BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said the construction industry added 11k jobs in September as unemployment rates for the sector remained at historically low levels, prompting contractors to raise pay faster than for other jobs. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recent analysis from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says that $132 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in Q2 of 2023. Click here to read more.

BY SCOT AUBREY ON OCTOBER 11, 2023

Scot Aubrey says one of the best methods for helping you find the perfect tenant for your property sounds mysterious but is quite simple and straight-forward; a key word, which might be a specific word or phrase you place in your listings that you request they use when they respond to your listing. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 10, 2023

In a recent media release, Redfin says they are taking steps to “end our support of the National Association of Realtors.” The cite as their reasons NAR policies requiring a fee for the buyer’s agent on every listing and a pattern of alleged sexual harassment. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 10, 2023

Realtor.com says retirement is a time for relaxation, for revitalization, for being around friends & loved ones, and for filling your days with the things you love most. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 5, 2023

On a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box, Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist, discussed the impact of skyrocketing mortgage rates on the housing sector and other issues facing the market – including advocating for a capital gains tax rate reduction for “mom & pop” real estate investors. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 4, 2023

We’ve seen a number of these rent vs. buy stories over the years. Realtor.com says that making the leap to buying has gotten a lot harder as home prices and mortgage rates have skyrocketed. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON OCTOBER 4, 2023

On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Andrew Hinton, who is nearing completion of an office to apartment conversion, about his experiences, both good & bad. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Infographic: Statista says gas prices vary widely across the United States. State-specific costs for transportation and distribution can drive up prices, like in Alaska & Hawaii. However, state taxes also play a large role, for example explaining the price of gasoline in a high-tax state like California. Click here to read more.

BY JANE GARVEY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Jane Garvey says attitude can make or break you. We all have times in our lives where it is tempting to doubt ourselves and our abilities. Many of us also fall into the trap of externalizing control. It may be tempting to think we are a victim when people do something, intentional or not, that harms us. When others, or even circumstances, force a change to our routine our immediate reaction is sometimes to feel angry or put upon. No matter what is happening, you have the choice of your attitude. You have the ability to do better. Click here to red more.