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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…
Builders are pausing projects
Dave Gallagher of RealEstateNews.com reported that the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.51% in the past week, according to Freddie Mac, with Mortgage News Daily clocking 6.65% on May…
Inflation jumps and Washington moves
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April after a 0.9% gain in March, lifting the 12-month…
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Pending sales highest since 2022
Dana Anderson of Redfin reported that U.S. pending home sales climbed to 340,101 on a seasonally adjusted basis in the four weeks ending May 3, the highest level since September…
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11 Best Property Management Companies in Charlotte Compared
Finding a property manager in Charlotte is like hiring someone to run a key part of your business. You need to know they’ll handle things the right way, keep you…
11 Best Property Management Companies in Houston Compared
Houston’s rapid population growth has created a strong rental market, bringing a steady stream of new residents and out-of-state applicants to your doorstep. While high demand is great for keeping…
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.…
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…
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…
