Squatting in Louisiana Will be Harder After New Law
By Brad Beckett on June 17, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
Read moreAvailability of Lots for New Homes Drops Year-Over-Year
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 23, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
Read moreFed Officials on Rate Cuts, How Much Income to Buy a Home, and Homebuyer Compromises
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 22, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
Read moreSurvey Says Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 21, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Importance of Cash Reserves
BY JEFFERY S. WATSON ON MAY 16, 2024
Jeff Watson says recently, I spoke to a group of real estate investors about buying properties using a creative financing method. Some of the questions asked reminded me how crucial it is that real estate investors have cash reserves to deal with the unexpected. I consider cash reserves to be “Murphy’s Law repellant” (anything that can go wrong will go wrong). Those who have cash reserves won’t be nearly as stressed as those who have no cash reserves. Click here to read more.
Read moreStudy Finds 78% Consider Homeownership Key Component of the American Dream
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 15, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
Read moreYardi Says Steady Absorption is Boosting Multifamily Rents
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 13, 2024
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,725 in April, 2024. Click here to read more.
Read moreBest American Cities for Singles
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 13, 2024
Zumper asks; Which cities afford singles the best lifestyle and opportunities to meet a better half? Click here to read more.
Read moreIt’s a People Business, Not a Property Business
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 9, 2024
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron talks with Gary Mazzarella (and investor and landlord) about some of the people strategies they use to find success in the marketplace. Click here to read more.
Read moreMillennials Are Now the Largest Group of Home Buyers
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 7, 2024
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. Click here to read more.
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