Real Estate Investing

Just last month we saw a report about building materials surging 5.4% in 2020.  In fact, in September alone softwood lumber soared by a record 29%! Now comes a report on HousingWire that says increased costs for lumber and other building…

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,421,000, which is 10.3% below January’s revised number.  February’s rate for units in buildings with…

Saturday, March 20th, is the first day of Spring!  That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping.  Whether it’s a rental property or that new flip, a good-looking lawn will certainly add…

As a Saint Patrick’s Day libation, the IRS announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.  The IRS said they will be…

We have had several posts about student debt and its potential impact on the housing market – especially for first-time buyers.  Recently, the State of Illinois established a new program that will pay up to $40k in student loan…

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents rents in February increased $3 to $1,399.  Yardi says this is the ninth consecutive month where overall rents have either increased or…

What are the 10 fastest-growing retirement towns in America?  That’s the question Realtor.com recently put pen to paper to find out.  Citing Census data that showed 313k+ people over 65 moved to a new state last year, they…

Do you love good housing data?  If so, you’re in for a treat.  The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2020 Housing Vacancy Survey which provides vacancy rates, homeownership rates and characteristics of units available for…

Meth House MakeoverBy Pete Youngs (aka Mr. Rehab) Part of my real estate trainings of rehabbing properties is that I became an instructor for EPA lead-based paint, RRP rules and regulations as well as mold inspection classes for…

A new report from Redfin says home buyer interest in vacation towns & suburbs has soared since the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020.  They say remote workers seeking space for home offices and a simpler lifestyles are…