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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…
A housing market with two minds
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that March housing starts surged 10.8% from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,502,000, also 10.8% above the March 2025 pace. Single-family starts…
We’re seeing the lowest interest rates in 3 years
Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23% for the week ending April 23, down from 6.30% the prior week and below the 6.81% recorded one year ago.…
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Sellers are optimistic heading into spring 2026
Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% for the week ending April 16, down from 6.37% the prior week and well below the 6.83% recorded one year…
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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…
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,…
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…
