White House Puts the CFPB on the Chopping Block
By Brad Beckett on October 20, 2025
White House budget director Russell Vought said he plans to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). According to Reuters, Vought said the agency has persecuted small businesses but failed to protect consumers. Click here to read more.
States With the Most U.S. Billionaires
By Brad Beckett on October 17, 2025
Infographic: A couple months ago we learned who the richest person was in every state. But, have you wondered how many billionaires there were in each state? Click here to read more.
Read moreMamdani’s Rent Freeze Would Sink New York Landlord
By Howard Husock on October 15, 2025
Howard Husock says it began as a New Year’s Day campaign stunt. A New York mayoral candidate wearing a suit and tie jumped into icy water off Brooklyn’s Coney Island. His goal was to call attention to his proposal to freeze the city’s rents. But now that Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic nominee and a national political celebrity, his plan has Sharon Cohen terrified. Click here to read more.
Read moreVinyl is Now the Most Used Principal Exterior Wall Material
By Brad Beckett on October 15, 2025
A new report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing found that vinyl siding is now the most common principal siding material for new single-family homes started in 2024 at 26%. Click here to read more.
Read moreFire Prevention Week 2025
By Brad Beckett on October 10, 2025
This week was National Fire Prevention Week (October 5th – 11th, 2025) and one of the best ways to celebrate is to check all your properties’ smoke alarms for functionality and age. If you have one that’s over than 10 years old, that means it’s time to replace it! Click here to read more.
Read moreHow to Stay in Control as a Landlord
By Brad Beckett on October 8, 2025
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive deep into one of the most overlooked topics in real estate: setting boundaries with tenants. Click here to read more.
Read moreHow the Nation’s Housing Changed in 20 Years
By Brad Beckett on October 7, 2025
How has the Nation’s Housing Changed over the last 20 Years? The Census Bureau says it’s been 20 years since the American Community Survey (ACS) began collecting detailed information on housing in the U.S. – giving us a window into changes that reshaped the nation’s housing over two decades. Click here to read more.
Read moreRedfin Says Summer 2025 was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Over a Decade
By Brad Beckett on October 6, 2025
Now that Fall is finally here, the numbers are rolling in. Recent MLS data analyzed by Redfin says there were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in August. Click here to read more.
Read moreAmericans on Welfare
By Brad Beckett on October 3, 2025
Infographic: Earlier this week we posted recently released statistical data from the Census Bureau that measured income, poverty & health insurance coverage. Today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist takes a look at Americans on Welfare. Click here to read more.
Read moreHiring Your Spouse? Here are Ways to Maximize Tax Savings
By Tiffany & Melanie on October 1, 2025
Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma ask, did you know that hiring your spouse as an employee in your business can lead to significant tax savings. However, if not done correctly, this arrangement can backfire. Click here to read more.
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