Apartment List’s National Rent Report December ’23
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 7, 2023
Apartment List says their national median rent fell 0.9% to $1,340 – marking the 4th straight month of negative rent growth. Click here to read more.
Read moreWhy Renters Prefer to Rent, Landlords Offering More Concessions, and other Real Estate News
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 5, 2023
On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says you’ll find out why many Americans are choosing to rent, why apartment landlords are offering more concessions, and other important news that affects real estate investing. Click here to read more.
Read moreFHFA Says Home Prices Up 5.5% Year Over Year
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 4, 2023
According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices rose 5.5%% between Q3 of 2022 and Q3 of 2023. Click here to read more.
Read moreTrust in Media Reaches New Low
BY BRAD BECKETT ON DECEMBER 1, 2023
Infographic: Statista reminds us that a “free press is essential to holding governments accountable and informing the public, thus enabling voters to partake in political debate and make qualified decisions.” However, as they illustrate in today’s graphic, an increasing number of Americans do not trust the media. Click here to read more.
Read moreWhy Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look
BY CARL FISCHER ON NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Carl Fischer says retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. However, many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax burden doesn’t necessarily decrease in their golden years. Click here to read more.
Read moreNAR’s Lawrence Yun Expects Mortgage Rates in 6% Range Next year
BY BRAD BECKETT ON NOVEMBER 28, 2023
On a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box, NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun discussed the state of the housing market, why he believes it’s a strange market of record-high home prices, deep-slumping home sales, and other industry-related issues. Click here to read more.
Read moreAmerica’s 10 Cheapest Housing Markets
BY BRAD BECKETT ON NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Realtor.com says there are still some affordable cities where buying a house isn’t just a pipe dream but can become a reality. Click here to read more.
Read moreVA Pauses Loan Foreclosures for 6 Months
BY BRAD BECKETT ON NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The Army Times is reporting that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pausing foreclosures on homes financed with VA loans for 6 months. Click here to read more.
Read moreExisting-Home Sales Hits Lowest Level in 13 Years
BY BRAD BECKETT ON NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 4.1% in October to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.79 million (down 14.6% year over year). Click here to read more.
Read morePorches are as Popular as Ever
BY BRAD BECKETT ON NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Porch-sitters take note; According to data from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, 66.4% new homes built in 2022 were equipped with a porch. Click here to read more.
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