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By Brad Beckett on February 17, 2026

The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for authority to set rules and regulate fees in the rental housing market. According to the report, the FTC is planning a “significant regulatory action” and must undergo review before the FTC can issue it. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 16, 2026

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 130,000 in January, 2026 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.3%. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 16, 2026

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 8.4% in January, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 12, 2026

According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices rose 0.6% in November, 2025.  In addition, prices were up 1.9% from November 2024 to November 2025.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 11, 2026

On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says rising home prices, affordability challenges, and limited inventory are pushing many would-be buyers to the sidelines, while confidence in the real estate market continues to weaken.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 10, 2026

According to the ADP National Employment Report for January, 2025, private sector employment decreased by 22k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 10, 2026

In late January the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ordered public housing authorities on to conduct immediate citizenship verification” for all tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 9, 2026
As we’re catching up with the lost data from the government shutdown, here’s the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.  Personal income increased $30.6 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in October, followed by an increase of $80.0 billion (0.3%) in November.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on February 9, 2026

The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q4 2025 were 7.2% for rental housing and 1.2% for homeowner housing.  The national homeownership rate for Q4 2025 was 65.7%.  Click here to read more.

Scot Aubrey says that for many, the fear of the unknown is devastating. For landlords, it can be paralyzing. Getting rid of that fear might be as easy as walking next door. As a landlord, managing properties isn’t just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure; it’s also about fostering a sense of community. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of property management is knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. Click here to read more.