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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…
Inflation expectations highest since 1981
Fan-Yu Kuo of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.4% year-over-year, down…
Elevated recession risk according to experts
Barney Henderson of Newsweek reports that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that tariff policy risks pushing the U.S. into a recession, fueling inflation, and straining vital international alliances.…
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Monthly mortgage payments hit record in 2025
Skylar Olson of Zillow reports that home prices continued to accelerate in January despite high mortgage rates and rising inventory, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index up 0.6% month-over-month and…
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Builders reevaluating projects amidst tariffs
Danielle Hale of Realtor.com reports that existing home sales rose 4.2% in February 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million, though they still trailed last year’s pace…
Tax Deductions & Rules for Rental Properties Held in an LLC
Many landlords wonder if their tax deductions change when their rental property is held in an LLC rather than individually owned. The good news is that rental property tax deductions…
The 6 Best Azibo Alternatives [2025 Edition]
Azibo is a popular property management software that simplifies day-to-day rental property tasks. But like any tool, Azibo has its limitations. Some real estate investors have noted frustrations with its…
Home prices rise 3.2%, led by Midwest
Lily Katz of Redfin starts us off this week reporting that while U.S. home prices rose 3.2% year-over-year in February 2025, the Midwest led the surge, with Milwaukee’s median sale…
Why home sellers are worried about the housing market
Joel Berner of Realtor.com reports that mortgage rates have dropped, with the Freddie Mac 30-year rate falling 13 basis points to 6.63%, the lowest since December. This decline, driven by…
Rents rise for the first time in 6 months
Yesterday, tariffs went into effect for several U.S. trading partners. Jeff Andrews of HousingWire reports that tariffs on steel, lumber, and various goods from China, Mexico, and Canada will add…
