Apartment List’s Predictions for the 2024 Rental Market
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 19, 2023
Apartment List says the rental market has been on a rollercoaster in recent years, with abrupt swings in demand and supply, changing preferences, and shifts in where renters choose to call home. Click here to read more.
Read moreHousehold Real Estate Asset Growth Continues in the Q3 2023
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 18, 2023
The NAHB’s Eye on Housing recently analyzed data from the Federal Reserve’s Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States, which shows that in Q3 2023 household real estate assets grew for the second consecutive quarter. Click here to read more.
Read moreInflation Increase Remains Steady
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 18, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in November, 2023 (virtually unchanged from October). The all items index was up 3.1% for the 12 months ending in November. Click here to read more.
Read moreHow Sports Betting Could be Affecting the Housing Market
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 14, 2023
Here’s an interesting theory we recently came across: Financial services expert Meredith Whitney was a recent guest on CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss why she believes the growth in sports betting has and will further impact the housing market. Click here to read more.
Read moreTop 10 Metros Homebuyers Are Moving Into
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 13, 2023
Recent analysis from Redfin says many people are moving away from expensive coastal cities for more affordable parts in the Sun Belt. In fact, they point out that Nashville made it onto Redfin’s list of top migration destinations for the first time since 2021. Click here to read more.
Read moreWrite Your Ultimate Love Letter (It’s Not What You Think it is)!
BY MARY HART ON DECEMBER 13, 2023
Mary Hart says love letters come in various forms, from heartfelt handwritten notes to digital messages that express deep affection. However, there is one love letter often overlooked—a love letter that speaks beyond our mortal existence and ensures the well-being of those we hold dear. I call this “Your Ultimate Love Letter™” and it is none other than estate planning. Click here to read more.
Read moreCoreLogic’s HPI Says Home Price Growth Continues Slow but Steady Increase
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 12, 2023
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 4.7% in October, 2023. Click here to read more.
Read moreBiden Administration Proposes $15 billion Plan to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Biden administration is proposing a $15 billion plan to replace water pipes containing lead within 10 years. According to FOX Business, the proposal would strengthen the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule and allocate $15 billion from a bipartisan infrastructure law to replace lead service lines in water systems across the nation. Click here to read more.
Read moreRealtor.com Chief Economist: US housing Market has “Big Hole to Dig Out Of”
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 11, 2023
On a recent episode of Mornings with Maria, Realtor.com’s chief economist, Danielle Hale, said “We’ve got a big hole to dig out of” when discussing the volume of new homes being built. Click here to read more.
Read moreHUD Announces Proposed “30-Day Notice” Rule for Nonpayment of Rent
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 7, 2023
As part of the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a proposed rule to require public housing agencies (PHA) with tenants in public housing and owners of properties participating in HUD Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs to provide their tenants with written notification at least 30 days prior to filing for an eviction due to nonpayment of rent in court. Click here to read more.
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