By Brad Beckett on February 19, 2026

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 since 2006. Click here to read more.

By Tony Youngs on February 18, 2026

Tony Youngs says; 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 properties in an optimized route and have the discipline to go out and visit them each week. As I visit these properties, I drive the entire neighborhood and find several other distressed houses with no for sale signs in the yard, but I contact the owners and offer to buy them. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 18, 2026

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. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 17, 2026

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. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 17, 2026

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. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 16, 2026

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%. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 16, 2026

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. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 12, 2026

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.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 11, 2026

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.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 10, 2026

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.  Click here to read more.