HUD Launches DOGE Task Force to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse
By Brad Beckett on February 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that they will launch a U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force to review how HUD is spending American taxpayer dollars. Click here to read more.
Read moreZumper’s National Rent Report for January ’25
By Brad Beckett on February 13, 2025
Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for January, 2025. Click here to read more.
Read moreKey Deadlines and Considerations for Reporting 1031 Exchanges
By David Gorenberg on February 12, 2025
David Gorenberg says with Tax Day 2025 on the horizon, it's time to start preparing your documents for your 2024 Tax Return. For those who conducted a 1031 Exchange in 2024, there are specific filing considerations to keep in mind. Click here to read more.
Read moreADP National Employment Report – January 2025
By Brad Beckett on February 11, 2025
According to the ADP National Employment Report for January, 20245, private sector employment increased by 183k jobs and annual pay was up 4.7% year-over-year. Click here to read more.
Read moreU.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q4 2024
By Brad Beckett on February 11, 2025
The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q4 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q4 2024 was 65.7%. Click here to read more.
Read moreScott Turner Confirmed as Secretary of HUD
By Brad Beckett on February 10, 2025
In early February, the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here to read more.
Read moreUPDATE: Corporate Transparency Act – it’s back on!
By Brad Beckett on January 24, 2025
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back on after a federal judge in Texas reversed an injunction he issued last month. Click here to read more.
Read moreSmarter Landlording: Top Tips for Buy-and-Hold Investors with David Pickron
By Brad Beckett on February 5, 2025
In a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna talks with David Pickron, an experienced real estate investor and founder of Rent Perfect, to discuss how to become a successful landlord. Click here to read more.
Read moreFHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.2% Year-Over-Year
By Brad Beckett on February 5, 2025
According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices were up 4.2% from November 2023 to November 2024, after rising 0.3% in November. Click here to read more.
Read moreYoung Adults Living with Parents Are Not Moving Out
By Brad Beckett on February 4, 2025
Recent analysis from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals young adults ages 25-34 are not moving out and are continuing to liove with their parents. Click here to read more.
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