Megan Hunt of ATTOM Data Solutions reports that U.S. foreclosure activity in August 2025 totaled 35,697 filings, down 1.1% from July but up 18.1% year-over-year. This means 1 in every…
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Big moves at the Federal Reserve
Corrie Driebusch of the Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is preparing an IPO for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year, aiming to raise…
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Senior renters surge in 2025
Giulia Carbonaro of Newsweek reports that President Donald Trump’s newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act promises benefits for high-income homeowners and real estate investors. The bill quadruples the SALT…
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Rental Property Depreciation Income Limit Rules Explained
If you own rental property, you already know how valuable depreciation can be for lowering your taxable income each year. But what happens if your total income climbs higher than…
Mamdani NYC win impact on real estate
Andrew Rice of Curbed reports that Zohran Mamdani’s shock victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary triggered a panic among the city’s elite, who had collectively backed Andrew Cuomo…
Calculating Flooring Depreciation Life on Rental Property
Many landlords focus solely on material costs and tenant preferences when selecting new flooring, overlooking how dramatically different depreciation schedules can affect their bottom line. What most don’t realize is…
How to Calculate HVAC Depreciation Life on Rental Property
You just wrote an $8,500 check for a new HVAC system in your rental property, and now you’re wondering if you can deduct the entire amount this year on your…
Why new home sales are booming
Sam Goldfarb of the Wall Street Journal writes that Treasury yields keep grinding higher, with the recent $16 billion 20-year auction drawing lukewarm demand and lifting benchmark rates to fresh…
How to Properly Account for Prepaid Rent (Landlord’s Guide)
When a tenant offers to pay several months of rent in advance, it might seem like a financial win. However, this creates a specific accounting situation you need to handle…
