Rocket Buys Redfin in $1.75 Billion Deal
By Brad Beckett on March 27, 2025
CNBC is reporting that Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in an all-stock deal worth $1.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year. Click here to read more.
Read moreTax-Smart Real Estate Investing: A Bookkeeper’s Guide
By Gita Faust on March 26, 2025
Gita Faust says bookkeepers for real estate investors play an essential role and should help you save on taxes. As we serve the real estate industry, our team wears multiple hats, and we are regarded as their Advisor, CFO, Controller, Consultant, Coach, or Financial Manager. Click here to read more.
Read moreATTOM’s Best Counties for Buying Single-Family Rentals in 2025
By Brad Beckett on March 25, 2025
ATTOM Data recently released their Q1 2025 Single-Family Rental Market report, which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2025. Click here to read more.
Read moreLocal Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for March ’25
By Brad Beckett on March 25, 2025
Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here to read more.
Read moreForeclosure Activity Up 5% in February
By Brad Beckett on March 20, 2025
According to ATTOM’s February 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 32,383 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. This figure is 5% higher than January and a 1.7% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.
Read moreOverall Rate of Serious Delinquencies Trending Downward
By Brad Beckett on March 19, 2025
According to the CoreLogic’s latest Loan Performance Insight Report, the share of U.S. borrowers who were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure) was 3.1% in December, 2024 – virtually the same as one year ago. Click here to read more.
Read moreTSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment and its Impact on Real Estate
By Brad Beckett on March 19, 2025
On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses the recent $100 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in U.S. chip production. Click here to read more.
Read moreHottest Rental Markets in Early 2025
By Brad Beckett on March 18, 2025
A new report from Rentcafe says in 2025 the Midwest has emerged as the most competitive region for apartment-hunters with 10 metros in their top 20 list of competitive rental markets. Click here to read more.
Read moreSpring Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Lawn
By Brad Beckett on March 14, 2025
Infographic: Thursday, March 20th, is the first day of Spring! That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental or a new flip, a good-looking lawn will always add value and improve curb appeal! Click here to read more.
Read moreRent-to-Own Is Catching on With Wealthy Home Buyers
By Brad Beckett on March 13, 2025
A recent report in the Wall Street Journal says real-estate agents are reporting that affluent home buyers are using rent-to-own deals to finance their homes. Click here to read more.
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