today's graphic from Statista says there's no way around the fact that consumer prices in the United States have risen sharply over the past several years - with a host of factors coming together to form a perfect storm - [CoreLogic’s US Home Price Insights – November 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogics-us-home-price-insights-november-2024/) - Data According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 3.4% in September 2024 compared with September 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home prices increased by .02% in September compared with one year ago. In addition, CoreLogic says home prices will drop by -0.1% - [U.S. Construction Spending Remains Steady](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-remains-steady/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in September, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.8 billion, which is 0.1% higher than August’s revised number. However, September’s revised estimate is 4.1% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $913.6 billion in - [Does Your State Have an Estate or Inheritance Tax - 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/does-your-state-have-an-estate-or-inheritance-tax-2024/) - Regulations & Taxes We have covered this issue over the past several years and it's interesting to see how it has changed. The old axiom about the two certainties in life are death & taxes remains true. A recent report from the Tax Foundation says in 2024, in addition to the federal estate tax, with a top rate - [Student Housing Construction Investment Up in Q3 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/student-housing-construction-investment-up-in-q3-2024/) - Market Trends A recent report from the NAHB's Eye on Housing says private fixed investment in student dormitories increased by 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.9 billion in Q3 of 2024. They point out that since the pandemic, private fixed investment has rebounded, as college enrollments show a slow but stabilizing recovery from - [Personal Income Change by County & Metro Area 2022-23](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/personal-income-change-by-county-metro-area-2022-23/) - Economics According to recent data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2023 personal income increased in 2,814 counties, decreased in 295, and was unchanged in five. For comparison, in 2019-20, personal income increased in 3,040 counties, decreased in 69, and was unchanged in three. Indeed... Click here to read the full - [New Home Sales Up 4.1% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-4-1-in-september/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in September, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738k, which is 4.1% higher than August’s revised rate and is 6.3% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in September was $426,300 with an average sales - [America’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-top-50-rattiest-cities/) - News The pest control & rodent removers over at Orkin say for the 9th year in a row Chicago continues its first-place spot on their Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. Los Angeles moves up to #2 with New York dropping to #3 position. Orkin says cities on their Rattiest Cities list are based on the number - [Foreclosure Activity Up in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-in-october/) - Residential According to ATTOM’s October 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 30,784 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. This figure 4% higher than September and a 11% lower than one year ago. Across the country, one out of every 4,578 housing units had a foreclosure filing in October The states with the highest - [U.S. Government's Income and Expenditures](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-governments-income-and-expenditures/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist reminds us that the U.S. government faced one of its largest budget deficits ever in fiscal year 2024, due to rising interest rates and government spending significantly exceeding revenue (go figure?). Today's graphic illustrates this monstrosity....Try running your business like that. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip - [Yardi Says Multifamily Rents Drop](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-rents-drop/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,748 in October, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Yardi says demand remains strong enough to balance the increase in deliveries in most markets. “Through September 2024, 329,000 apartment units have been absorbed, putting the market in line for one of its - [Achieving Time and Money Freedom Through Real Estate Investing & Great Systems](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/achieving-time-and-money-freedom-through-real-estate-investing-great-systems/) - Podcasts In a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Paul & Tanice Myers share their stories and insights on transitioning from W2 jobs, the importance of leads, education, and funding in real estate, and their experiences in the Boise and Coeur d'Alene markets. This is a wisdom-packed interview! Click here to listen. - [America’s Top Rattiest Cities - 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-top-rattiest-cities-2024/) - Health The pest control & rodent removers over at Orkin say for the 10th year in a row Chicago continues in its first-place spot on their Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, with Los Angeles and New York occupying the number 2 & 3 positions. Orkin says cities on their Rattiest Cities list are based on the - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q3 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q3-2024/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3, 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in Q3 were occupied and 10.1% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [Commercial Foreclosures Spike in September with Significant Year-Over-Year Increase](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/commercial-foreclosures-spike-in-september-with-significant-year-over-year-increase/) - Data According ATTOM Data, commercial foreclosures increased 15% from September and 48% from one year ago. The report says commercial foreclosures remain elevated and are still considerably higher than pre-pandemic figures. Starting in June 2023, foreclosure numbers saw a sharp increase, peaking at 752 in May 2024, before settling at 695 in September. They say this - [GDP Up 2.8% in Q3 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-up-2-8-in-q3-2024/) - Economics According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in Q3 2024. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. - [Zombie Foreclosures Down](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zombie-foreclosures-down-20-2-year-over-year/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s Q4 2024 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q4. That figure represents 1.3%, or one in 77 homes, across the nation – roughly the same as in the 3rd quarter. ATTOM also says there were 215,601 residential properties - [America's Wine Consumption by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-wine-consumption-by-state/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says across the nation wine is often seen as a staple on dining room tables with certain regions raising their glasses a little more often. In fact, the U.S. is home to several world-renowned wine regions, and even ranked third in Forbes’ list of top 10 countries for wine lovers. Today's graphic - [Massachusetts Passes New Law to Help Tenants Seal Eviction Records](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/massachusetts-passes-new-law-to-help-tenants-seal-eviction-records/) - Legislative National REIA Chapter Boston REIA is reporting that a new law was recently signed by Massachusetts Governor Healey with the stated aim of protecting tenants from the negative impact of eviction records. This law, part of the Affordable Homes Act, allows tenants to seal certain eviction records from public view and prevents these records from - [Is the Great Florida Migration Coming Undone?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/is-the-great-florida-migration-coming-undone/) - Market Trends A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (reposted in Realtor.com) suggests that the "Great Florida Migration" might be coming undone. They say a surplus of housing inventory and dwindling buyer interest are slowing sales and recent hurricanes & extreme weather events are making it worse. In addition, surging insurance costs, high mortgage rates and - [Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4% in October](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-remains-above-4-in-october/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 12k in October, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.1%. As always, the BLS says employment in government continued its growth trend in October (up 40K) with an average monthly gain of 43k over the past - [Florida Couple Allegedly Swiped Homes Using Scam Costing Less Than $1](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/florida-couple-allegedly-swiped-homes-using-scam-costing-less-than-1/) - Legal The NY post is reporting that a Florida couple has been arrested and charged with stealing properties from homeowners using an amazingly easy scam that costing less than $1 to pull off. According to reports, the couple allegedly forged quitclaim deeds on homes in Tampa and Miami-Dade County. In addition, the report says that most - [Pending Home Sales Up 7.4% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-7-4-in-september/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 7.4% in in September, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 75.8 in September. However, the NAR says to expect a slower rate of growth over the next couple years. “After two years - [Cities With the Fastest Car Commutes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cities-with-the-fastest-car-commutes/) - Data A recent report by The Wall Street Journal says (reposted on Realtor.com) many Americans drive to and from work while enduring slow-moving, soul-draining traffic. They also point out that commuting remains one of the top complaints that workers have about returning to offices. However, they highlight that in certain cities, rush hour driving during is - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for October ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-october-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for October, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1534 (up 0.1%) and $1,910 (down 0.1%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “As new supply levels across the country - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.2% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-4-2-year-over-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 0.3% in August, and up 4.2% from August 2023 to August 2024. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Sees 4.2% Annual Gain in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-sees-4-2-annual-gain-in-august/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 4.2% annual increase for August, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 6% and their 20-City Composite increased 5.2%, year-over-year. “Home price growth is beginning to show signs of strain, recording the slowest annual gain since mortgage rates peaked in 2023...As students went back - [Happy Veterans Day 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/happy-veterans-day-2024/) - Infographics This Monday, November 11th, is Veterans Day… Here’s a little history about this important day; In 1918, the armistice ending the First World War officially took effect on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour. The following year President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th as Armistice Day. Later, it would become - [ADP National Employment Report – October 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-october-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for October, 2024, private sector employment increased by 233k jobs and annual pay was up 4.6% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [FinCEN Renews its Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fincen-renews-its-real-estate-geographic-targeting-orders/) - News The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is reporting that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in mid-October renewed its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO) requiring U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in non-financed purchases of residential real estate. In addition, ALTA reminds readers that FinCEN began issuing Geographic Targeting - [Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-remains-above-4-in-september/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 254k in September, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.1%. Interestingly, the BLS says employment in government continued its upward trend in September (up 31K) with an average monthly gain of 45k over the past 12 - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Down in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-down-in-september-2/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in September, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,354,000, which is 0.5% lower than August’s revised number and is 0.7% lower than one year ago. September’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 317k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Says All-Time Highs Continue](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-says-all-time-highs-continue/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 5.4% annual increase for July, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 7.4% and their 20-City Composite increased 6.5%, year-over-year. “We continue to observe outperformance in most low-price tiers in the market on a three- and five-year horizon...The low-price tier of Tampa was the - [The Electoral College](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-electoral-college/) - Infographics We recently posted a compare & contrast chart for the 2024 Presidential Race. With that in mind, this Tuesday, November 5th is election day all across America. Every four years on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday in November America chooses its next President (or reelects the current one). However, as the folks over - [Top 10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-states-with-the-lowest-cost-of-living/) - Economics We've had a lot of posts related to the cost of living and how it affects real estate and quality of life. With that in mind, a recent report from Realtor.com reveals their list of the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living. The say Americans are still feeling walloped with high prices - [Do Real Estate Agents Have to Disclose if Someone Died in a House?