New Home Sales Up Slightly in June
By Brad Beckett on July 28, 2025
The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in June, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627k, which is 0.6% higher than May’s revised rate but is 6.6% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.
Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to Children
By Brad Beckett on July 18, 2025
Infographic: The Census Bureau says that from 2023-2024, the population aged 65+ increased by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million) Click here to read more.
Read moreAirbnb Updates Terms of Service for Payments
By Brad Beckett on July 16, 2025
In late June, Airbnb issued an important update to their Payment Terms. According to a release, updates to their Payments Terms are effective immediately for all first-time users and for existing users on September 8, 2025. Click here to read more.
Read moreFinancing Outside the Box: How Today’s Investors Fund Deals
By Brad Beckett on July 16, 2025
On a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber talks with Patrick Penner from Coast to Coast Mortgage, about creative financing options for real estate investors. Click here to read more.
Read moreHomeowner’s Insurance Premiums are Increasing
By Brad Beckett on July 15, 2025
CNBC is reporting that while homeowner’s insurance premiums vary widely from state to state, they are all going up. Click here to read more.
Read moreHarvard’s 2025 State of the Nation’s Housing Report
By Brad Beckett on July 14, 2025
In their new State of the Nation’s Housing Report, Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies says the US housing market is shrouded in uncertainty. Click here to read more.
Read moreConstruction Employment Up in 33 States Year-Over-year
By Brad Beckett on July 14, 2025
Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment increased year-over-year in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Least & Most Expensive U.S. States
By Brad Beckett on July 11, 2025
Infographic: The Visual Capitalist asks; How much do prices actually differ across America? Today’s graphic takes a look at price parity across the U.S. by looking at things like the price of food, bills, gas, and other living costs. Click here to read more.
Read moreFederal Court Says Landlords Due Compensation for Covid Eviction Ban
By Brad Beckett on July 9, 2025
The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that a federal court recently ruled that landlords are due compensation and have a right to pursue compensation claims for losses suffered during the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction ban moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read more.
The Liquidity Trap: Why Real Estate Investors Are Rethinking Capital in 2025
By Jason K. Powers on July 9, 2025
Jason K. Powers says that a few years ago, it seemed like money was everywhere. Banks were handing out loans at rock-bottom interest rates, hard money lenders were eager to get in on the action, and private capital was flowing freely. Fast forward to 2025, and the scene has changed dramatically. While real estate remains a strong long-term investment, access to capital has become a serious choke point. Click here to read more.
