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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…

Published by REALTOR.com | March 8, 2021 The Mortgage Bankers Association estimated that lenders originated some 7.1 million refinance loans last year. As interest rates plummeted throughout 2020, mortgage refinancing became a major…

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…

Published by The Washington Examiner | March 11, 2021 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a bill that seeks to cancel rent and mortgages nationwide through the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rent and Mortgage Cancellation…

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…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was 0.4% in February, 2021.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.7% before seasonal adjustment. Click here…