There was a flurry of new construction data this past week reported on by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on the construction industry, starting with building material pricing.…
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Why single-family rentals are outperforming
ATTOM Data Solutions released a new report on the single-family rental (SFR) market, noting that the average annual gross rental yield on three-bedroom properties is estimated to increase by 7.5%…
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Rent growth losses momentum, but still increasing
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate has decreased to 6.32%. Shaina Mishkin of Barron’s notes that this is the fourth consecutive weekly drop and the lowest rate…
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A spring housing housing thaw? [2023]
Hannah Jones of Realtor.com reports this week that home sales “gained significant ground” last month, jumping 14.5% month-over-month. This was primarily caused by the beginning of the spring buying season…
Top real estate markets for Q2 2023
Rates and inflation Today, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase to its federal funds rate following weeks of banking sector turmoil. This comes amid inflation reports from last week…
Silicon Valley Bank collapse a boost to real estate?
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) went into receivership late last week as concerns over the bank’s ability to service depositor withdrawal requests grew. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) stepped in…
Home prices still up 5.8% YOY in December 2022
Last week saw the release of the CoreLogic S&P Case-Shiller Index, which was down from its December peak but still up 5.8% year over year. Chief economist Selma Hepp notes…
Office real estate and a 4-day workweek
Investors are being more cautious than usual these days, with recession fears and interest rates seemingly unstable. CBRE released its 2023 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey, which reports subdued sentiment among…
All cash purchases on the rise in 2023, here’s why
All-cash purchases are on the rise, according to recent data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). David Logan reports that cash purchases made up 11.2% of all new…