By Brad Beckett on September 16, 2026

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, average multifamily advertised rents rose $2 to $1,773 in August, with year-over-year growth increasing 0.4%.

By Brad Beckett on September 15, 2026

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, and a variety of operational taxes, such as underground storage tank fees, that are often charged to the retailer.

By Brad Beckett on September 15, 2026

The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says that in Q2 2026 consumer credit growth slowed and was lower than one year ago. They report that total outstanding U.S. consumer credit reached $5.17 trillion in the second quarter.

By Brad Beckett on September 17, 2026

Denver Colorado TV Station KMGH is reporting that a serial squatter, that records show was evicted dozens of times in Colorado and Texas over last 25 years, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Dallas following a fraud conviction last month.

By Brad Beckett on September 14, 2026

According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for September, 2026, national median rent increased 0.1% in July to $1,390 – marking the 7th consecutive monthly increase.

By Brad Beckett on September 14, 2026

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales dropped 1.7% in August, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million.

By Brad Beckett on September 10, 2026

A recent report from WalletHub says whether you’re in the real estate business or just looking for a place to call home, it’s important to get a handle on the housing markets you’re considering before investing in a property.

By Brad Beckett on September 9, 2026

On a recent episode of the Real Estate Investing for Life podcast, Jonna Weber says real estate investing can feel like a solo journey, however she has learned that the right community can make all the difference.

By Brad Beckett on September 8, 2026

According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), house prices rose 2.1% between second quarter of 2025 and Q2 of 2026. House prices for the second quarter of 2026 rose 0.3% compared Q1 of 2026.

By Brad Beckett on September 8, 2026

According to the ADP National Employment Report for August, 2026, private sector employment increased by 38k jobs. ADP says private employers posted their slowest pace of job creation since January with manufacturing, professional services, and information shedding jobs.