Hurricane Season is Upon Us
By Brad Beckett on June 26, 2026
Infographic: 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. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Augusta Rule (and why it matters)
By Tiffany & Melanie on June 24, 2026
Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma ask; 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”. Click here to read more.
HUD Proposal Seeks to Spark Manufactured Home Innovation & Increase Supply
By Brad Beckett on June 24, 2026
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. Click here to read more.
Housing Starts Plummet in May
By Brad Beckett on June 23, 2026
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. Click here to read more.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes to Eliminate Property Taxes
By Brad Beckett on June 22, 2026
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. Click here to read more.
Pending Home Sales Up 3.8% in May
By Brad Beckett on June 22, 2026
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 3.8% in May and up 4.8% year over year. Click here to read more.
The Price of Electricity by State Across the U.S.
By Brad Beckett on June 19, 2026
Infographic: 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. Click here to read more.
EPA Cuts Biden-Era Refrigerant Rules
By Brad Beckett on June 18, 2026
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. Click here to read more.
America’s Newest Neighborhoods
By Brad Beckett on June 17, 2026
Rentcafe says new American neighborhoods are rapidly emerging across the Sun Belt, often replacing farmland and vacant land with thriving communities. Click here to read the full report.
Most Affordable US Cities to Buy a Home
By Brad Beckett on June 16, 2026
WalletHub says Homeownership has become more challenging in recent years as both home prices and mortgage rates have risen significantly. They evaluated 300 U.S. cities using 10 factors, including housing costs, maintenance expenses, property taxes, and vacancy rates to come up with their list. Click here to read more.