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/do-real-estate-agents-have-to-disclose-if-someone-died-in-a-house/) - Legal We have run a few posts about a website that allows you to see if someone died in the house or property you're about to buy. However a recent report from CNBC says that while real estate agents are required to point out physical or material defects in a property, it depends on the state - [CoreLogic Says Rents Continue to Grow at a Slow & Steady Pace](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-rents-continue-to-grow-at-a-slow-steady-pace/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to grow at a slow and steady pace. According to their report, prices posted a 2.4% gain year-over-year - the lowest rate of growth recorded since last fall. Interestingly, detached rental prices rose by 2.3% from August 2023, compared with - [Changing Your Financial Trajectory](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/changing-your-financial-trajectory/) - Real Estate Blogger Changing Your Financial Trajectory By Jason K. Powers In the book, “How Privatized Banking Really Works” by L. Carlos Lara & Robert P. Murphy, it says "It is possible to salvage your household’s financial situation, despite the shackles put in place by powerful forces. But you don’t stand a chance if you allow these same - [Existing Home Sales Down 1% in September](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-down-1-in-august/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 1% in September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million – down 3.5% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of September was 1.39 million units, up 1.5% from August and up 23% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [The Importance of Participating in Elections](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-importance-of-participating-in-elections/) - Legislative In case you unaware (said in jest) we're smack in the middle of a highly contentious presidential election season. Small-business owners, especially, should vote because politicians’ decisions directly impact the economic landscape and regulatory environment in which they operate. Voting allows citizen business owners to influence policies that affect factors such as taxation, labor laws, - [Best & Worst Cities for Recreation in America](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/best-worst-cities-for-recreation-in-america/) - Market Trends The recreational aspects of any given area can be a main driver in determining where to live - and we all know how a nice, clean park adds value to any neighborhood. Recently, the folks over at WalletHub looked at the 100 largest U.S. cities to determine the best and worst cities for recreational activities. - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for October ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-october-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Interestingly, Ingo points out that the jobs picture isn't as rosy as it's being portrayed. National Economic Outlook By Ingo WInzer October, 2024 Despite optimistic reports over - [The Purchasing Power of $100 by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-purchasing-power-of-100-by-state/) - Infographics We recently posted about the value of $1 over the years, adjusted for inflation. Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist looks at what $100 is worth in each U.S. state. Interestingly, the purchasing power of $100 can vary by as much as 26% from state to state. Not surprising, California has the lowest purchasing power - [Manufactured Homes in 2023](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/manufactured-homes-in-2023/) - Market Trends A recent report by the NAHB's Eye on Housing says new manufactured homes saw a decline in shipments in 2023 compared to the previous year. Citing data from the Manufactured Housing Survey (MHS), around 89k,manufactured homes were shipped in 2023, a decrease of 21% from the 113k,homes shipped in 2022. The Census Bureau defines a - [When Did U.S. States Become States?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/when-did-u-s-states-become-states/) - Infographics The folks over at Statista say that just like Rome, the United States wasn't built in a day. It took 172 years for all 50 states to be added to the Union - not to mention a contentious civil war that almost ended this experiment of liberty. The last states to join the union were - [New Home Sales Down 4.7% in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-4-7/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in August, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716k, which is 4.7% lower than July’s revised rate and is 9.8% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in August was $420,600 with an average sales - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – October ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-october-24/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for October 2024, national median rent dropped 0.5% to $1,405. They say we are likely to see that number continue to modestly drop through the remainder of 2024. “Rent growth follows a seasonal pattern – prices tend to go up during the spring and summer and dip during - [Yardi Says Strong Economy, Demand Boost Multifamily Optimism](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-strong-economy-demand-boost-multifamily-optimism/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,750 (down $3) in September, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Yardi says the recent spate of good news about interest rates and economic growth has buoyed the spirits of the commercial real estate industry. “The strong economy has been a major - [Public or Private Beach? Homeowners in Florida Draw a Line in the Sand](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/public-or-private-beach-homeowners-in-florida-draw-a-line-in-the-sand/) - Legal A recent story in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) discusses the thorny issues of beach access along the Florida panhandle. According to the WSJ, Walton County has 26 miles of coastline and looks like something from a postcard with soft, sugar-white sand and emerald green water. However, those without private beaches can only - [So, We Bought a Crack House](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/bought-crack-house/) - Residential Toronto Life magazine recently had an interesting story about a couple seeking a larger home for their growing family who bought a house in a hot neighborhood that seemingly look great, just needed some work, but ultimately turned out to be a 5-year nightmare. It's a good read and has several valuable lessons about doing - [Inflation Increases Hold Steady](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-increases-hold-steady/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in September, 2024 (same as August). The all items index was up 2.4% for the 12 months ending in September. The index for shelter rose 0.2% in September, and the index for food increased 0.4%. - [FHFA Says Home Price Up 4.5% from Last Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-price-up-4-5-from-last-year/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 0.1% in July, and up 4.5% from July 2023 to July 2024. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based on data from - [Calculate the Value of $1 Dollar Over the Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/calculate-the-value-of-1-dollar-over-the-years-2/) - Economics Each month we post inflation data (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recently we came across an interesting site that allows you to calculate inflation for any year as well as comparing the value of a dollar with various years. Interestingly, the site was started in 2023 but it lets you put in - [Yardi Says Multifamily Performance Held Steady in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-says-multifamily-performance-held-steady-in-august/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,731 in August, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.7%. Yardi says multifamily performance held steady in August as the market eagerly anticipates interest rate cuts in September. “Multifamily advertised rents were essentially flat in August as the market prepared to adjust to - [The Market Impact of the Institutional Investor](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-market-impact-of-the-institutional-investor/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says the influx of the institutional investor groups that are backed by billions of dollars are having a negative effect on the everyday investors ability to purchase properties. Pickron discusses some strategies to consider when the market is unpredictable or pricing out the average - [Flipping Activity Down but Profits Up in Q2 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/flipping-activity-down-but-profits-up-in-q2-2024/) - Data According to the latest U.S. Home Flipping Report from ATTOM, 79,540 single-family houses and condominiums were flipped in Q2, 2024 representing 7.5% of all home sales (one of every 13 sales) in the first quarter. ATTOM says the latest portion of flipped properties was down from 8.7 percent of all sales in Q1 2024 - - [Pending Home Sales Up Slightly in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-slightly-in-august/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 0.6% in in August, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 70.6 in August. “A slight upward turn reflects a modest improvement in housing affordability, primarily because mortgage rates descended to 6.5% in - [The Reason We Invest](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-reason-we-invest/) - Real Estate Blogger The Reason We Invest By: Jeffery S. Watson One of the questions I ask real estate investors when I’m doing consultations or taking them on as new clients is, “What is your goal?” I’m not looking to discuss particular types of transactions, but rather what they are looking to accomplish with their investments from an - [GDP and Personal Income by State for Q2 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-and-personal-income-by-state-for-q2-2024/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product increased in 49 states and DC in Q2 2024, with the percent change ranging from 5.9% at an annual rate in Idaho to –1.1% in Alaska. In addition, personal income increased in all 50 states and DC, with the percent change - [States with the Highest Home Insurance Prices](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-with-the-highest-home-insurance-prices/) - Market Trends The recent devastation wrought by two major hurricanes have put the question of home insurance on the proverbial front burner. A recent article from Realtor.com says rising home insurance prices are affecting homeowners across the country with some states are feeling the pain more than others. Topping their list of states with the highest insurances - [Census Bureau Says Nearly Half of Renter Households Are Cost-Burdened](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/census-bureau-says-nearly-half-of-renter-households-are-cost-burdened/) - Rentals We have continued to see rising shelter costs in the inflation data we've posted. Now a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau says over 21 million renter households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs in 2023, representing nearly half (49.7%) of the 42.5 million renter households in the United States - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – October 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-october-2024/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, serious delinquencies (loans 90+ days past due but not in active foreclosure) rose 14K (+3.3%) to a six-month high, but remain historically low. Interestingly, they say nearly 70% of seriously delinquent mortgages are still protected from foreclosure via either forbearance, loss mitigation, or bankruptcy. The ICE Mortgage Monitor - [What's the Difference Between Traditional & Roth IRAs?