By Brad Beckett on July 21, 2026

Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy.  Click here to read more.

By Jeffery S. Watson on July 22, 2026

Jeff Watson says real estate investors, private lenders, and title & escrow companies have operated in confusing regulatory uncertainty since a federal judge vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers- commonly known as the RRE rule- in March of 2026. The situation became even muddier when FinCEN filed a notice of appeal of that ruling seeking to have the rule reinstated. I believe the Trump-led Department of Justice will NOT zealously prosecute this appeal.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 23, 2026

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, advertised rents grew slowly in the first half of 2026, but that’s not stopping investors from allotting capital to the sector.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 22, 2026

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court blocked a proposed statewide rent control initiative from appearing on the November general election ballot, ruling that it violated the state constitution.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 21, 2026

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in June, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,427,000, which is 19% higher than May’s revised number and is 3.5% higher than one year ago.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 20, 2026

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were down 5.4% in June and down 0.3% year over year.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 20, 2026

The BLS is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June. The BLS says this decline in the all items index was the largest 1-month decrease since April 2020 when it fell 0.8%.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 17, 2026

Infographic: With the World Cup concluding this weekend (the last game is scheduled for 7/19 in New Jersey), Statista says traveling to North America for the World Cup cost fans thousands of dollars once flights, lodging, food, transportation and match tickets are included. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 16, 2026

A recent article on Realtor.com says as early as 2035, housing supply could outpace demand, potentially cooling prices in fast-building markets even as shortages persist elsewhere.  They say the housing market could shift from a long-standing shortage to potential oversupply over the next decade as housing demand slows.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 15, 2026

On a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, host Michael Del Prete sits down with National REIA’s Kevin Coughlin to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of real estate investing across America.  Click here to read more.