Apartment List’s National Rent Report December ’23

BY  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.

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Why Renters Prefer to Rent, Landlords Offering More Concessions, and other Real Estate News

BY  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.

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FHFA Says Home Prices Up 5.5% Year Over Year

BY  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.

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Trust in Media Reaches New Low

BY  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.

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Why Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look

BY  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.

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NAR’s Lawrence Yun Expects Mortgage Rates in 6% Range Next year

BY  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.

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America’s 10 Cheapest Housing Markets

BY  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.

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VA Pauses Loan Foreclosures for 6 Months

BY  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.

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Existing-Home Sales Hits Lowest Level in 13 Years

BY  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.

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Porches are as Popular as Ever

BY  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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