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/whats-the-difference-between-traditional-roth-iras/) - Infographics What's the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA? The handy chart shown below from Equity Trust takes a look at the similarities and differences between various features of each kind of account. Happy Friday!!!!! Hat tip to Equity Trust. - [States with the Highest and Lowest Real Estate Prices](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-real-estate-prices/) - Data The Equity Trust Company, a leader in Self-Directed IRAs and a National REIA preferred benefits provider, recently released their list of the top 10 most & least expensive real estate markets. Their Trust Self-Directed Real Estate Market Report reveals how & where Equity Trust clients used their IRAs and other retirement accounts in the past - [SECURE Act Signed into Law](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/secure-act-signed-into-law/) - News Just before slipping (slithering?) out of town for their annual Christmas break, Congress passed (and subsequently signed by the President) the $1.4 trillion Further Consolidated Appropriations Act that will fund the federal government for the rest of FY 2020. However, sneakily tucked into that measure was something that will cause investors to take notice: the - [SECURE Act 2.0: What it Means for Americans’ Retirement Saving](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/secure-act-2-0-what-it-means-for-americans-retirement-saving/) - Real Estate Blogger SECURE Act 2.0: What it Means for Americans’ Retirement Saving Here are some of the changes coming to retirement plans due to the SECURE Act 2.0. By John Bowens, Director, Head of Education and Investor Success, Equity Trust Company President Biden signed the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, an Omnibus Bill, on December 29, 2022. Included - [Equity Trust's 10 Most/Least Expensive Real Estate Markets for their Clients](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/equity-trusts-10-most-least-expensive-real-estate-markets-for-their-clients/) - Market Trends The Equity Trust Company, a leader in Self-Directed IRAs and a National REIA preferred benefits provider, recently released their list of the top 10 most & least expensive real estate markets for their clients. They say the states where Equity Trust clients have paid the most for real estate investments might even surprise you. Indeed... - [Argentina Scrapped its Rent Control and Now the Market is Thriving](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/argentina-scrapped-its-rent-control-and-now-the-market-is-thriving/) - Legislative A recent story in the Wall Street Journal highlights how Argentina's new President (who happens to be an economist), Javier Milei, scrapped their rental laws and most government price controls in an effort to revive South America’s second-largest economy. Most notable is his elimination of what the WSJ calls some of the strictest rent control - [Americans Love Driving](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americans-love-driving/) - Infographics Citing government data, Statista says approximately nine out of ten trips were undertaken with either a car, an SUV, a pickup truck or a van in 2022. Not surprisingly, walking played a significantly less important role, with its share in total person trips dropping by 3.6 percent to 6.9 percent compared to 2017. We love - [CFPB Goes After Contract for Deed Agreements](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cfpb-goes-after-contract-for-deed-agreements/) - News The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released an advisory opinion and research report on a form of home seller financing that is often referred to as contract for deed. The CFPB says their advisory opinion and report are part of their effort to rid the market of what they say are predatory & exclusionary - [NREIA Statement on the CFPB's Recent Actions Regrading Contracts for Deed](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nreia-statement-on-the-cfpbs-recent-actions-regrading-contracts-for-deed/) - Legislative Last week we posted about the Consumer Protection Finance Bureau's (CFPB) efforts to go after contracts for deed. National REIA released the following statement as a response to their effort: In a classic federal government agency overreach, the twice-determined-as-unconstitutional CFPB has ignored history and the 10th Amendment in order to weigh-in on an area of - [Calculate the Value of $1 Dollar over the Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/calculate-the-value-of-1-dollar-over-the-years/) - Economics Each month we post inflation data (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recently we came across an interesting site that allows you to calculate inflation for any year as well as comparing the value of a dollar with various years. Interestingly, Inflation has averaged 0.93% per year since 1635, causing an overall price - [CoreLogic’s US Home Price Insights – October 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogics-us-home-price-insights-october-2024/) - Residential According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 3.9% in August 2024 compared with August 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home prices dropped by 1% in August 2024 compared with one year ago. “While mortgage rates have dropped in recent weeks, August - [CoreLogic's US Home Price Insights – September 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogics-us-home-price-insights-september-2024/) - Residential According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 4.3% in July 2024 compared with July 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home prices grew by 0.01% in July 2024 compared with one year ago. CoreLogic says this is the 150th consecutive month that - [ADP National Employment Report – September 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-september-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for September, 2024, private sector employment increased by 143k jobs and annual pay was up 4.7% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [All of the U.S. Currency in Circulation](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/all-of-the-u-s-currency-in-circulation/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist asks; have you ever wondered how much U.S. currency is in circulation? Well, today's infographic takes a good stab at it. Their graphic visualizes the approximate number of bills for each denomination globally, as of 12/3122, using data from the Fed. Indeed...Cash is king..... Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat - [FHFA Says Home Prices Saw the 3rd Consecutive Slowdown in Quarterly Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-saw-the-3rd-consecutive-slowdown-in-quarterly-growth/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices rose 5.7% between the Q2 2023 and Q2 2024 - which they say is the 3rd Consecutive Slowdown in Quarterly Growth. House prices were up 0.9% compared to Q12024. In addition, the FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for - [Online Sports Betting Taxes by State](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/online-sports-betting-taxes-by-state/) - Infographics The Tax Foundation says 38 states have legalized sports wagering in some capacity, however only 27 states have online betting. They say it has seen rapid growth since the U.S. Supreme Court granted states the ability to establish online sports betting markets in Murphy vs. NCAA in 2018. However, states apply a range of different - [Preferred vs. Actual Home Laundry Room Locations](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/preferred-vs-actual-home-laundry-room-locations/) - Market Trends A recent report from the NAHB's Eye on Housing says that in 2023, the majority of new home starts featured laundry connections on the first floor (72%), second floor or higher (26%) and the basement, garage, and other locations came in at a 1% or lower share. The data was from the Census Bureau's Survey - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for September ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-september-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for September, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1531 (up 0.1%) and $1,912 (down 0.2%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “September signaled a cooling off in the - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly Again in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-again-in-august/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in August, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,131.9 billion, which is 0.1% lower than July’s revised number. However, August’s revised estimate is 4.1% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $899.9 billion in - [America's Growing Hispanic Population](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-growing-hispanic-population/) - Infographics The U.S. Census Bureau reminds us that Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Indeed....they are part of the fabric of what makes America culturally rich nation and reinforces our motto - - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Jump in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-jump-in-august/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in August, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,356,000, which is 9.6% higher than July’s revised number and is 3.9% higher than one year ago. August’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 333k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Existing Home Sales Drop 2.5% in August](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-2-5-in-august/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 2.5% in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million – down 4.2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of August was 1.35 million units, up 0.7% from July and up 22.7% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fire-prevention-week-is-october-6-12-2024/) - Residential National Fire Prevention Week runs October 6-12, 2024 and one of the best ways to celebrate is to check all your properties’ smoke alarms for functionality and age. If you find one that’s more than 10 years old, it’s time to replace it. And when you do, National REIA recommends both ionization and photoelectric technologies - [Four Fall Projects to Tackle Now for Year-Round Property Protection](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/four-fall-projects-to-tackle-now-for-year-round-property-protection-2/) - Real Estate Blogger Four Fall Projects to Tackle Now for Year-Round Property Protection By Brian Aguirre, The Home Depot Fire emergencies, unwanted intruders or even inadequate insulation can all pose threats to your property and its tenants. Fortunately, a mix of the right products, devices and technology can help you monitor a property and minimize risks to your - [Apartment List's Millennial Homeownership Report](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-millennial-homeownership-report/) - Market Trends A new report form Apartment List says that while Millennials are the nation’s largest generation, and by sheer volume they are purchasing more homes than any other group, they remain well-behind previous generations when it comes to owning homes. They say a lack of affordability has left many in this cohort priced out of the - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for September ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-september-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo WInzer September, 2024 In order to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates sharply in 2022. This was a desperate measure - [Inflation Up 2.5% Year Over Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-2-5-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August, 2024 (same as July). The all items index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ending in August. The index for shelter rose 0.5% in August (the 7th consecutive month of increases) and - [Unlock Your Potential: Change Your Mindset & Live Your Dreams](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unlock-your-potential-change-your-mindset-live-your-dreams/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Omaha REIA’s “REIA Radio, they talk with Jeri Schlickbernd who delves into the psychology of success and the barriers that often hold people back. Jeri challenges the audience to rethink their approach to obstacles, highlighting that the first "no" we encounter is often self-imposed. Through her insightful discussion, she emphasizes - [Realtor.com's Top 10 Markets for Investors](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/realtor-coms-top-10-markets-for-investors/) - Market Trends What are the best markets for investors right now across the country? That's the question Realtor.com recently put pen to paper to solve. They say the U.S. housing market has experienced its share of turbulence over the past few years - with home prices near record highs and mortgage rates remaining high. Their list uses - [CoreLogic Says Single-Family Rents Increased 2.8% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-single-family-rents-increased-2-8-year-over-year/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to hold steady but remains below average pre-pandemic levels. According to their report, prices posted a 2.8% gain year-over-year. However, while high-end rents saw a large increase, those on the lower end were struggling. “On the surface, single-family rent growth - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly Again in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-again-in-july/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, which is 0.3% lower than June’s revised number. However, July’s revised estimate is 6.