Brad Beckett, Author at Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Adapting to Change: Real Estate Investment with RealtyShares

RealtyShares: Navigating a Shifting Landscape in Real Estate Investment

After failing to secure more funding, real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares will soon be laying off staff and, as reported by The Real Deal, faces an uncertain future. According to the report, RealtyShares’ last-ditch efforts to find a buyer for the company were unsuccessful and they will ensure that customers who invested in real estate […]

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Renting in America: A Glimpse into July 2025

July 2025: A Snapshot of Rental Trends in America

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Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for July, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1520 (flat) and $1905 (down 0.3%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro areas. “Even with ongoing economic uncertainty, the U.S. rental market

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Real Estate Rollercoaster: Condo Prices Take a Dive in May Madness

May Madness: Condo Prices Plummet in Real Estate Market

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Citing MLS data, a recent report from Redfin says condo prices are falling because there are roughly 80% more condo sellers than buyers in the market. They point out that the only time condo prices posted a larger year-over-year decline was back in April, 2023. Condo sales were down 11.9% in May – the largest

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Real Estate Investing Amid Soaring Homeownership Expenses

Rising Costs for Homeowners: The Impact on Real Estate Investors

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CNBC is reporting that while homeowner’s insurance premiums vary widely from state to state, they are all going up. They say that according to experts, increasingly severe storms and other disasters, combined with rising housing costs, are pushing rates higher. In fact, California’s recent wildfires could cause insurance premiums to go up by 21% across

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Navigating the Effects: Rental Regulations on Property Owners

Unpacking the Impact: Rent Control for Real Estate Investors

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In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured home rent is also capped at

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Maximizing Rental Returns with Pet Policies: Zillow's Guide for Landlords

Pets for Profits: Zillow Reveals How Landlords Can Cash in on Furry Friends

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Zillow says saying yes to Fido or Mittens can help landlords lease faster. They say recent data show that rental listings on their site allowing pets are typically leased eight days faster than those that don’t. In addition, they say 58% of renters have pets, up from 46% in 2019. Interestingly, Zillow says almost half

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Construction Sector Flourishes, Offering Opportunities for Real Estate Investors

33 States Report Growth in Construction Jobs from Last Year – A Boon for Real Estate Investors

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Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment increased year-over-year in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May. In addition, Association officials noted that employment gains in the industry have been muted amid questions about a range of federal labor, tax and trade policies. “Construction has been in a holding pattern

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ADP National Employment Report – April 2025 – Real Estate Investing Today

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According to the ADP National Employment Report for April, 2025, private sector employment increased by 62k jobs and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees.

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April Unemployment Rate the Same as March – Real Estate Investing Today

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177k in April, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as March. In addition, the report says employment continuedto trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance.

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FBI Releases 2024 Internet Crime Report – Real Estate Investing Today

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released their 2024 Internet Crime report which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from reported complaints. The FBI says that in 2024, the top three cyber crimes by number of reported complaints were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data

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