Infographic:  The Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program (PEP) produces estimates of the population for the United States.  In addition, they also produce housing unit estimates for the nation, states, and individual counties.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 23, 2024

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that home insurers are pushing for big rate increases along with weakened consumer protections. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 18, 2024

Various news outlets are reporting that President Joe Biden is proposing a 5% cap on rental increases, in effect implementing de-facto rent control, nationwide. Biden’s plan will cap rent increases to 5% annually for landlords with more than 50 units but, it will reportedly face stiff opposition in Congress. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 17, 2024

On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says senior housing is suddenly becoming a critical issue as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 next year.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 16, 2024

According to the ADP National Employment Report for June, 2024, private employers added 150k jobs in May – slowing for the third consecutive month.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 15, 2024

A recent report from Realtor.com says Blue-State residents are fleeing to Red States for lower house Prices – but Locals Warn, ‘Don’t Bring … Politics’. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 11, 2024

What are the top housing markets for military and veteran homebuyers? Realtor.com says Americans in the military have a variety of government benefits available to them for their service and certain cities excel at making veterans feel more at home. Click here to read more.

By Carl Fischer on July 10, 2024

Carl Fischer says reaching retirement is an important milestone, and part of the journey often involves managing your retirement savings. If you’ve recently changed jobs or retired, you may be faced with the decision of what to do with your old 401(k) plan. It can be daunting or exhilarating. It can be similar to the past years or an opportunity to unlock your funds, take control, and invest in a different way. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 8, 2024

We have posted about this for many years now and it does not get old; Indeed…For the 12th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 26, 2024

On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron sheds light on the reality behind rising credit scores and why, as a landlord, you may need to dig a little deeper to understand your tenants’ ability to make rental payments. Click here to read more.