By Brad Beckett on September 18, 2025

A new report from MetroSight says housing laws might be hurting the very population they aim to help. The report addresses a critical question: Do rental housing regulations lead to higher rents? Their analysis finds that, on average, they do, particularly for lower-income renters and residents of small multifamily properties. Click here to read more.

By David Gorenberg on September 17, 2025

Accruit’s David Gorenberg says for real estate investors and business owners, like-kind exchanges under IRC Section 1031 can offer significant tax deferral opportunities. After participating in a 1031 Exchange, taxpayers must complete and submit IRS Form 8824 to remain compliant with the exchange rules. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 17, 2025

When most people think of a crawlspace, they usually think of a dark place with lots of spiders and creepy things moving about. However, residents of a condo building in Oregon saw & heard some strange activity coming from theirs. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 16, 2025

Recent analysis from ATTOM Data took a look housing markets across the U.S. to identify those most and least susceptible to downturns. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 16, 2025

According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, the national delinquency rate fell 8 basis points (bps) in July to 3.27%. Cures rose by 17% in the month, but remained 9% below last year’s levels. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 15, 2025

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. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 15, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in August, 2025. The all items index was up 2.9% for the 12 months ending in August. Click here to read more.

By Scot Aubrey on September 3, 2025

Scot Aubrey says Hula Hoop. Pet Rock. Rubik’s Cube. All fads that had their moment and every once in a while, resurface with a new generation. There is another old/new idea that is becoming a more popular option in an expensive and competitive real estate market, renting by the room. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on September 2, 2025

According to the latest Cotality Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in June, 2025. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on August 28, 2025

According to recent NAHB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, 73% of all new single-family homes started in 2024 were built on slab foundations, followed by 17% with a full/partial basement and 9.2% with a crawl space. Click here to read more.