February saw a 4.2% increase in existing home sales.
NAR Reports Increase in Existing Home Sales The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.2% in February to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million – down 1.2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of February was 1.24 million units, up 5.1% from January and up […]
Housing construction activity surged in February, with housing starts increasing by 11%.
U.S. Housing Starts and Permits Report for February 2025 The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,501,000, which is 11.2% higher than January’s revised number and is 2.9% lower than one year ago. February’s rate for units in buildings with five units […]
Wealthy home buyers are increasingly embracing the concept of rent-to-own.
Affluent Home Buyers Using Rent-to-Own Deals A recent report in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says real-estate agents are reporting that affluent home buyers are using rent-to-own deals to finance their homes. Interestingly, they say rent-to-own transactions offer well-to-do buyers substantial benefits such as (in new construction) the ability to discover construction defects […]
Explaining Basic vs Special Form Coverages
[ad_1] Understanding Property Insurance Coverage Forms Protecting your investment properties begins with understanding available coverage forms and which one best suits your needs. Learn about Basic and Special forms in the video below! Transcript: Protecting your investment properties begins with understanding the coverage forms available to you and which best suits each of your location’s […]
Ep. 47 How to get your rent on-time, every time.
Stop chasing your tenant(s) down every month to get your rent payment. Host David Pickron discusses how to collect rent each month directly to your bank account, without hassle.
Actual Cash Value vs Replacement Cost: Choosing Loss Settlement Methods – National Real Estate Insurance Group
[ad_1] Understanding Settlement Methods: Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost When a loss occurs at one of your investment properties, how your insurance pays out can make a significant difference. Which settlement method best suits your business, Actual Cash Value (ACV) or Replacement Cost (RC)? Watch the video below to learn more about the benefits […]
Inflation decreased in February
BLS Reports Inflation Eases in February The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February, 2025. The all items index was up 2.8% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, while the index for shelter increased 4.2% over the last year, […]
The Places with the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2025
The Impact of Property Taxes on Local Government Financing
Maximizing Your Tax Savings: The True Cost of a Cost Segregation Study
Maximizing Your Tax Savings: The True Cost of a Cost Segregation Study When it comes to real estate investment, savvy investors are always looking for ways to reduce expenses and maximize profits. One powerful tax strategy that can significantly boost your cash flow is cost segregation. But how much does a cost segregation study actually […]
Ways to Safeguard Your Rental Properties and Boost Revenue
Interview with Jonna Weber on the Rent Perfect Podcast On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron talks with Jonna Weber of the Boise Real Estate Investor Network (Boise REIN) about her expertise in marketing strategies, avoiding rental scams, managing long-term rentals in Idaho and how landlords can protect their investments. Interestingly, […]