Tracking the Impact of Inflation on the Economy At Real Estate Investing Today, we closely monitor inflation as it is a crucial indicator that affects the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista highlights the Consumer Price Index (CPI) categories that have been most impacted by inflation in recent years. The data reveals a significant […]
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U.S. Construction Spending in July 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, which is 0.3% lower than June’s revised number. However, July’s revised estimate is 6.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted
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In this episode we discuss East Boston. We dig in and do a deep dive into the neighborhoods of East Boston while looking at all the other amenities that East Boston has to offer its residents. We also talk about the three different neighborhoods in East Boston. Jeffries Point, Orient Heights and Eagle Hill. About
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Home prices are high, but who (or what) is to blame? It’s not just one factor that makes home prices high…. It’s a lot of factors that all work in tandem to support a housing market that is by design to be robust. Have these factors led to a housing bubble? What or who has
CoreLogic Reports Stable Growth in U.S. Single-Family Rental Prices According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to hold steady in June 2024, with prices posting a 2.9% gain year-over-year. In addition they report that rental prices for low-end properties were up 1.9% compared to high-end properties where
CoreLogic reports that single-family rental prices remain stable. Read More »
Labor Day: A Brief Overview This Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day. The annual 3-day weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and ushers in the cool Fall season – although Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. Today’s graphic gives us the “Reader’s Digest” version of Labor Day facts. As always, stay safe and
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In this episode, we discuss South Boston. We do a deep dive into the different neighborhoods of Southie and look at their differences. This includes a drive of the different neighborhoods within Southie. About this video: You are interested in moving to Boston, but there are so many neighborhoods… You start the search by learning
The distinction between home value appreciation and inflation-induced price increases. What is the inflation impact? Economic insights explaining why we might not be heading towards a dramatic fall in home prices. How current inflation rates are uniquely impacting the housing market. What are the inflation effects on the economy. This video is a must-watch for
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Professor Details Ways Contracts Allow Buyer Agents to Collect More Compensation In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer. New Transaction Forms Created Post NAR Settlement Incomprehensible to Average Homebuyers New transaction forms created
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New Rules from NAR Impact Home Buying Process Recent posts have highlighted the impact of a lawsuit on realtor commissions. On a Real Estate News for Investors episode, Kathy Fettke discusses the changing landscape of home buying. Gone are the days of casual home tours with newly met real estate agents. The National Association of
NAR’s revised guidelines are revolutionizing the home buying experience. Read More »