Cities With the Fastest Car Commutes

By  on October 24, 2024

A recent report by The Wall Street Journal says many Americans drive to and from work while enduring slow-moving, soul-draining traffic. Click here to read more.

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Practical Applications of 1031 Exchanges

By  on October 23, 2024

Traction REIA recently held a webinar featuring Accruit’s David Gorenberg discussing the practical applications of 1031 Exchanges. Click here to read more.

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Manufactured Homes in 2023

By  on October 23, 2024

A recent report by the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says new manufactured homes saw a decline in shipments in 2023 compared to the previous year. Click here to read more.

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Yardi Says Strong Economy, Demand Boost Multifamily Optimism

By  on October 22, 2024

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,750 (down $3) in September, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Click here to read more.

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The Top 10 Cities With the Lowest Cost of Living—Where You Get the Most for Every Dollar

By Kiri Blakeley

Oct 23, 2024

Americans are feeling the financial pinch on all sides: Whether it’s the high cost of housing, home insurance, utilities, gasoline, or even groceries, it seems there is nowhere to hide from skyrocketing prices.

Or is there? Research shows that the cost of living varies widely from state to state, and even city to city. So, what are the cities where you can have your paycheck stretched the furthest?

To find which cities have the highest and lowest cost of living, the economic research team at Realtor.com® examined the latest regional price parities (RPPs) data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.  Click here to Read more.

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The Purchasing Power of $100 by State

By  on October 18, 2024

Infographic: The Visual Capitalist looks at what $100 is worth in each U.S. state. Interestingly, the purchasing power of $100 can vary by as much as 26% from state to state. Click here to read more.

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Is the Great Florida Migration Coming Undone?

By  on October 17, 2024

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the “Great Florida Migration” might be coming undone. They say a surplus of housing inventory and dwindling buyer interest are slowing sales and recent hurricanes & extreme weather events are making it worse. Click here to read more.

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Apartment List’s National Rent Report – October ’24

By  on October 17, 2024

According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for October 2024, national median rent dropped 0.5% to $1,405. Click here to read more.

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ICE Mortgage Monitor – October 2024

By  on October 16, 2024

According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, serious delinquencies (loans 90+ days past due but not in active foreclosure) rose 14K (+3.3%) to a six-month high, but remain historically low. Click here to read more.

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The Reason We Invest

By  on October 16, 2024

Jeff Watson says, one of the questions I ask real estate investors when I’m doing consultations or taking them on as new clients is, “What is your goal?” I’m not looking to discuss particular types of transactions, but rather what they are looking to accomplish with their investments from an economic standpoint. Obviously, the answers vary due to each individual’s specific situation, but they should have some consistent themes as to why investing is being done. Click here to read more.

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