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $941.6 billion in - [Pending Home Sales Drop 5.5% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-drop-5-5-in-july/) - Data The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 5.5% in in July, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 70.2 in July - the lowest reading since the index began tracking in 2001. “A sales recovery did not occur in midsummer...The - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Hits All-Time High in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-hits-all-time-high-in-june/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 5.4% annual increase for June, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 7.4% and their 20-City Composite increased 6.5%, year-over-year. “Home prices and inflation continue to factor into the political agenda coming into the election season...Before accounting for inflation, home prices have risen over - [Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-remains-above-4/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142k in August, 2024 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% (7.1 million people). The BLS says both of these numbers are higher than one year ago. Indeed... Click here to read the full report at the - [Investor Share Peaks as Overall Home Sales Hit Decade-Plus Lows](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investor-share-peaks-as-overall-home-sales-hit-decade-plus-lows/) - Data Realtor.com says investors pulled back on home buying activity over the last couple of years, however, according to their new report, investor share has grown despite purchasing fewer homes. To get their data they looked at deed records dating from January 2000 to March 2024 nationally and in the 150 largest US metros. They included - [New Home Sales Up 10.6% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-10-6-in-july/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in July, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739k, which is 10.6% higher than June’s revised rate and is 5.6% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in June was $429,800 with an average sales - [Despite Rising Inflation, Americans Keep Spending](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/despite-rising-inflation-americans-keep-spending/) - Infographics Statista says with inflation continuing its stubborn advance, Americans keep on spending. Citing Census data, today's graphic illustrates this quite nicely by showing monthly retail and food services sales through July. They say consumers continue to spend money despite inflation and a high degree of economic uncertainty. Indeed...stay safe, watch your wallet and have a - [Existing Home Sales Up 1.3% in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-up-1-3-in-july/) - Data The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 1.3% in July to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million – down 2.5% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of July was 1.33 million units, up 0.8% from June and up 19.8% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Property Protection Starts with The Crime-Free Addendum](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/property-protection-starts-with-the-crime-free-addendum/) - Real Estate Blogger Property Protection Starts with The Crime-Free Addendum By Denny Dobbins It’s 1:00 am, the phone rings, you recognize the number as your old neighbor Rob, who now lives next door to your tenants since you turned your former home into a rental property. He tells you that SWAT just kicked in the front door of - [Demand for Second-Home Mortgages Falls to 8-Year Low](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/demand-for-second-home-mortgages-falls-to-8-year-low/) - Market Trends We recently posted about how there are around 6.5 million second homes in America. With that in mind, a recent report form Redfin says mortgage demand for second homes has fallen to an 8-year low. Specifically, they say mortgage-rate locks for second homes fell 13.1% year over year in August to the lowest level since - [Foreclosure Activity Continues to See Declines](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-continues-to-see-declines/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s August 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 30,227 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) – down 5.3% from one month ago and down 11% from a year ago. Their data show that one in every 4,662 housing units nationally had a - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – August ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-august-24/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for August 2024, national median rent dropped 0.1% to $1,412. They say this signals the end of the rental market’s annual busy season - as well as the second consecutive summer of modest rent growth. “This signals the end of the rental market’s annual busy season, as well - [California Homeowners Sue City over $20k Inclusionary Zoning Fee](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/california-homeowners-sue-city-over-20k-inclusionary-zoning-fee/) - Legal It was just about a year ago that we learned that California was encouraging the development of ADUs (accessory dwelling units). However, in September 2024 the Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the city of Healdsburg, California, arguing that its inclusionary zoning fee for new construction violates the law. Pacific Legal says inclusionary zoning - [ADP National Employment Report – August 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-august-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for August, 2024, the labor market continued to cool in August, with private employers adding 99k jobs. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [Don't Let Squatters Steal Your Property](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/dont-let-squatters-steal-your-house/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with George McCleary, an expert on squatters and how to prevent, detect, and eject them. George discusses the squatting epidemic, as well as related crimes like deed fraud - hot-button issues that affect all homeowners and rental property - [America's Stock of Second Homes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/americas-stock-of-second-homes/) - Market Trends According to recent data from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, there are 6.5 million second homes in America, representing 4.6% of the total housing stock. The state with the largest number of second homes was Florida with 1 million homes (15.3% of all 2nd homes). Interestingly, half of the country’s second homes are found in - [FinCEN Issues Final Rule to Increase Transparency in Residential Real Estate Transfers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fincen-issues-final-rule-to-increase-transparency-in-residential-real-estate-transfers/) - Regulations & Taxes We reported back in the Spring that the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to combat and deter money laundering in the U.S. residential real estate sector by increasing transparency. Now, according to American Land Title Association (ALTA), the U.S. Treasury Department’s FinCEN issued a final rule - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for August ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-august-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for August, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,534 (up 1.6%) and $1,915 (up 2.7%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “In an era where the amount of - [New Rules from NAR Change the Game of Buying a Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-rules-from-nar-change-the-game-of-buying-a-home/) - Podcasts We've had several posts about the lawsuit affecting realtor commissions. On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says gone are the days of a casual home tour with a real estate agent you’ve just met. New rules from the National Association of Realtors require a signed agreement with that agent - [Fall Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Spring Lawn](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fall-fertilization-tips-for-a-healthy-spring-lawn/) - Infographics Yes, believe it or not, the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us….that’s right, the first day of Fall is September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Today’s infographic from The Home Depot lays out exactly what needs - [Happy Labor Day 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/happy-labor-day-2024/) - Infographics This Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day. The annual 3-day weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and ushers in the cool Fall season - although Fall doesn't officially begin until September 22nd. Today's graphic gives us the "Reader's Digest" version of Labor Day facts. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday and - [Which Categories Have Been Hit Hardest by Inflation?](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/which-categories-have-been-hit-hardest-by-inflation/) - Infographics We follow inflation pretty closely here on our news site. It's an important indicator that ripples through the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista illustrates those CPI categories that have been hardest hit by inflation over the past few years. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "...there's no way around the - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Drop Sharply in July](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-drop-sharply-in-july/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in July, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,238,000, which is 6.8% lower than June’s revised number and is 16% lower than one year ago. July’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 363k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Zombie Foreclosures See Lowest Level Since 2021](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zombie-foreclosures-see-lowest-level-since-2021/) - Residential According to ATTOM Data’s Q3 2024 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties in the U.S. sitting vacant. That figure represents 1.3%, or one in 76 homes, across the nation – roughly the same as in the second quarter. ATTOM also says there were 222,934 residential properties in the - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for August ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-august-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Do you have questions that you would like to have answered in the next NEO presentation? Please submit your questions here. Click here for more information about - [CoreLogic Says Single-Family Rents Continue to Hold Steady](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-single-family-rents-continue-to-hold-steady/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to hold steady in June 2024, with prices posting a 2.9% gain year-over-year. In addition they report that rental prices for low-end properties were up 1.9% compared to high-end properties where rental prices increased 3.1% year over year. “Single-family rents - [Inflation Up 2.9% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-2-9-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in July, 2024. The all items index was up 2.9% for the 12 months ending in July. The index for shelter rose 0.4% in July (the 6th consecutive month of increases), accounting for nearly 90% - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly Again in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-again-in-june/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in June, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, which is 0.3% lower than May’s revised number. However, June’s revised estimate is 6.2% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $928 billion in - [One Connection Away](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/one-connection-away/) - Real Estate Blogger One Connection Away By M. Jane Garvey How many times have you thought to yourself, that guy is so lucky. He doesn’t seem to know anything, but things keep falling in place for him. At the same time there may be people in your life who have everything going for them, but don’t seem very - [RV & Boat Storage Rents Outperform Traditional Storage](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rv-boat-storage-rents-outperform-traditional-storage/) - Rentals Here's an interesting report we've never posted about. Yardi recently started a new report about the RV & boat storage sector, drawing on their database of nearly 2k, dedicated RV & boat storage properties and more than 15k traditional self storage properties that offer parking for rent. According to the report, advertised rental rates for - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q2 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q2-2024/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q2, 2024 were 6.6% for rental housing and 0.9% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q2 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.6% of the housing units in the United States in Q2 were occupied and 10.4% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [Household Debt Rises to $17.8 Trillion](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/household-debt-rises-to-17-8-trillion/) - Economics A new report from the New York Fed says household debt has risen to $17.80 trillion (up 1.3%) in Q2 2024, according to their latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report says mortgage balances were $12.52 trillion (up $77 billion), auto loans were $1.63 trillion (up $10 billion) and credit card balances - [Real Estate is Still the Best Long-Term Investment](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/real-estate-is-still-the-best-long-term-investment/) - Infographics We posted about this last month, but today's graphic from Keeping Current Matters perfectly illustrates it (again!); For the 12th year in a row, more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Indeed.... Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to Keeping Current Matters. - [More Young Adults Now Live with their Parents Since 1940](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/more-young-adults-now-live-with-their-parents-since-1940/) - Market Trends We have has several posts about the growing trend of more and more young people "staying in the nest" and not striking out on their own. A recent report from Apartment List says more young adults are now living with their parents since 1940. They say young adults who live at home today are also - [Housing Share of GDP Remains Above 16%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-share-of-gdp-remains-above-16/) - Economics We recently posted about the nation's GDP was up 2.8% in Q2, 2024. The NAHB's Eye on Housing took a deeper dive into the numbers to reveal that housing’s share of the economy stayed level at 16.1% in the Q2, 2024 and remained above 16% after staying constant at 15.9% for all of 2023. In - [Kamala Harris Says She's Ready To Take On Landlords](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/kamala-harris-says-ready-to-take-on-landlords/) - Legislative At a recent speech in Atlanta, GA, Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear that she's interested in continuing many of the Biden Administration’s policies regarding big business, according to Yahoo!Finance. They also report that she would "ban hidden fees and surprise late charges that banks and other companies use to pad their profits" (aka - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Breaks Previous Month's All-Time High](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-breaks-previous-months-all-time-high/) - Data The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 5.9% annual increase for May, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 7.7% and their 20-City Composite increased 6.8%, year-over-year. “While annual gains have decelerated recently, this may have more to do with 2023 than 2024, as recent performance remains encouraging.” Said Brian D. - [Pending Home Sales Up 4.8% in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-up-4-8-in-june/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales jumped 4.8% in in June, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 74.3 in June. The NAR says all four U.S. regions posted monthly gains in transactions. Of note, rising inventory is helping with - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for July ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-july-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Do you have questions that you would like to have answered in the next NEO presentation? Please submit questions here. Click here for more information about Local - [Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.3%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/unemployment-rate-edges-up-to-4-3/) - Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 114k in July, 2024 with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.3%. Employment continued to trend up in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing, while information lost jobs. Click here to read the full report - [Four Steps to Safely Show a Property](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/four-steps-to-safely-show-a-property/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says with the rise of criminal activity across the country and in our industry, it's critical to protect your personal safety when showing one of your rental properties. Pickron shares four simple steps you can take to help keep you safe the next time - [Grocery Store Location's Impact on Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/grocery-store-locations-impact-on-housing/) - Infographics Did you know that a Trader Joe’s or an ALDI near your property might increase its ROI? This is according to ATTOM Data’s recent report "8 Ways Neighborhood Data Influences Property Values and Real Estate Decisions." Take that to the pantry! Ok, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to ATTOM. - [Identifying & Combating Seller Impersonation Fraud](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/identifying-combating-seller-impersonation-fraud/) - Legal The American Land Title Association says seller impersonation fraud attempts continue to increase as 28% of title companies experienced at least one of these incidents in 2023, according to their recent study. Interestingly, they point out that seller impersonation fraud often is caught before the real estate closing is completed. Their study showed that in - [CoreLogic Says Housing Market Activity Essentially Froze at the End of Spring](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-housing-market-activity-essentially-froze-at-the-end-of-spring/) - Residential According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 4.7% in June 2024 compared with June 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home prices grew by 0.3% in June 2024 compared with May 2024. CoreLogic says this is the 149th consecutive month that the - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – August 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-august-2024/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), mortgage delinquencies spiked in June, rising by 14.5% (+45 basis points) to 3.49%, the second highest level in 18 months. However, they say the number of loans in active foreclosure hit the lowest point since the end of COVID-era moratoria. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides - [Pacific Legal Foundation Asks Michigan's Supreme Court to Review Unconstitutional Tax Foreclosure Scheme](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pacific-legal-foundation-asks-michigans-supreme-court-to-review-unconstitutional-tax-foreclosure-scheme/) - Legal The Pacific Legal Foundation recently announced that a Michigan mom has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to affirm her constitutional right to just compensation after Manistee County foreclosed on the home that she and her boys lived in, sold it, and unconstitutionally kept $102,636 more than she owed. According to the release, Chelsea Koetter, - [Biden Proposes Cap on Rental Increases Nationwide](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/biden-proposes-cap-on-rent-increases-nationwide/) - Legislative We've covered the disastrous effects of Rent Control for sometime now. This week various news outlets are reporting that President Joe Biden is proposing a 5% cap on rental increases, in effect implementing a de-facto rent control, nationwide. According to the Rental Housing Journal, Biden's plan will cap rent increases to 5% annually for landlords - [New Home Sales Down Slightly](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-slightly/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in June, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 617k, which is 0.6% lower than May’s revised rate and is 7.4% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in June was $417,300 with an average sales - [ADP National Employment Report – July 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-july-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for July, 2024, private employers added 122k jobs in July. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. “With wage growth abating, the labor market - [From Fractional Banking to Freedom: How the Infinite Banking Concept Counters Conventional Banking Flaws](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/from-fractional-banking-to-freedom-how-the-infinite-banking-concept-counters-conventional-banking-flaws/) - Real Estate Blogger From Fractional Banking to Freedom: How the Infinite Banking Concept Counters Conventional Banking Flaws by Jason K. Powers To understand the unique approach of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), it's essential to first delve into the foundational practices of the modern U.S. banking system - particularly, fractional reserve banking. This system, where banks are required - [Existing Home Sales Drop 5.4% in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-5-4-in-june/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 5.4% in June to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million – and down 5.4% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of June was 1.32 million units, up 3.1% from May and up 23.4% from one year ago. Unsold - [Yardi Matrix Says Multifamily Rent Growth is Weak](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-matrix-says-multifamily-rent-growth-is-weak/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,753 (up $4) in July, 2024. Year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.8%. Yardi says multifamily growth is weak, but there is some strength. Indeed... “Multifamily rent growth is weak nationally compared to long-term levels, but the market is exhibiting strength in - [Cities with the Highest Rent in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cities-with-the-highest-rent-in-2024/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says rental prices have surged in several American cities in recent years. Citing data form Zumper, they say such factors such as inflation, limited housing inventory, and barriers to homeownership have all contributed to the increase in rent costs. Today's graphic illustrates the top 10 American cities with the highest rental costs - [Tax Burden by U.S. State in 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tax-burden-by-u-s-state-in-2024/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist reminds us that a state's tax burden measures the percent of an average person’s income that is paid towards state & local taxes. It considers property taxes, income taxes, and sales & excise tax. Today's graphic visualizes the total tax burden by U.S. state.....Watch your wallet, stay safe, and have a Happy - [Realtor.com's Top Markets for Renters 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/realtor-coms-top-markets-for-renters-2024/) - Rentals What are the top markets for renters in 2024? Realtor.com says we're now in the second half of the peak rental season, so with that in mind, they produced a new report with top rental markets with cities offering a great combination of affordable rental options and job opportunities. Top get their list, they analyzed - [Average Title Insurance Claim Cost for Fraud & Forgery is $143k](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/average-title-insurance-claim-cost-for-fraud-forgery-is-143k/) - Data A recent article from the Land Title Association (ALTA) says fraud & forgery claims represent 21% of the total dollars spent by title insurers on claims expense and losses, with an average claim cost of over $143k. The data comes from an analysis by global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman that also found nearly 30% - [CoreLogic Says Home Prices Cool Across More Markets](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-home-prices-cool-across-more-markets/) - Data According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 4.9% in May, 2024 – the lowest rate of appreciation since October 2023. In addition, CoreLogic predicts that by May 2025, national price gains are projected to slow to 3%. Indeed… “While national annual - [Home Insurance Premiums Are Surging and States Are Allowing It](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/home-insurance-premiums-are-surging-and-states-are-allowing-it/) - News The Wall Street Journal (re-posted on Realtor.com) is reporting that home insurers are pushing for big rate increases along with weakened consumer protections. In addition, the WSJ says they are increasingly getting what they ask for. According to their report, state regulators across the country appear to be adhering to industry demands, fearing that insurers - [Housing Starts & Building Permits Up in June](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-building-permits-up-in-june/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in June, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,353,000, which is 3% higher than May’s revised number but is 4.4% lower than one year ago. June’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 360k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 5.7% from Last Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-5-7-from-last-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices were unchanged in May, 2024. However, prices rose 5.7% from May 2023 to May 2024. