Airbnb’s Top Wishlisted Homes in all 50 States Airbnb says with the summer travel season just around the corner, data shows that spontaneous trips and nearby travel are on the rise. Interestingly, their data show that trips booked less than a week before travel has been the fastest growing segment over the last three years […]
Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Reports Increase in U.S. Single-Family Rental Prices According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in February, 2025. The monthly growth rate for February was 1%, which was above the average of 0.2% for February from 2004-2019, marking the
In February, rental prices in San Francisco rose by 2.9% compared to the previous year. Read More »
Experience the Power of Connections at a REIA Meeting On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast, David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meeting. This is a must-listen for new investors, REIA members, and anyone
Why Do Americans Love McMansions? A recent report on CNBC delves into the question of why Americans are so drawn to McMansions. These large homes first gained popularity in the 1980s and have continued to be in demand as buyers seek spacious residences with various amenities. Despite criticisms of their construction quality and design, McMansions
State Income Tax Changes Over the Past 5 Years How have state income taxes changed over the past 5 years? Today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist compares how state income taxes have changed between 2000 and 2025. Stay safe, watch your wallet and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. How
March Unemployment Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined.
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Apartment List National Rent Report for April 2025 According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April 2025, national median rent increased 0.6% to $1,384 in March – the second consecutive month-over-month increases. However, year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4%. Rent Trends “Since the second half of 2022, rent prices have continued to ebb and
NAR Reports Baby Boomers as Largest Share of Home Buyers The NAR says in a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers. Indeed, today’s graphic looks at the distinguishing characteristic of each generation of home buyers using data from the NAR’s
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Chartistry Reveals the Largest Fortune 500 Company in Each State Chartistry says every year, Fortune magazine publishes its much-anticipated Fortune 500 list showing the 500 most profitable companies across the U.S. Today’s graphic illustrates those companies by listing the largest Fortune 500 company in each state. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Check out
NAR Reports 2% Increase in Pending Home Sales for February 2025 The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in February, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in February. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S.
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