Real Estate Investing

The U.S. Department of Justice in mid-November filed a civil lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) alleging they established and enforced illegal restraints on the ways that Realtors compete – mostly involving…

Are Your Properties Ready for Winter? Outsmarting Jack Frost By Christian Bryant Even though the current legislative climate for landlords (especially in Oregon) is very distracting, don’t let it keep you from protecting your…

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales jumped 4.3% in October to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million (up 26.6% from one year ago).  Total housing inventory at the end of October was…

Pandemic aside, what are the best and worst cities for that morning commute?  The Daily Infographic says it can be either a complete cakewalk or an incredibly tedious task.  Indeed…Today’s infographic takes a look at the best and…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October, after increasing 0.2% in September.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.2% before…

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents were flat in October.  However, Yardi says the national numbers appear misleading as the sector is experiencing an ever-increasing…

Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. National Economic Outlook By Ingo…

The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says that a shift has taken place in the number of multifamily units built as smaller properties, reversing a trend that favored larger buildings over recent years.  Citing data from the Census Bureau’s…

A new report from RENTCafé says that renters have become the majority 23 big cities (with >100k residents) over the past decade.  Among the reasons for this shift, were the 2008 housing crisis and the Great Recession – which…

The Wall Street Journal (reposted in Realtor.com) says big companies that own single-family homes are raising rent at the fastest rate since they emerged from the foreclosure crisis, capitalizing on high demand for suburban…