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values based - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for July ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-july-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for June, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,531 (up 1.7%) and $1,911 (up 2.6%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “The fact that Zumper shows national rent - [Investing in Resident Assisted Living](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investing-in-resident-assisted-living/) - Podcasts A couple weeks ago we learned about a looming senior housing faces shortfall. With that in mind, on a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete talk with Isabelle Guarino about the niche of residential assisted living. Isabelle shares insights on how her father transitioned from various real estate ventures - [Most Used Principal Exterior Wall Materials by Region](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/most-used-principal-exterior-wall-materials-by-region/) - Market Trends A new report from the NAHB's Eye on Housing found that stucco was the most common principal siding material for new single-family homes started in 2023 at 26.8%. This was was followed by vinyl siding at 25.6%, fiber cement siding (such as Hardiplank or Hardiboard) at 21.7% then by brick or brick veneer at 18.5%. Their data came from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey - [RentCafe's MidYear Rental Activity Report '24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/rentcafes-midyear-rental-activity-report-24/) - Rentals According to their Midyear Rental Activity Report, Rentcafe says high home prices and limited housing options are making renting the preferred choice for many aspiring homeowners. Their report checks-in to see which cities received the most attention from renters in the first half of 2024. Some key findings: Renters are adopting a meticulous approach to - [CoreLogic Says Annual Rental Price Growth Rate at Highest Rate of 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-annual-rental-price-growth-rate-at-highest-rate-of-2024/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices rose by 3/2% year over year in May, 2024. They say May’s annual rent growth was generally in line with numbers recorded over the decade before the pandemic. However they say it's a different story for a lower-priced properties. “While the - [Office Vacancy Rate Rises Above 20%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/office-vacancy-rate-rises-above-20/) - Infographics Are you investing in the commercial space? Data recently analyzed by Statista says the increasing acceptance of hybrid or fully remote work in a variety of industries coupled with many companies applying cost-cutting measures after pandemic growth spurts has led to a jump in vacant office space in the U.S. In fact, data from Moody's - [Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2024 Sees Decline from 2023](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-in-first-half-of-2024-sees-decline-from-2023/) - Residential According to the ATTOM Data’s Midyear 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 177,431 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) in the first six months of 2024. That figure is down 4.4% from one year ago and up 7.8% from the same period two years ago. - [U.S. Employment Situation – June 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-employment-situation-june-2024/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 206k in June, 2024 with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.1%. As we keep seeing, employment in the government sector keeps climbing with the BLS reporting that it increased by 70k, well above the average monthly gain - [Inflation Up 3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-3-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreasd 0.1% in June, 2024. The all items index was up 3% for the 12 months ending in June. The index for shelter rose 0.2% in May, the fifth consecutive month of increases. Click here to read - [Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report for June 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-matrix-multifamily-national-report-for-june-2024/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,739 (up $4) in June, 2024. Year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.6%. Yardi says multifamily performance remained healthy in June, as strong demand is largely keeping up with rapid supply growth. “The U.S. job engine keeps chugging along, and demand is - [Snapshot of the Nation's Housing Stock](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/snapshot-of-the-nations-housing-stock/) - Infographics The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) produces estimates of the population for the United States, its states, counties, cities, and towns, as well as for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its municipios. In addition, as illustrated by the interactive chart below, they also produce housing unit estimates for the nation, states, and individual - [Senior Housing Faces Shortfall](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/senior-housing-faces-shortfall/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says senior housing is suddenly becoming a critical issue as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 next year. A firm that provides data and analytics for the senior housing industry expects an incredible increase in demand over the next 25 years, and says - [Back to School Sales Tax Holidays 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/back-to-school-sales-tax-holidays-2024/) - Regulations & Taxes Several states across the nation are holding off sales tax holidays for the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy is can be saved for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Federation of Tax Administrators and actually covers the entire - [ADP National Employment Report – June 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-june-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for June, 2024, private employers added 150k jobs in May - slowing for the third consecutive month. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. - [ICE Mortgage Monitor – July 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-july-2024/) - Residential According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), the national delinquency rate fell 6 basis points (bps) year over year to 3.04% in May - the second lowest point on record. In addition, they report that foreclosure starts were down almost 5% from one year ago. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view - [Flipping Activity and Profits Rise in Q1 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/flipping-activity-and-profits-rise-in-q1-2024/) - Data According to the latest U.S. Home Flipping Report from ATTOM, 67,817 single-family houses and condominiums were flipped in Q1, 2024 representing 8.7% of all home sales (one of every 12 sales) in the first quarter. ATTOM says as flipping rates went up, fortunes kept improving for investors who buy and quickly resell homes. Their data show - [GDP and Personal Income by State for Q1 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/gdp-and-personal-income-by-state-for-q1-2024/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America's real gross domestic product increased in 39 states and DC in Q1 2024, with the percent change ranging from 5% at an annual rate in Idaho to –4.2% in South Dakota. In addition, personal income increased in all 50 states and DC, with the percent - [Blue-State Residents Are Fleeing To Red States](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/blue-state-residents-are-fleeing-to-red-states/) - Market Trends We've had a lot of posts about folks moving from high-tax states to lower taxed ones. A recent report from Realtor.com says Blue-State residents are fleeing to Red States for lower house Prices - but Locals Warn, ‘Don’t Bring … Politics’. They say a lot of this mass migration has to do with real estate - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-in-may-2/) - News The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in May, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,139.8 billion, which is 0.1% lower than April’s revised number. However, May’s revised estimate is 6.4% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $918.2 billion in - [Foreclosure Activity Up in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/foreclosure-activity-up-in-may/) - Data According to ATTOM Data’s May 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 32,621 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) - up 3% from a month ago but down 7% from a year ago. Their data show that one in every 4,320 housing units nationally had a - [Pending Home Sales Down 2.1% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-2-1-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 2.1% in in May, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 70.8 in May. The NAR says month over month, contract signings declined in the Midwest and South but increased in the Northeast - [ICE Mortgage Monitor - June 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/ice-mortgage-monitor-june-2024/) - Data According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), the national delinquency rate eased to 3.09% in April, a 22 basis point improvement over last year. In addition, they report that delinquencies fell to their lowest level since the record low of March 2023. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view of the current - [New Home Sales Down 16.5% in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-down-16-5-in-may/) - News The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in May, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 619k, which is 11.3% lower than April’s revised rate and is 16.5% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $417,400 with an average sales - [Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in May](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-down-slightly-in-may/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 0.7% in May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million – down 2.8% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.28 million units, up 6.7% from April and up 18.5% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [CFPB Wants to Ban Medical Bills from Credit Reports](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cfpb-wants-to-ban-medical-bills-from-credit-reports/) - News The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports. In addition, the new rule would prevent debt collectors from using the credit reporting system to collect debt. The CFPB says the new rule would remove as much as $49 billion of medical debts that they - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for June ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-june-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Take note the growth of jobs in Government, which we've been pointing out in other posts. Do you have questions that you would like to have answered - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – July ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-july-24/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for July 2024, national median rent rose 0.4% to $1,411. They say rent prices ticked up for the fifth straight month, but rent growth over the course of 2024 as a whole remains modest, signaling ongoing sluggishness in the market. Indeed... "At the midpoint of the year, the - [AAA Says Close 71 Million People Expected to Travel over July 4th](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-says-close-71-million-people-expected-to-travel-over-july-4th/) - News The venerable AAA predicts that close to 71 million Americans will travel 50+ miles from home over the week of 4th of July – an increase of 5% over 2023. AAA says this year, for the first time, they looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the - [Top 10 Markets for Military and Veteran Homebuyers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-markets-for-military-and-veteran-homebuyers/) - Market Trends What are the top housing markets for military and veteran homebuyers? Realtor.com says Americans in the military have a variety of government benefits available to them for their service and certain cities excel at making veterans feel more at home. To find these military-friendly metros, their economists sifted through America’s 100 largest metros analyzing the - [Land Stolen by Scammers Posing as Owners that Lived Nearby](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/land-stolen-by-scammers-posed-as-owners-that-lived-nearby/) - Legal We have seen a lot of stories about squatters lately, however, as you can imagine, scammers are working all the angles to steal money & assets from unsuspecting victims. Recently, in Kansas City, KS, an elderly couple was scammed out of a nearby parcel of land they were planning to sell. They only found out - [CoreLogic Says Single-Family Home Price Appreciation was 5.3% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-single-family-home-price-appreciation-was-5-3-in-april/) - Data According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 5.3% in April, 2024 – the same as March. Howevr, CoreLogic prodecits that by Spring 2025, national price gains are projected to slow to 3.4%, with only a few states putting up increases of - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for June ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-june-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for June, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,526 (up 1.5%) and $1,900 (up 1.9%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “We may have finally returned to the - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 6.3% from Last Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-6-3-from-last-year/) - Residential According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices were up 0.2% in April. In addition, house prices rose 6.3% from April 2023 to April 2024. