Zillow’s Hottest Markets for 2026

According to Zillow’s 2026 housing market forecast, Hartford, Connecticut is the hottest U.S. market, dethroning Buffalo, New York after two years at number one. Click here to read more.

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Realtor.com’s Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

Realtor.com says buying that first home is a milestone filled with a variety of meanings for young Americans. Not only does it mean striking out on your own, but it also means investing in your financial future and finding the place where your family will grow. Click here to read more.

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Top ZIP Codes Where Renters Can Afford to Buy & Move into Their Own Homes

By  on January 23, 2026

Infographic: We’ve had a few posts recently about where Americans are moving to and from. Today’s graphic from the MovingPlace pulls data from several sources to illustrate the top zip codes where renters can afford to move & buy their own homes. Click here to read more.

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Yardi says Multifamily Rent Growth Slackens

By  on January 22, 2026

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents slipped in December, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent dropping $5 to $1,737 and year-over-year rent growth came in at 0%. Click here to read more.

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National Single Family Inventory Snapshot

By  on January 22, 2026

A recent Daily-Download chart from HousingWire shows us a snapshot of the national single family inventory. Notice the current 2026 line on the top left side. Click here to read more.

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Supersizing Real Estate Investing with Catch-Up Contributions

By  on January 21, 2026

Carl Fischer says most real estate investors already know the power of using retirement dollars to build wealth. What few realize is that once you reach age 50, the IRS hands you a new tool, the ability to make “catch-up contributions.” These extra dollars, when directed into a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA), can create meaningful buying power for property deals, private lending, and other real estate strategies. Click here to read more.

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Real Estate Agents Say Housing Market is Balancing Out

By  on January 21, 2026

A recent report by CNBC’s Diana Olick says while the U.S. housing market has yet to pick up steam, real estate agents say there’s been a real shift toward a more balanced market. Click here to read more.

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Most Common Business Cyberthreats

By  on January 30, 2026

Today’s graphic illustrates the prevalence of cyber-enabled fraud over the past year. The data shows phishing (vishing/smishing) which involves tricking users with an email or a voice/text message appearing to come from a trusted third party, remains the most common type of cyberattack to affect businesses. Click here to read more.

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Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Remains High as Growth Slows

By  on January 29, 2026

According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.1% year over year in November, 2025. Click here to read more.

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How Real Estate Investors Can Use AI Right Now

By  on January 28, 2026

On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Clay Lehman, a longtime investor, property-management expert, and AI educator who helps entrepreneurs and agents use today’s tools to save time, make better decisions, and grow their business. Click here to read more.

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