Real Estate Investing

Owning a home is more affordable than renting in nearly 2/3 of America’s housing markets, according to ATTOM Data’s 2021 Rental Affordability Report.  Breaking that down, the report says that owning a median-priced three-bedroom home is…

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) says that 76.6% of apartment households made a full or partial rent payment by January 6th, 2021.  This figure is 1.7% lower than those who paid rent through January 6, 2020…

One of America’s great strengths lies in the diversity of her people.  In fact, it is reflected in our country’s Latin motto, “E pluribus unum” – which means “out of many, one.  With that in mind, today’s infographic from…

According to the Conference Board’s latest Consumer Confidence Survey, consumer confidence fell to a 4-month low in December, after falling for two consecutive months.  The Consumer Confidence Survey reflects prevailing…

The New York Post is reporting that a New York City landlord is himself facing eviction after some “deadbeat” tenants are refusing to pay rent.  The Post says David Howson, himself elderly and not in good health, has long…

We have had several posts about the emerging blockchain technology, but it’s been a while.  A recent article in Commercial Property Executive takes a look at the “Why, How, What” of this emerging technology.   They point out…

The Power of Clearly Set Goals in Real Estate“Your goals today will largely determine what your portfolio looks like 20 years from now, and thus your lifestyle.” By Lou Gimbutis, Chief Homebuyer, Property Solutions, LLC Goal…

The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in November was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,459.4 billion, which is 0.9% above than October’s revised estimate.  In addition, October’s figure…

Rental information site Zumper recently released their National Rent Report for January, 2021 showing that their median national rent for 1-bedroom apartment was $1,224 (same as December) and the median two-bedroom rent was $1,491 (up…

A recent report in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says Covid-19 is spurring families to shun nursing homes, which they say could be a long-lasting market shift.  Reportedly, relatives are turning to home…