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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 2021 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…
Summer 2021: Red hot housing prices
We are getting new data on just how hot real estate prices are across the country. Ben Winck and Libertina Brandt of Business Insider open up this week with expert…
Bidding wars and record prices: Investing in competitive markets
There’s no doubt, it’s been a crazy housing market. When supply is tight and demand high, it can intimidate new investors, and even downright frustrating for current investors looking at…
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The housing market is looking a lot like 2006: Are we in bubble territory?
Home sales are going bonkers in most of the country. According to new data, new single-family home (SFH) sales in March increased 20% from February, and 66% from March 2020.…
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The impact of climate change on real estate
But first…🌎 Happy earth week to everyone! 🌱 Several interesting stories hit the press this past week related to the ongoing impact of climate change on the housing industry. To…
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Record home sales in Q2 2021 [with charts]
The housing market continues its historical growth, with Redfin reporting some interesting and surprising facts about the past month. Median home-sale price increased 17% year-over-year to $338,225, a record. Asking…
President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan impact on real estate
President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure investment is set to shake up the real estate industry. The historical plan earmarks over $200 billion for low to middle income-focused housing initiatives. Tim…
More realtors in the US than homes for sale
We open up this week with news about Nicole Friedman’s Wall Street Journal (subscription required) article about how in January, there were more realtors in the US than homes for…
New Fannie and Freddie rules make investment properties harder to purchase
Fannie Mae is about to institute stricter underwriting criteria on investment properties, according to multiple media outlets. James Kleimann of HouseWire reports that starting April 1st, a number of new restrictions…
The new office normal: 2021 update
It’s been a difficult year for office landlords. And the trend to remote work has permanently altered this sector as more and more employers are downsizing and cancelling leases. Last…
