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Construction spending in the United States experienced a slight decrease.

U.S. Construction Spending Report The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in April, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, down 0.4% from March’s revised number. In addition, April’s estimate is .5% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $892.8 […]

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The population of the United States experiences growth in all regions.

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Recent Growth Trends in U.S. Cities Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau says cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern & Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Across the country, cities with populations fewer than 5k grew by 0.3% on average, compared with average growth rates of 1% for

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ATTOM Reports Home Vacancy Rate Remains Unchanged

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ATTOM Data’s Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report According to ATTOM Data’s Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties (1,382,480) in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q2, 2025. That figure represents 1.3% of all homes across the nation – roughly the same as Q1. ATTOM

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Investor demand for condos hits a decade low

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Investor Purchases of Condos Decline, Redfin Reports A recent report from Redin reveals that investor purchases of condos have dropped by 3% year over year, marking the lowest level in a decade. This decline is primarily attributed to investors pulling back from the Florida market. The slowing condo market has raised concerns among buyers about

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It’s time to ride the real estate investing roller coaster today.

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Understanding the Roller Coaster of Real Estate By M. Jane Garvey Headlines in the real estate market can be like a roller coaster ride, with fluctuations in rents, prices, and showings. These headlines can create confusion and misinform individuals about the current state of the market. As an investor, it’s important to look beyond the

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

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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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