New Home Sales by Financing Source

BY  ON AUGUST 16, 2023

Recent analysis of mortgage data by the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals that the share of new home sales backed by FHA loans climbed from 12.1% to 14.0% in Q2 of 2023. Click here to read more.

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REIA Member Fights County Assessments on Duplexes and Won

BY  ON AUGUST 15, 2023

Kansas City’s KCTV reports that a member of the Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) recently challenged the property tax assessments on his investment properties, and won! Click here to read more.

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Yardi Says Rents Inched Up in July on the Back of Strong Demand

BY  ON AUGUST 15, 2023

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,729 in July (up $2). Yardi says the multifamily market exhibited strength in July, as the economy continues to outperform expectations. Click here to read more.

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America’s Most Affordable Lake Towns

BY  ON AUGUST 14, 2023

Realtor.com says that while some of America’s more famous lake towns are pricey, there are actually many that are surprisingly affordable, offering lakeside living for bargain-basement prices. Click here to read more.

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Number of Converted Apartments Drops Following Start of Pandemic Hype

BY  ON AUGUST 9, 2023

A recent report from RentCafe says interest in converting older buildings into residences remains high and that adaptive reuse apartments are poised for impressive growth in the upcoming years. Click here to read more.

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Foreign Buyers of U.S. Homes Falls to Lowest Level on Record

BY  ON AUGUST 3, 2023

CNBC’s Diana Olick says a new report from the National Association of Realtors shows foreign buyers are pulling back from the U.S. housing market reaching a new record low. Click here to read more.

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The Infinite Banking Concept: A Safe Haven for Real Estate Investors

BY  ON AUGUST 3, 2023

Jason K. Powers says the recent banking crisis, marked by the collapse of several major financial institutions, has been a wake-up call for investors worldwide. This crisis has unveiled a hard truth: the traditional banking system, often perceived as a bedrock of financial stability, can be incredibly fragile. Click here to read more.

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Homeownership Across US Counties

BY  ON JULY 26, 2023

The NAHB’s Eye on housing says that while US homeownership rates have been rising since 2015 (even receiving an extra boost during the post-pandemic housing boom) they remain below the levels reached during the housing boom of the mid-2000s.  Click here to read more.

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NAR’s Housing Affordability Index Continues to Decline

BY  ON JULY 26, 2023

The NAR says higher home prices and mortgage rates have made it difficult for buyers to buy a home, according to their latest housing affordability index.  Click here to read more.

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Yardi Says Multifamily Remains Stable, Despite Some Softening

BY  ON JULY 25, 2023

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,726 in June (up $7).  Click here to read more.

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