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home - [Housing Starts Down Nearly 20% from 2023](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-down-nearly-20-from-2023/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000, which is 5.5% lower than April’s revised number and is 19.3% lower than one year ago. May’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 278k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Says Prices Up 6.3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-says-prices-up-6-3-year-over-year/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 6.3% annual increase for April, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 8% and their 20-City Composite increased 7.2%, year-over-year. Click here to read the full report at S&P Dow Jones Indices. - [America is 248 Years Young!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/america-is-248-years-young/) - Infographics Next Thursday, July 4th, will mark 248 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 Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! - [The Truth Behind Tenant Credit Scores](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/the-truth-behind-tenant-credit-scores/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron sheds light on the reality behind rising credit scores and why, as a landlord, you may need to dig a little deeper to understand your tenants' ability to make rental payments. "Is a credit score really a good indicator of a tenant applicant's ability - [Millennials Are Now the Largest Group of Home Buyers](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/millennials-are-now-the-largest-group-of-home-buyers/) - Data According to data from the 2024 National Association of Realtors' Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, millennials are now the largest group of home buyers, marking a significant shift in the housing market's demographic landscape. The annual report examines the similarities and differences among recent home buyers & sellers across generations. "Leading the charge" - [Pending Home Sales Down 7.7% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/pending-home-sales-down-7-7-in-april/) - Data The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales dropped 7.7% in in April, 2024. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72.3 in April. The NAR says contract signings retreated in all four regions compared to March and one year ago with the - [U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-down-slightly-in-april-2/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in April, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,099 billion, which is 0.1% lower than March’s revised number. However, April’s revised estimate is 10% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $890.4 billion in - [U.S. Employment Situation – May 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-employment-situation-may-2024/) - Data According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272k in May, 2024 with the unemployment rate rising to 4%. Like a broken record, employment in the government sector continued to climb with the BLS reporting that it increased by 43k, close to the average monthly gain - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 6.6% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-6-6-year-over-year-2/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices rose 6.6% between Q1 2023 and Q1 2024. In addition, FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for April was up 0.1% from March. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that - [Survey; 44% Said They'd Buy their Childhood Home](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/survey-44-said-theyd-buy-their-childhood-home/) - Data A recent report from Zillow says 44% of Americans would buy their childhood home if cost were not an issue, however, only about half said they could afford it. Interestingly, Zillow says an even larger share of millennials and Gen Z adults would buy their childhood home - suggesting that the nostalgia craze has reached - [CoreLogic Says Rents Continued to Level off in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-rents-continued-to-level-off-in-april/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices rose by 3% year over year in April, 2024. They report all four price tiers saw growth in line with the U.S. average, with only the high tier posting an increase from one year earlier. “Annual single-family rent growth has solidified - [Nonrevolving and Revolving Debt See Declines in Growth](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/nonrevolving-and-revolving-debt-see-declines-in-growth/) - Economics Citing data from the Federal Reserve’s G.19 Consumer Credit Report, the NAHB's Eye on Housing says total outstanding U.S. debt stood at $5.05 trillion for Q1 2024, which is increasing at an annualized rate of 1.86% (SA). They report that from the Q1 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, the total increased by 2.09%. - [Investor Home Purchases Up for First Time in Nearly Two Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/investor-home-purchases-up-for-first-time-in-nearly-two-years/) - Data A recent report from Redfin says real estate investors bought roughly 44k U.S. homes in Q1 2024, up 0.5% from one year ago - the first increase since Q2 2022. Redfin says with home prices and rents back on the rise and the initial shock of elevated mortgage rates in the rearview mirror, investors are - [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Says Prices Up 6.5% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-says-prices-up-6-5-year-over-year/) - News The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 6.5% annual increase for March, 2024. Their 10-City Composite increased 8.2% and their 20-City Composite increased 7.4%, year-over-year. Click here to read the full report at S&P Dow Jones Indices. - [VA Updates Home Loan Benefits Allowing for Paying of Brokerage Fees](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/va-updates-home-loan-benefits-allowing-for-paying-of-brokerage-fees/) - Residential In response to the National Association of Realtors reaching a settlement in a class-action lawsuit requiring them to change its brokerage fee rules, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced an update to help ensure that Veterans using the VA-guaranteed home loan benefit remain competitive buyers. Specifically, the VA says eligible Veterans, active duty - [Local Income vs. Sales Taxes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-income-vs-sales-taxes/) - Regulations & Taxes Recent analysis from the Tax Foundation says property taxes remain by far the most important source of local revenue in the U.S, generating about 72% of local tax collections. Their research sheds light on the current state of two major revenue sources for local governments in the U.S. (after property taxes). In addition they provide - [Squatting in Louisiana Will be Harder After New Law](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/squatting-in-louisiana-will-be-harder-after-new-law/) - Legislative Louisiana recently joined the ranks of several states attacking the growing problem of squatters. According to KALB-TV, the Louisiana Squatter Prevention Act could make the process for adverse possession more difficult. The new law changes the present definition of simple burglary to include squatting, so long as the squatter intends to claim the property. Under - [Inflation Up 3.3% Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-up-3-3-year-over-year/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in May, 2024 (same as April). The all items index was up 3.3% for the 12 months ending in May. The index for shelter rose in May, up 0.4% for the fourth consecutive month. Click - [New Single-Family Home Sales Down 4.7% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-single-family-home-sales-down-4-7-in-april/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in April, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 634k, which is 4.7% lower than March’s revised rate and is 7.7% lower than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $433,500 with an average sales - [Top 10 Places Where Generation Z Is Buying Homes](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-places-where-generation-z-is-buying-homes/) - Data We've seen a lot of posts about Generation Z (those born between 1997-2012). Realtor.com says this cohort is known for being thrifty, financially responsible, and prioritizes finding ways to stretch their money. Now they are contending with high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and a shortage of homes on the market. However, they also say - [How Established Timelines Protect Your Investment](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-established-timelines-protect-your-investment/) - Real Estate Blogger How Established Timelines Protect Your Investment By David Pickron Maybe nowhere does the saying “time is money” apply greater than it does in our industry. For each of us, we are well aware of the expense of having a property sit empty for a month or more, painfully knowing the impact it has on our - [Fastest Growing Cities in America](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fastest-growing-cities-in-america-2/) - Data New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that large cities in the Northeast & Midwest grew in 2023, reversing earlier population declines. According to the report, cities with populations of 50k or more grew by an average of 0.2% in the Northeast and 0.1% in the Midwest after declining an average of 0.3% and - [Georgia Governor Signs Bill Making Squatting a Crime](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/georgia-governor-signs-bill-making-squatting-a-crime/) - Legislative Following on the heels of Florida, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed legislation which would allow property owners to go after squatters for damages, in addition to speeding up the eviction process. The new law is called the Georgia Squatter Reform Act and squatting would make squatting a misdemeanor criminal offense, punishable by a year - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for March ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-march-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for March, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,487 (up 0.3%) and $1,847 (up .05%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. Click here to read the full report at - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for April ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-april-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for April, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,486 (down 0.6%) and $1,843 (up 0.1%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “It seems we are firmly settled into the - [America is 246 Years Young!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/america-is-246-years-young/) - Infographics This Monday, July 4th, will mark 246 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 Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! - [How Americans Feel About Government Agencies](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/how-americans-feel-about-government-agencies/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says that come election time Americans won’t hesitate to show their approval or disapproval of the country’s elected leaders. However, they point out that feelings about the federal bureaucracy and its agencies are a little harder to gauge. Indeed....Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [States with Cities Over 250k People](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-by-number-of-cities-over-250k-people/) - Infographics The Visual Capitalist says over 80% of the American population lives in an “urban area." Usingin Census data, today's infographic illustrates that fact with a map the U.S. states with cities over 250k people. Indeed...Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. - [Job Openings Drop to Lowest Level Since February 2021](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/job-openings-drop-to-lowest-level-since-february-2021/) - Infographics Today's graphic from Statista illustrates that the number of job openings in the United States dropped to their lowest level in more than three years in April, which they say further indicates that the U.S. labor market is cooling off. They say 8.06 million positions remained unfilled on the last business day of April - - [Building the Ultimate Man Cave](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/building-the-ultimate-man-cave/) - Infographics This Sunday, June 16th is Father's Day and what better way to celebrate than to help Dad build the ultimate Man Cave....Today's infographic from the Home Depot breaks it down for us....As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Home Depot! - [Build the Ultimate Man Cave](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/build-the-ultimate-man-cave/) - Infographics This Sunday, June 16th is Father's Day and what better way to celebrate than to help Dad build the ultimate Man Cave....Today's infographic from the Home Depot breaks it down for us....As always, stay sfae and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Home Depot! - [WalletHub's Best & Worst Places To Raise a Family - 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/wallethubs-best-worst-places-to-raise-a-family-2024/) - Market Trends WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over - [ADP National Employment Report - May 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/adp-national-employment-report-may-2024/) - Economics According to the ADP National Employment Report for May, 2024, private employers added 152k jobs in May, a slowdown in growth led by a steep decline in manufacturing. In addition, leisure and hospitality also showed weaker hiring. