Inflation decreased in February
BLS Reports Inflation Eases in February The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February, 2025. The all items index was up 2.8% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, while the index for shelter increased 4.2% over the last year, […]
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The states with the fastest growing populations Top 15 states experiencing rapid population growth Fastest growing states in terms of population increase
Top 15 Fastest Growing States We’ve seen a lot of recent posts about where people are moving to & from. Today’s graphic from Realtor.com shows us the top 15 states with the fastest growing populations. They say last year the U.S. saw its population surge at its highest rate since 2001, overwhelmingly driven by an […]
Should you buy or rent in 2025?
Is it Better to Buy or Rent in 2025? Is it better to buy or rent? That’s an age-old question that really depends on a lot of variables – especially an individual’s station in life. According to their 2025 Rental Affordability Report, ATTOM says both owning & renting remain difficult for average U.S. workers, commonly […]
Does a resident of your hometown participate in Super Bowl 59?
Super Bowl 59 Preview: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles This Sunday, February 8th, the highly anticipated Super Bowl 59 will take place in New Orleans, LA. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in a battle for the top NFL crown. Are you ready for the super deluxe happy fun bowl? […]
Residents in Georgia are now protected from title theft under a new law.
New Law in Georgia Aims to Protect Residents from Title Theft HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. According to the report, House Bill 1292, which became effective on January 1st, requires anyone filing a deed or mortgage to present proper ID as well as being […]
Exploring the Basics of Real Estate Investment in the Modern Landscape
Revisiting the Fundamentals By Jeffery S. Watson Recently, I was privileged to sit in a room at a REIA meeting with three legends in the residential real estate investing space. Each of these men has educated thousands of individuals on smart, savvy, safe, and effective ways to be residential real estate investors. Their presence made […]
AAA forecasts that nearly 120 million people will be traveling over the Christmas season.
American Automobile Association (AAA) Holiday Travel Forecast The American Automobile Association (aka AAA) says that over 119 million people will be traveling this holiday season –a record number. In addition, AAA expects nearly 117 million people will drive to their holiday destinations. AAA calculates the holiday season from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. […]
Here are the most coveted Christmas gifts in America.
Most Desired Christmas Gifts in America With Christmas just around the corner, Statista has released their list of the most desired gifts for this holiday season in the United States. Unsurprisingly, money tops the list as the most desired Christmas present, followed by clothes and gift cards. Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas, and enjoy […]
The demand for apartments is on the rise, while the development of middle housing is falling behind.
Storagecafe Report on U.S. Housing Inventory Growth Last week’s infographic illustrated America’s fastest growing housing markets based on data from this report. That being said, Storagecafe says the U.S. housing market has been on a steady, albeit slow, growth trajectory over the past two decades with total inventory reaching 144 million housing units in 2023 […]