How Sports Betting Could be Affecting the Housing Market

BY  ON DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s an interesting theory we recently came across:  Financial services expert Meredith Whitney was a recent guest on CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss why she believes the growth in sports betting has and will further impact the housing market.  Click here to read more.

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Top 10 Metros Homebuyers Are Moving Into

BY  ON DECEMBER 13, 2023

Recent analysis from Redfin says many people are moving away from expensive coastal cities for more affordable parts in the Sun Belt.  In fact, they point out that Nashville made it onto Redfin’s list of top migration destinations for the first time since 2021.  Click here to read more.

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Write Your Ultimate Love Letter (It’s Not What You Think it is)!

BY  ON DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mary Hart says love letters come in various forms, from heartfelt handwritten notes to digital messages that express deep affection. However, there is one love letter often overlooked—a love letter that speaks beyond our mortal existence and ensures the well-being of those we hold dear.  I call this “Your Ultimate Love Letter™” and it is none other than estate planning.  Click here to read more.

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CoreLogic’s HPI Says Home Price Growth Continues Slow but Steady Increase

BY  ON DECEMBER 12, 2023

According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 4.7% in October, 2023.  Click here to read more.

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Biden Administration Proposes $15 billion Plan to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide

BY  ON DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Biden administration is proposing a $15 billion plan to replace water pipes containing lead within 10 years.  According to FOX Business, the proposal would strengthen the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule and allocate $15 billion from a bipartisan infrastructure law to replace lead service lines in water systems across the nation.  Click here to read more.

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Realtor.com Chief Economist: US housing Market has “Big Hole to Dig Out Of”

BY  ON DECEMBER 11, 2023

On a recent episode of Mornings with Maria, Realtor.com’s chief economist, Danielle Hale, said “We’ve got a big hole to dig out of” when discussing the volume of new homes being built.  Click here to read more.

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HUD Announces Proposed “30-Day Notice” Rule for Nonpayment of Rent

BY  ON DECEMBER 7, 2023

As part of the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a proposed rule to require public housing agencies (PHA) with tenants in public housing and owners of properties participating in HUD Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs to provide their tenants with written notification at least 30 days prior to filing for an eviction due to nonpayment of rent in court. Click here to read more.

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Apartment List’s National Rent Report December ’23

BY  ON DECEMBER 7, 2023

Apartment List says their national median rent fell 0.9% to $1,340 – marking the 4th straight month of negative rent growth. Click here to read more.

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Why Renters Prefer to Rent, Landlords Offering More Concessions, and other Real Estate News

BY  ON DECEMBER 5, 2023

On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke says you’ll find out why many Americans are choosing to rent, why apartment landlords are offering more concessions, and other important news that affects real estate investing. Click here to read more.

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FHFA Says Home Prices Up 5.5% Year Over Year

BY  ON DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices home prices rose 5.5%% between Q3 of 2022 and Q3 of 2023. Click here to read more.

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