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on - [Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report - May 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/yardi-matrix-multifamily-national-report-may-2024/) - Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,733 (up $6) in May, 2024. Year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.6%. Yardi says May’s multifamily performance was a mixed bag, reflecting the balance of conditions in the market. Indeed... “Rents are rising seasonally, but the 1.0% year-to-date increase is about - [Triple Your Rental Income with Student Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/triple-your-rental-income-with-student-housing/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Ryan Chaw, who became a millionaire at the age of 28 by cracking the code on student housing. Ryan figured out how to double and triple his rental income with his co-living and student housing investment model - [CoreLogic Says Attached Single-Family Rental Prices Post First Annual Decrease in 14 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/corelogic-says-attached-single-family-rental-prices-post-first-annual-decrease-in-14-years/) - Rentals According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices rose by 3.4% year over year in March, 2024 with the median monthly cost for a U.S. three-bedroom home coming in at $2,052. They also say that major coastal job hubs continued to lead the U.S. for annual rent growth - - [D-Day Plus 80 Years](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/d-day-plus-80-years/) - Infographics Eighty years ago yesterday, on June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord (aka D-Day) was launched with nearly 160,000 allied troops (led by the United States) invading occupied France - marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Today's infographic from Encyclopedia Britannica gives us a quick snapshot of that momentous day. As you know, a - [Existing Home Sales Drop 1.9% in April](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-1-9-in-april/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 1.9% in march to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.14 million – down 1.9% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of April was 1.21 million units, up 9% from March and up 16.3% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Tennessee Takes Action to Protect Property Owners from Squatters](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/tennsquaters/) - Legislative In late May, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Tennessee's new anti-squatting legislation - which the legislature passed last month. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2024. In a news report about the issue, WTVC Chattanooga says squatters do not have rights in Tennessee, but this new law will establish and - [Apartment List’s National Rent Report – June ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/apartment-lists-national-rent-report-june-24/) - Rentals According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for June 2024, national median rent rose 0.5% to $1,404. They say this is typically the time of year when rent growth is accelerating amid the busy moving season, so sluggish growth this month indicates that the market is headed for another slow summer. Indeed... “Since the second - [Why REIA Groups are a Must Today!](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/why-reia-groups-are-a-must-today/) - Real Estate Blogger Why REIA Groups are a Must Today By Pete Youngs (aka Mr. Rehab) Whether we like it or not, ever since Covid came along the business environment has extremely changed for how real estate investors (as well as other businesses) have had to operate and adapt. In my particular case, not only was I investing - [Housing Starts Up 5.7%](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/housing-starts-up-5-7/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in April, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,360,000, which is 5.7% higher than March’s revised number and is 0.6% lower than one year ago. April’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 322k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by - [Survey Says Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/survey-says-building-codes-are-driving-challenges-to-the-building-of-new-housing/) - Rentals A recent report from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) says building codes can raise concerns about construction costs and make it increasingly difficult to develop much needed housing. Their data found that nearly 9 in 10 respondents agreed or strongly agreed that building code requirements in general impact the cost and viability of construction - [Zumper’s National Rent Report for May ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-may-24/) - Rentals Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for May, 2024. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,504 (up 1.2%) and $1,865 (up 1.2%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their entire list of the top 100 metro areas. “May marks the first time we’ve seen - [Seriously Underwater Mortgages Rose Slightly in Q1 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/seriously-underwater-mortgages-rose-slightly-in-q1-2024/) - Data According to ATTOM Data's Q1 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, 45.8% of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the first quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. However, the report also - [AAA Says Close to 44 Million Americans Will Travel Over Memorial Day](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/aaa-says-close-to-44-million-americans-will-travel-over-memorial-day/) - travel The unofficial start of Summer (aka Memorial Day) is this weekend along and with that reminder comes AAA’s annual travel forecast. The venerable AAA predicts that close to 44 million Americans will travel 50+ miles from home this Memorial Day weekend – an increase of 4% over 2023 and close to 2005’s record of 44 - [Inflation Continues to Rise](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/inflation-continues-to-rise/) - Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in April, 2024. The all items index was up 3.4% for the 12 months ending in April. The index for shelter and gasoline rose again in April as well - combined these two indexes contributed - [Study Finds 78% Consider Homeownership Key Component of the American Dream](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/study-finds-78-consider-homeownership-key-component-of-the-american-dream/) - Market Trends A new study from Bankrate.com says homeownership remains a centerpiece of Americans’ financial aspirations. However, they say with record-high home prices high mortgage rates, would-be homeowners are struggling to achieve their piece of the American dream. According to the report, 78% of Americans consider homeownership a key component of the American dream and placed a - [Happy Memorial Day 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/memorial-day-2024/) - Infographics Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day. For most Americans the three-day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer. However, the solemn significance of the day is often forgotten. It is actually a national day of remembrance for America’s military men & women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom & liberty around the - [FHFA Says Home Prices Up 7% from 2023](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fhfa-says-home-prices-up-7-from-2023/) - Data According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices rose 7% between February 2023 and February 2024. In addition, FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for January was up 1.2% from February. The FHFA HPI is the nation’s only collection of public, freely available house price indexes that - [States Losing & Gaining Population](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/states-losing-gaining-population-2/) - Infographics We've seen a lot of data about people migrating around country to better economic climes. Today's graphic from Statista illustrates the states that losing & gaining population. Interestingly, they say as pandemic patterns of population growth are normalizing, three economically successful states have remained among the U.S. jurisdictions which are shrinking. Indeed...Stay safe and have - [Top 10 Most Expensive Zip Codes 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-most-expensive-zip-codes-2024/) - Market Trends Realtor.com says if you want to house hunt like the ultrawealthy, they have the places to start your search. With that in mind, they crunched the data to compile the 10 most expensive Zip Codes in the nation for home buyers, along with the single priciest listing in each one. Nor surprising, their results lack - [Existing Home Sales Drop 4.3% in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/existing-home-sales-drop-4-3-in-march/) - News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 4.4% in march to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million – down 3.7% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of March was 1.11 million units, up 4.7% from February and up 14.4% from one year ago. Unsold inventory - [Top 10 Counties with Greatest Number of Foreclosure Starts](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/top-10-counties-with-greatest-number-of-foreclosure-starts/) - Residential According to ATTOM's April 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 31,649 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. This figure 4% lower than March and a 4% lower than one year ago. Across the country, one out of every 4,453 housing units had a foreclosure filing during this period. The states with the - [Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for May ’24](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/local-market-monitors-national-economic-outlook-for-may-24/) - Economics Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo WInzer May, 2024 Although the number of jobs in the US economy is increasing at a 2 percent annual rate, a lot - [U.S. Construction Spending Dips Slightly in March](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-construction-spending-dips-slightly-in-march/) - Economics The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in March, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,083.9 billion, which is 0.2% lower than February’s number. However, March’s revised estimate is 9.6% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $884.3 billion in March, - [Fed Officials on Rate Cuts, How Much Income to Buy a Home, and Homebuyer Compromises](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/fed-officials-on-rate-cuts-how-much-income-to-buy-a-home-and-homebuyer-compromises/) - Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses what Fed officials are now saying about rate cuts in 2024, how much income you need to buy a home, and the kinds of compromises buyers are willing to make for a more affordable home. Take a listen…. Click here to listen - [Availability of Lots for New Homes Drops Year-Over-Year](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/availability-of-lots-for-new-homes-drops-year-over-year/) - Residential The latest New Home Lot Supply report from Zonda says in Q1 2024 lot supply tightened year-over-year across the U.S. They say lot inventory was still categorized as “significantly undersupplied” in most markets and that the tightening trend year-over-year reflects the increase in construction activity over the last few quarters. “Limited availability of desirable land - [U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q1 2024](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/u-s-homeownership-rental-vacancy-rates-for-q1-2024/) - Data The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q1, 2024 were 6.6% for rental housing and 0.8% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q1 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.6% of the housing units in the United States in Q1 were occupied and 10.4% were vacant. Owner-occupied housing units - [10 Cities and States that will Pay You to Move There](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/10-cities-and-states-that-will-pay-you-to-move-there/) - Economics Redfin says that in an era where remote work is an option for many people and geographical boundaries are becoming less of a barrier, many places are seizing the opportunity to attract new residents through innovative incentives. To that end, they've put together their list of the top 10 cities & states that will pay - [New Home Sales Up 8.8% from February](https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/new-home-sales-up-8-8-from-february/) - Data The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in March, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693k, which is 8.8% higher than February’s revised rate and is 8.3% higher than one year ago. 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