We love posting about short-term rentals – especially when there’s some good news for the segment. Today’s infographic from Statista says Airbnb saw its bookings cut by more than 40% due to Covid 19. However, as they illustrate, Airbnb bounced back remarkably well in 2021 and 2022 with the number of nights and experiences booked …
March, 2023 The number of jobs in February was 2.9 percent higher than last year, normally an indicator of strong economic growth, but the increase was 3.3 percent in January, 3.5 percent in December. The rate of improvement is slowing down, which probably means that we’re still counting pandemic recovery jobs as new jobs, and …
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A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the market value of owner-occupied real estate decreased $0.07 trillion from $43.57 trillion in Q3 2022 to $43.50 trillion in Q4 2022. The Eye on Housing says as home prices begin to decrease from pandemic highs, households’ real estate asset value fell for the first …
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.4% in February, 2023. The all items index was up 6% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, the BLS says The index for shelter was the largest contributor to the monthly all items …
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Today’s infographic from the Visual Capitalist ranks the economic output of the top 15 U.S. cities from New York City to Minneapolis, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Interestingly, America’s metropolitan areas account for roughly 90% of U.S. economic output, however, they do point out that the economic center of gravity within …
It might be a little apropos considering the developing banking crisis as we post this; a recent report from Bankrate.com says an uncertain economy is affecting how Americans are able to save for emergencies. In fact, they say that nearly half (49%) of Americans have less savings (39%) or no savings (10%) compared to a …
Understanding The Tax Laws and Regulations is Crucial for Real Estate Investors By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Real estate investment is a popular and profitable venture for many individuals, but navigating the tax implications can be overwhelming. It is crucial for real estate investors to understand the tax laws and regulations specific to real …
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Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report showing that their median national rent for 1-bedroom apartments in February, 2023 was $1,492 (unchanged from January) and the median two-bedroom rent was $1,824 (up 0.1% from January). Zumper says year-over-year rent-price increases continued to decelerate from post-pandemic-era increases in 2021 and 2022. …
Brian Hamrick On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Glenn and Amber Schworm, who together have weathered the ups & downs of real estate investing through good and difficult markets. Back in 2007, Glenn and Amber Schworm owed $80,000 on their credit cards and …
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s recent National Delinquency Survey, the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.96 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of Q4 2022. The MBA says the delinquency rate was up 51 basis points from Q3 but still down …