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Foreclosure activity has increased by 13.9% compared to the previous year.

ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report According to ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 26,033 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in April. This figure is up 0.4% from March and up 13.9% from a year ago. In addition, lenders repossessed 3,580 properties as REOs in April – up […]

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Washington State implements rent control measures

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Washington State Implements Rent Control Legislation 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

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Charles Tassell has been appointed to a position within the USDA in the Trump Administration.

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Charles Tassell Joins U.S. Department of Agriculture The headline says it all; National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced this week their latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency

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FHA Reverses Foreclosure Rule Implemented During Biden Administration

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Kathy Fettke Discusses HUD and FHA Policy Rollback on Foreclosures On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses how HUD and the FHA are walking back a Biden-era policy on foreclosures that gave nonprofits and government agencies first access to buy distressed properties. She breaks down what this rollback means

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Record High Number of House Sharing Households Reported

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The Rise of House-Sharing: A Growing Trend Among All Age Groups According to recent research from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, a record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. Interestingly, they point out that the number of households sharing housing with nonrelatives had been rising steadily since

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The Most Desired Airbnb Homes in Every State

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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

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My First Experience at a Real Estate Investors Association Meeting – The Night That Changed My Real Estate Gameplan

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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

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HUD is seeking new offices due to over $500 million in deferred maintenance costs.

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HUD Headquarters Building Faces $500 Million in Maintenance Needs According to a recent release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., is facing over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs. In response, they have added the HUD headquarters building to the accelerated disposition list to explore relocation

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The appeal of McMansions to Americans

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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

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The changes in state income taxes since 2000.

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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

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