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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2024 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
Listings rise 4.6%, the largest March increase in five years
Anthony Smith of Realtor.com reports that new listings fell 10% year over year for the week ending April 4, the steepest weekly decline since late January. Year to date, new…
Rates rising on geopolitical tensions
Hannah Jones of Realtor.com reports that the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose for a fifth straight week, climbing 8 basis points to 6.46%, its highest level in seven…
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The Top Nevada Rental Property Tax Deductions to Know
Owning rental property in Nevada puts you in a strong tax position compared to landlords in most other states, but only if you know what to claim. Every filing season,…
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9 Best Property Management Companies in Dallas Compared
Hiring the wrong property management company in Dallas can cost you more than the monthly fee. The thing to be aware of is that most companies advertise similar services but…
Top 10 Property Management Companies in Atlanta Compared
Hiring the wrong property management company in Atlanta can cost more than the monthly fee. It’s common to see landlords locked into contracts where maintenance requests go unanswered for days,…
78% of home purchases closed below asking price
Diana Olick of CNBC noted that the 30-year fixed hit 6.53% on March 20, just 18 basis points shy of year-ago levels. Active inventory rose 5.6% year-over-year for the week…
Rents hit a four-year low
Jessica Dickler of CNBC reported that the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50–3.75% at its March meeting, marking its second consecutive pause. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has…
The reality of Institutional investment activity
Flávia Furlan Nunes of HousingWire reports that the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89-10 vote, sending the most comprehensive federal housing package in over…
How geopolitics is affecting real estate in 2026
Mary Cunningham of CBS News reports that the U.S. housing market is feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran, with 30-year fixed mortgage rates ticking up to 6%,…
